tyre pressures
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Don't read the manual
The general guideline is 90-100 psi, and if you get pinch flats, then you need to modify your riding style or get wider tires.
Bike manuals these days have little to do with the bike you're actually riding. They print one manual for a VERY wide range of bikes. The 120 is the maximum rating for the tire and would likely result in an uncomfortable ride, poor traction, faster tire wear, and maybe increased rolling resistance on rough surfaces.ianjaytee said:
The general guideline is 90-100 psi, and if you get pinch flats, then you need to modify your riding style or get wider tires.
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Michelin publishes a chart of recommended tire pressures, as a function of rider weight & tire size :
http://www.michelinbicycletire.com/michelinbicycle/index.cfm?event=airpressure.view
I suppose these are good starting points for any decent brand of tires.
http://www.michelinbicycletire.com/michelinbicycle/index.cfm?event=airpressure.view
I suppose these are good starting points for any decent brand of tires.
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