what psi?
03-28-08 | 11:19 AM
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what psi?
i have 700X32 wheels and max is 60psi...i weigh bout 200lbs and i am mostly riding my SS/FG on the road and light bike trail...what psi should i be pumpin it up to?
03-28-08 | 11:26 AM
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03-28-08 | 12:10 PM
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I would say those recommendations a little too low for wider tires. My total load = 230 pounds and I need to run 700x28s close to 100 psi to keep the tire from feeling squishy and sluggish.
I run 23mm tires at 120 PSI, which is spot on the recommended pressure for me.
I run 23mm tires at 120 PSI, which is spot on the recommended pressure for me.
03-28-08 | 12:13 PM
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that seems low for a wheel that size, but i go by the tire's label. some people go over with no consequences, but i've never tried it.
03-28-08 | 12:15 PM
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what? that chart says i should be ~100psi. i've ridden on 100 psi at times when i didn't check, but i noticed some bottoming out on road imperfections (not strictly potholes, and i can usually minimize impact on those).
