Originally Posted by
WhyFi
I think that the other thing that needs to be considered, in terms of optimization, is the average Schmoe on the bike is a lot ******g heavier than the guys getting paid to play bikes. To me, that moves the break point considerably - moving from 23/25 at ~100 psi to 28/30 at 65-70 immediately translated to being fresher, less beat up and faster on anything longer than an hour or so.
Ah, that's a really good point - I didnt factor weight into account as a variable.
Would a heavier rider shift the break point to the left or the right, compared to a lighter rider? On one hand, heavier could mean less bouncing and so less vibration loss. OTOH, heavier could also mean a greater downward force, resulting in a greater upward force (and so more vibration loss). I dont know the answer to that.
The Silca tests were done with 190lb rider+bike weight, FWIW.