Tire pressure question

[Perfectlap]

maybe its just in my head. Seems like when air pressure is low (below 30 up front), I feel every seam in the highway asphalt and every pot hole on the local roads.

[NoGaBiker]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

maybe its just in my head. Seems like when air pressure is low (below 30 up front), I feel every seam in the highway asphalt and every pot hole on the local roads.

Hmmmm... should be just the opposite. Think in terms of pushing a cart across a hardwood floor or asphalt parking lot. If it has solid casters you'll feel a lot more than if it has pneumatic tires. And if the pneumatic tires are carrying 50psi, you'll feel a lot more than if they're carrying 15psi (but it will also be much easier to push.)

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

maybe its just in my head. Seems like when air pressure is low (below 30 up front), I feel every seam in the highway asphalt and every pot hole on the local roads.

+1

though i don't run the same front/rear. i prefer 34/36. running with 29 front makes me feel like i'm trying to drive a wet sponge.