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Old 09-28-22, 08:57 PM
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msalvetti
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Location: Boston, MA
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Bikes: 2021 Trek FX Sport 4, ~1996 Mongoose Crossway 4.50

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Originally Posted by rje58_too
Good luck! I hope you get it figured out quickly. Sounds that I can't determine the source of on my bike drive me CRAZY!
Thanks, figured it out tonight. At first I thought maybe I was underinflated and the wheels were creaking. I ran the Bontrager R1's I had before at 65 and 70 psi (F/R), but I saw the Continentals have much higher recommended pressures. So I inflated both to 90 psi, and it didn't help. Then I took off the front fender (since I thought the problem was in front), and that didn't help either. Finally I took off the rear fender (which is a bit of a pain since I need to remove the wheel), and that was it! Maybe these tires are a little wider that the 32's I had before, or I just wasn't careful enough installing the fender. Must be close, since they are fine on the stand. Funny how I was sure the problem was in front. It's going to be dry the next couple of days, so I'll reinstall the fender when I get a chance and see if I can get more clearance.

Goal: 300 miles
9/2: 17.6
9/7: 17.1
9/9: 17.3
9/10: 17.5
9/11: 17.3
9/12: 17.3
9/15: 17.3
9/16: 17.3
9/18: 17.3
9/20: 17.3
9/21: 17.3
9/22: 17.3
9/24: 17.3
9/26: 16.8
9/28: 17.3

MTD: 259.3
YTD: 1978.2

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