Originally Posted by
sdmc530
Doesn't even hit 200lbs. Or I can't see it. I use the highest allowed on the tire. Ride might be a tough rougher but I don't get flats very often either.
This chart should work for riders + Bike weight of up to about 320 pounds.
Chart is based on load per wheel, so for me on a short ride, at 210lbs + 26lbs bike weight + 14lbs water, snacks & extras = 250lbs - typical weight distribution is supposedly 45% front / 55% rear which equals 112.5lbs of load on the front wheel & 137.5lbs of load on the rear wheel. I have 700x25C tires. Using that chart, it appears that my front tire should be about 100psi (which it is) & rear should be about 125psi, but it's also at 100psi.