Originally Posted by
LarrySellerz
I recently got a pinch flat (snakebite doesn't lie) on my rear tire that I pumped to 120 the same day, was hauling easily 40 pounds of groceries so the total weight on the bike was well over 300 lbs. 140 on 23-25 rims is not crazy or abnormal considering the weight
What is the maximum pressure rating for the rim and the tire (there's a reasonable chance it's lower than 140).
For all that weight, you really should be using wider tires.
Originally Posted by
LarrySellerz
Because I want to be fast? Some of us dont trust the Big Gravel narrative that wide tires at lower pressure are just as fast as thin tires pumped up hard. Its really perverse frankly and its ruining your sport and nobody cares. its really sad tbh
Given your proven "expertise", this opinion is very credible. /s