Originally Posted by
BCAC
Thanks for your reply. In the case of Vittoria, on their website, they specifically recommend staying within the range printed on the side of the tire. And of course, a range of 100 - 130 by its nature, isn’t a “maximum allowable pressure”. I’m 6’ 3” / 200 lbs and chose to stay toward the higher end of recommended range. I’m sure I could have gone much lower, but chose to stay with the range recommended by both Vittoria and my lbs.
Btw, the tires were great. Over 4,000 miles with one flat on a debris laden road after a strong storm.
Love the Steadyrack! I own a few and love them.
I apologize if I came off as a know it all. Whatever works for you is the best for sure.
There is a definite acceptance now, even amongst pros, that softer is better, both for speed and comfort. Pinch flats are the concern of too low, but following the Silca pressure chart, which was designed with input from pro cyclists, probably protects you against those.
Some more good reads:
https://www.roadbikereview.com/threa...or-not.356627/
https://www.renehersecycles.com/myth...ure-is-faster/
Enjoy the riding!