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big john

01-06-10 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Randochap (Post 10235659)

All this proves, if true, is that you rode 15923 miles last year. Plenty of people -- especially randonneurs -- ride that kind of distance and more.

It doesn't mean you know anything about optimum tire pressure ... if you did, you'd understand that the pressure you prefer has no relevance for other riders. Also, if you ride a single tire pressure, I guess that means you ride on the same roads at all times.

Ask him how many flats he had.

big john

01-06-10 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BarracksSi (Post 10229993)

Continuing with the hijack.. ;)

Would it matter whether the bike has suspension or not? That is, is it still an improvement to run lower pressure if a full-suspenion rig absorbs the big hits that would otherwise cause pinch flats (or burp tubeless tires)? Or is it more about finding better traction?

With soft suspension you can use higher pressures and still get traction but lowering the front tire pressure a bit will help it stick in the turns. I usually run max in the rear with full squish.

Chandne

01-06-10 09:31 PM

I'm 185 lbs and run about 95F/115R. On my 29er MTBs, I go tubeless and run around 28F/30R +/- 2 psi depending on trail. That's for all my FS bikes and Hardtail.

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