Tire question
10-23-20, 06:35 PM
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Tire question
For a 26 X 1.95 knobby rated at 40-65 psi,,,I am 160 lbs body weight. I ride lots of roots and rocks with no suspension. Any idea as to how low a psi I can take this tire safely?
10-23-20, 08:02 PM
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The primary determinant of how low you can go is when you start pinch flatting.
For a ballpark starting point, I’d say you are most likely Ok going down to something like 33/38 front/rear. However, you may end up being able to go a lot lower than that.
The only way to know is to keep dropping each tire by a psi or two and riding it. Keep doing that until you have an issue with pinch flats, and then go back up a couple PSI.
For a ballpark starting point, I’d say you are most likely Ok going down to something like 33/38 front/rear. However, you may end up being able to go a lot lower than that.
The only way to know is to keep dropping each tire by a psi or two and riding it. Keep doing that until you have an issue with pinch flats, and then go back up a couple PSI.
10-24-20, 12:34 AM
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10-24-20, 09:14 AM
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10-24-20, 10:14 AM
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I guess your asking how low because you’re getting beat up and losing grip at the pressure you are currently ridding at. I think part of your pressure question has to do with how well you are able to pick lines, avoid impacts, and get over things. Roots, rocks, and 26x1.95 rigid is not a good recipe.
While I hate the lower till you flat, I don’t have much of a better suggestion. I’ve run 40 through rocks with front suspension at a little more weight and 26x2.1.
Maybe 38 front/40 rear and see how it goes. If it is still too much pressure, take it down by a psi. I’m purely “guessing” that maybe you’ll end up at 35/38.
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While I hate the lower till you flat, I don’t have much of a better suggestion. I’ve run 40 through rocks with front suspension at a little more weight and 26x2.1.
Maybe 38 front/40 rear and see how it goes. If it is still too much pressure, take it down by a psi. I’m purely “guessing” that maybe you’ll end up at 35/38.
John
10-24-20, 10:42 AM
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I realize some people do not deal with getting a pinch flat, but “lower until you flat” is - in the end - the least painful way to find out what gives best results. Fixing 1 or 2 flats to find the best comfort, traction, and performance, seems a whole lot better than riding around indefinitely with a harsher ride, and poorer traction.
But that’s just me.
Fwiw, back in the late 90s when I was running 2.0 tires with tubes, I ran 30/35 f/r with no issues. i was around 175 at the time.
But that’s just me.
Fwiw, back in the late 90s when I was running 2.0 tires with tubes, I ran 30/35 f/r with no issues. i was around 175 at the time.
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10-24-20, 03:00 PM
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Thanks for wisdom
Thanks to all for your wisdom...I'll try the 30/35 (front/back and see how that goes.
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