26 inch tire pressure for snow
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26 inch tire pressure for snow
Im 270lbs.
It snowed today 5 inches.
What pressure ? Normally run 40 to 45 psi.
How bout 20 or 25 ?
It snowed today 5 inches.
What pressure ? Normally run 40 to 45 psi.
How bout 20 or 25 ?
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5 inches of snow has a huge effect on the power to propel the bike. Especially if there is drifting in places, making it deeper. Get out there anyway. Experiment with different pressures.
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26 x 2.00 SPECIALIZED FAST TRAK ARMADILLOS [kevlar]
im just going to the store but some of the roads have snow.
Im going with 30 pounds cuz im gonna have groceries. [load]
im just going to the store but some of the roads have snow.
Im going with 30 pounds cuz im gonna have groceries. [load]
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I use Schwalbe Marathon Winter 26x1.75 tires at around 55 PSI all the time. I have run them at lower pressure, but then they feel sluggish on the pavement and the last thing I want is a pinch-flat when I'm out after a 5" snowfall. I have also found riding through 2-3" of powder is manageable with these tires, but much more than that, and it's not really fun anymore. Plowed or snow-packed streets are fine.
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Im going with 38 front and rear,
Tires are plenty stiff.
Tires are plenty stiff.
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It was fine ....[38]
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