The
Silca calculator has worked great for me.
At 165-170 lbs, I run 70-72 psi on my 28mm Continental tires. That's great on rough roads, and enough pressure for quick steering.
Originally Posted by
WaveyGravey
My weight is about 155/160 LBs. Long ago my bike shop recommended 100 PSI per tire on my road bike. Tire size 700x25. Seems to have worked well.
Silca recommends 80 front, 82 rear for poor pavement and moderate speeds. That sounds right. Try dropping 5 or 10 psi and try the ride, so you get used to the better tire pressure feel. Repeat to the target range and see how that works. Cracks, tar strips, patched and worn pavement will be considerably improved.