Originally Posted by
livedarklions
I realized I was putting too much thought into this when I measured what I considered good enough to finish a ride after a roadside flat, and it was a full 40 psi lower than I typically ride at. Basically, it really doesn't feel much different. In that context, obsessing about 5 pounds margins either way seems a bit silly.
Earlier this week, I finished a 93 mile ride (about 1/2 on gravel) and found my rear tire was at 20psi instead of the 37psi I'd started with. I hadn't noticed a thing, and in fact was pretty surprised by how fast I was riding for the last 20-30 miles of the ride. Three possible lessons:
1. Tubeless works, since I obviously punctured and didn't even realize it.
2. I should probably be running lower psi.
3. Obsessing over tiny differences is pretty silly.