Any advice for an overweight rider?
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Any advice for an overweight rider?
Hi all. I'm a heavy rider - 275 lbs - starting up again. I have a Jamis Exile, maybe an 05. I'm relatively new to this, and I have a small problem. I've got standard, mountain bike tires, and I've been thinking about replacing them with a more general purpose tire, as I'm doing much more street riding.
My problem is that when I sit on the bike, the rear tire flattens out. Now, I'm not sure if this is because of the pressure in the tire (could be down), or my weight (more likely). And when it gets this flat, I just don't feel safe on it.
Any ideas on what I should do? Thanks!
My problem is that when I sit on the bike, the rear tire flattens out. Now, I'm not sure if this is because of the pressure in the tire (could be down), or my weight (more likely). And when it gets this flat, I just don't feel safe on it.
Any ideas on what I should do? Thanks!
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Hopefully your pump has a pressure gauge or you have ready access to one. The sidewall of your tire should have the recommended pressure rating. Pump it up to a pressure that's within the recommended range. If anything, you probably want to go towards the upper end of the range to help prevent a pinch flat.
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I deal with people that think tires should be completely round when they sit on a bike. That is completely unrealistic. The laws of gravity and chemistry won't allow that to happen. Don't try to tell me a tire with a 2" section of the bead blown off was caused by a defect or a piece of glass.
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Not that you can't post here, but you will get a lot of useful info from the Clydesdale/Athena section which deals with people 200 lbs and more like you and me.
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Hopefully your pump has a pressure gauge or you have ready access to one. The sidewall of your tire should have the recommended pressure rating. Pump it up to a pressure that's within the recommended range. If anything, you probably want to go towards the upper end of the range to help prevent a pinch flat.
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Ditch the standard mtb tires. They don't take much psi at all, 40-60(?). If you want to lose the squishy feeling, slap on some 26 X 1.50 tires. Slicks tires with 90 psi feel much different and stiff.
Unless you're riding dirt, these will roll fast too.
I had a buddy riding a hybrid at 275. 700x28 tires (Vitorrio Rubinos, I think). He was a strong rider and kicked major azz! Also had 2 roadies so no, you aint too big!
Unless you're riding dirt, these will roll fast too.
I had a buddy riding a hybrid at 275. 700x28 tires (Vitorrio Rubinos, I think). He was a strong rider and kicked major azz! Also had 2 roadies so no, you aint too big!
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My problem is that when I sit on the bike, the rear tire flattens out. Now, I'm not sure if this is because of the pressure in the tire (could be down), or my weight (more likely). And when it gets this flat, I just don't feel safe on it. Any ideas on what I should do? Thanks!
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Ditch the standard mtb tires. They don't take much psi at all, 40-60(?). If you want to lose the squishy feeling, slap on some 26 X 1.50 tires. Slicks tires with 90 psi feel much different and stiff.
Unless you're riding dirt, these will roll fast too.
I had a buddy riding a hybrid at 275. 700x28 tires (Vitorrio Rubinos, I think). He was a strong rider and kicked major azz! Also had 2 roadies so no, you aint too big!
Unless you're riding dirt, these will roll fast too.
I had a buddy riding a hybrid at 275. 700x28 tires (Vitorrio Rubinos, I think). He was a strong rider and kicked major azz! Also had 2 roadies so no, you aint too big!
Jim
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I used a Specialized version about $20 each. Fast and tough, never a flat in two years,streets and trail.
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If you don't have a suspension fork and a lot of pot holes, you might want to not go lower than 26"x1.50".
I find that to be suitable for my 240+ lbs. on my 86 Rock Hopper. I use the Serfas Drifter-
I find that to be suitable for my 240+ lbs. on my 86 Rock Hopper. I use the Serfas Drifter-