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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

I recall someone in this thread already...

I recall someone in this thread already mentioning that they do that.

The first time I rode my gravel bike, I put 60psi in the tires (38mm). I quickly figured out that I don't want that much for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

I've had 3 flats with tubeless road tires. All...

I've had 3 flats with tubeless road tires. All of them were sidewall damage. The first 2 were just too big for the sealant. The last one probably would have sealed if I hadn't let the sealant dry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

Valid. Mentioning hysteresis separately was...

Valid. Mentioning hysteresis separately was probably unnecessarily redundant in my comment. However, vibration and vertical deflection losses due to irregular surfaces don't show up on drum tests...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

In my understanding, this is accurate. Rolling...

In my understanding, this is accurate. Rolling resistance is only one factor in the story of how efficiently a tire gets down the road. Aerodynamics play a part (in conjunction with the rim). ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

They do? I haven't found that to be the case. ...

They do? I haven't found that to be the case. Also, enormously lower pressures increase the chance of pinch-flatting, burping (if tubeless), and/or rim damage, and having to fix a flat in the rain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

I was poking at the inconsistency of your...

I was poking at the inconsistency of your previous advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

Riding every day means a tire loses less air than...

Riding every day means a tire loses less air than if you go a few days between rides? Please explain how that works.

For me, knowing that my tires are properly inflated for the performance I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

During a normal week, I ride multiple bikes, plus...

During a normal week, I ride multiple bikes, plus my trainer. It might be a week or more before I do consecutive rides on the same bike. Topping-off my tires with a pump before each ride is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

When I made the switch to tubeless tires, I asked...

When I made the switch to tubeless tires, I asked for tire pressure advice from folks with tubeless tire experience, who ride similar bikes to mine, because it sped up the learning curve with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,027
Posted By Eric F

I'm running the 700x37 tires on my gravel bike at...

I'm running the 700x37 tires on my gravel bike at 40psi. 50+ was a bit too harsh for my taste.
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