Tyre pressures
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OK, I do know this is kind of 'how long is a piece of string' question, but what tyre pressures should I be running:-
100mm Fork Hardtail, running with tubes, Schwalbe smart sam on the front (26x2.1) and Panaracer Fire XC pro (26x1.8 ) on the rear now it's gloopy, I reckon on running no less than 30psi in the tyres, but one of the guys I ride with, his tyres feel like he's running about 15psi so who's got it wrong?
I guess when it's gloopy the right answer is as low a pressure as you can get away with, but obviously deflations are a PITA!
Simon
100mm Fork Hardtail, running with tubes, Schwalbe smart sam on the front (26x2.1) and Panaracer Fire XC pro (26x1.8 ) on the rear now it's gloopy, I reckon on running no less than 30psi in the tyres, but one of the guys I ride with, his tyres feel like he's running about 15psi so who's got it wrong?
I guess when it's gloopy the right answer is as low a pressure as you can get away with, but obviously deflations are a PITA!
Simon
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
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looked in the FAQs.
there is no correct answer but 15 is too low for an average person with average sized tyres on an average trail."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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As low as you can get away with without getting pinch flats would be my answer
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Argh indeed....and what pressure is that then - you see my problem!
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
30 psi seems like a good starting point. Especially with a skinny tyre on the back.I don't do smileys.
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Thanks Cooldad, that is what I'm on!
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
I add a bit more to the rear, as that takes more punishment, but I am not a lightweightI don't do smileys.
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I run 30 on the front and 35 on the back, not sure if this is ideal but it seems to work for me being rotund fellow!Riding a Merida FLX Carbon Team D Ultralite Nano from Mike at Ace Ultra Cycles, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton 01902 7254440
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OK thanks, I'm just on 12st and have a relatively light riding style, so I'll stick with the 30 rear and try a little lower on the front maybe.
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
There must be quite a few of us rotund fellows on hereDCR00 wrote:louthepoo wrote:I run 30 on the front and 35 on the back, not sure if this is ideal but it seems to work for me being rotund fellow!
+ potatoI don't do smileys.
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cooldad wrote:
id like to think its all muscle, but i would be lying0
