Originally Posted by Syscrush
What really makes the math easier is the way you did it 100% wrong. If you don't know the difference between an inch and a square inch you probably shouldn't be doing your own pressure calculations. According to Sheldon Brown, you're running your tires without enough pressure:
Thanks for the link to Sheldon.
I've read what Sheldon has to say on the subject before now, and upon revisiting, what I read confirms that I have exactly the right pressure in my tires.
Perhaps Syscrush can help me see how I misunderstood Sheldon, assuming I misunderstood Sheldon.
By the way, what pressure does Syscrush think I should have in my tires?
I weigh 225 pounds and I have a total, front plus rear, of 225lbs of pressure, and I have this distributed over two one inch contact patches.
I think I did it exactly right.