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Last Post 10/11/2009 11:30 AM by David Studner. 3 Replies.
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buttsbrian

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09/30/2009 09:33 AM
Anyone got recommendations for a default tire-pressure on a dry course? Clincher and Tubular.
JDawg

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10/01/2009 11:04 PM
If you read Pete Custer's "Redounkulous Cyclocronkulous" you'll know that 70 psi is too much.
I've been riding bout 45-55 PSI in dry conditions with my 175lbs frame. I don't claim to be good at cross, but I don't wash out in turns. I've been told that tubbies are the way to go, but I still use clinchers and they work just fine. my buck fitty.

John.
steve

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10/04/2009 01:04 PM
recommendations


Always check your chain before the race, or that first turn can be "interesting"....
David Studner

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10/11/2009 11:30 AM
I've been running ~50psi on 34c clinchers. I played with lower pressures but found the sidewall of the tire would collapse too easily for my liking down around 40psi. I imagine this effect is not as noticeable on a tubular. In the couple or races I've done thus far nobody had corner speed or traction over me that I could tell.
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