tire air pressure recomemendation
09-01-09, 10:06 PM
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big fellas need more pressure. Lighter guys can get away with less. Too little and you get tons of flats. Stay close to what your tires say on the side and don't go over it.
09-02-09, 01:18 AM
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serious? you should probably ride w/o tires and you wont have to worry about this. i do it.
09-02-09, 05:03 AM
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long interesting thread about this: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=575532
09-02-09, 07:03 AM
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Running 140, but i read that using high pressures results in less grip. Good for skidz though i guess.
09-02-09, 08:28 PM
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09-02-09, 08:34 PM
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