 Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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on: April 06, 2012, 02:19:37 AM
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Cheyou
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« on: April 06, 2012, 02:19:37 AM » |
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How low do you go ? Going with ghetto tubless and am 175 lbs.
Thanks Thom
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Old ht 26er with not so good stuff bolted to it . Cheep and durable. And oh what fun to ride .
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Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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Reply #1 on: April 06, 2012, 10:09:03 AM
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offroute
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2012, 10:09:03 AM » |
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40 psi tubeless for most; a bit lower on rougher surface. I weigh 165.
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Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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Reply #2 on: April 06, 2012, 11:45:00 AM
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mbeardsl
Location: NC
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2012, 11:45:00 AM » |
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I think it depends a lot on the tire you are using also.
I generally run ~25psi tubes or tubeless and am 220-230lbs. But with one set of tires, anything over 22psi is way bouncy. Just depends.
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Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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Reply #3 on: April 06, 2012, 04:57:19 PM
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Slim
Location: Duluth MN, North Central USA
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2012, 04:57:19 PM » |
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Is that your weight with full gear?
What's your riding style: Ripping corners, popping the lips of jumps etc needs more air. Smooth and slower riding can have less.
Also consider the tire: bigger diameter tires, tighter beads and stiffer casings can be run lower, skinnier, suple and loose fitting tires need more air.
Try it and see. Do short laps with 2 psi less every lap. 36 psi rear/32 front might be a good starting point.
I run 24-28 in my front tire and 26-30 psi rear for non bikepacking summer use. 170lbs+ person. 2.2 x 29" tires. Relaxed riding.
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Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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Reply #4 on: April 06, 2012, 07:25:22 PM
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Flounder
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2012, 07:25:22 PM » |
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So much depends on terrain, riding style, tire choice, the amount of gear you tote. Kinda the same formula you use for regular non-bikepack riding.
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Reply #5 on: April 07, 2012, 06:03:02 AM
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raybum
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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2012, 06:03:02 AM » |
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I ride 26psi F&R but then with BP gear, I up both to 30-32psi. I also increase the pressure in my reba front shock. Works well. btw, I ride a rampage on front, and a michelin racer on back, both on stans arches. (29").
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Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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Reply #6 on: April 07, 2012, 10:08:07 AM
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Cheyou
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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2012, 10:08:07 AM » |
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Maxxes ridgelines 26 x 2.1 alex DM18 total weight 225 great divide trail easy rider
Thanks Thom
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Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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Reply #7 on: April 16, 2012, 10:02:47 AM
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Slim
Location: Duluth MN, North Central USA
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2012, 10:02:47 AM » |
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What pressures have you tried? If none, maybe 33-38 is a good starting point. Then start dropping.
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Topic Name: What tire preasure to run ???
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Reply #8 on: April 16, 2012, 02:41:05 PM
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Cheyou
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2012, 02:41:05 PM » |
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Thanks all . I got like 45 days till I start my ride . The Stan's is on the way . Ghetto tubless with fresh tires this weekend. Did a major overall of the bike last weekend . Still need maps and turn on the Spot tracker and Gore- Tex sox . Can I use the bear pepper spray as a spice !!! :0)
Thom
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