Tire size for a more comfortable ride on HORRIBLE roads?
07-27-20, 10:10 AM
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Yeah, stretching this as far as I can. I am learning a lot working on the old bike too. Even if I had the money, everyone is sold out anyways!
07-27-20, 10:23 AM
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Yes. OP, put the largest tires on that will fit. If you want a good ride, spend the bucks. (I ride the Vittoria Corsa G+ and G 2.0 on my good bikes, Panasonic Paselas on my city bikes.)
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07-27-20, 10:39 AM
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07-27-20, 11:40 AM
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Just because the tires SAY max PSI is 110 or 115 does not mean that is the IDEAL pressure. Most cyclists don't quite get that.
FWIW I ride on pretty crappy roads sometime, chipseal and even occasional gravel. I am running 23mm front and 25mm rear tires, typically 75F80R pressure and it works pretty well. Heavier riders do need a bit more pressure, of course.
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07-27-20, 11:49 AM
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I am 183 lbs. I typically ride 700x28's on my Tarmac at 95 PSI front and rear. Would I be safe at my weight to lower my front to 85 PSI and keep the rear at 95 PSI?
07-27-20, 11:51 AM
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Yes. I would even consider dropping to 80F and 90R. Try it and see how you like it.
07-28-20, 06:35 AM
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+1 for 32mm GP5000s & latex tubes, love 'em! I'm 185lbs and have been playing with the pressure, ran them this morning at 58f/70r with no issues, very comfortable and still fast. In a group ride I'll ride a lil more pressure just in case someone doesn't call out a hole.
07-28-20, 07:01 AM
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I have 2 bikes, a high end road bike with 25mm and a CX bike with 32mm tubeless.
The CX is my winter bike and it rides over Long Island winter roads like a Escalade... silky smooth while the road bike can be very jarring on the same roads.
So if you want a better ride, 32mm tubeless gets my vote.
The CX is my winter bike and it rides over Long Island winter roads like a Escalade... silky smooth while the road bike can be very jarring on the same roads.
So if you want a better ride, 32mm tubeless gets my vote.
07-28-20, 03:07 PM
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