PSI Advice

safc2409
safc2409 Posts: 30
edited July 2013 in Commuting general
Just purchased some Schwalbe Marathon Racer 26.1.75 tyres for my MTB.
What is the advised PSI I should put in for my work commute.
The Schwalbe website recommends 3.0/5.0 Bar which is 43 - 72 PSI.
My commute is mainly road/path with a short stretch of gravel bridleway.

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  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Try going mid-way around 55psi & see how that feels for you.
    A higher psi will roll easier on tarmac, with less chance of pinch flats but may feel harsh on the gravel bridleway.
    A lower psi will probably be more comfortable and may feel better on the gravel, but go too low & you risk a greater chance of punctures.
    Cycling weakly
  • jeepie
    jeepie Posts: 497
    skydog's pretty much covered it. I have a very similar commute to you and run my Schwalbe Marathons as high a PSI as I can without incurring sketchy handling on the gravel and bridleway bits so about 65....If you do any more extreme or wet off-roading you'll definitely need to run at a lower PSI though.
  • safc2409
    safc2409 Posts: 30
    Thanks for the quick replies..

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