Tire Pressure VS tube weight
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Tire Pressure VS tube weight
What's better: 145 PSI With a standard tube (120 grams or so) vs 110 PSI with a lightweight tube (50-70 grams) I say this based on my almost immediate blowouts tying to use 145 psi with a michelin ultralight tube (70gm) and a Vittoria tire capable of holding 145 psi. Some factors would be rolling resistance vs weight of the wheel, the rider's own bodyweight, and cornering. I weigh 130 lbs so I favor the lighter weight/lower pressure. Yes I know there are sew-ups, but I am not using them anymore.
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Originally Posted by Macbike
What's better: 145 PSI With a standard tube (120 grams or so) vs 110 PSI with a lightweight tube (50-70 grams) I say this based on my almost immediate blowouts tying to use 145 psi with a michelin ultralight tube (70gm) and a Vittoria tire capable of holding 145 psi. Some factors would be rolling resistance vs weight of the wheel, the rider's own bodyweight, and cornering. I weigh 130 lbs so I favor the lighter weight/lower pressure. Yes I know there are sew-ups, but I am not using them anymore.
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Originally Posted by Macbike
What's better: 145 PSI With a standard tube (120 grams or so) vs 110 PSI with a lightweight tube (50-70 grams) I say this based on my almost immediate blowouts tying to use 145 psi with a michelin ultralight tube (70gm) and a Vittoria tire capable of holding 145 psi. Some factors would be rolling resistance vs weight of the wheel, the rider's own bodyweight, and cornering. I weigh 130 lbs so I favor the lighter weight/lower pressure. Yes I know there are sew-ups, but I am not using them anymore.
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Maybe try something more reasonable, like a 100 gram Continental tube, and 120 psi? I weigh 165-169 and ride on 115-120 psi, it feels more than harsh enough. I can't imagine weighing 30lbs less and riding on 145 psi.





