NotSoBigBen Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Am I the only oke that pumps my tyres in PSI :blush: :blush:
Sharky535 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 The next question the ekspets are gonna ask is how much do you weigh ..... I weigh 64kg's. terrain wise sand, rock, roots, mud but no beetles
rouxtjie Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 What would be the recommended pressure on a 29'' 2.0 tire for trail riding?1.8 Bar...guessing you are about 80kg's...maybe even as low as 1.7 And yes benny, psi is old school
rouxtjie Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 I weigh 64kg's. terrain wise sand, rock, roots, mud but no beetlesmake that 1.3 bar...eat a chip you skinny malinky Sharky535 1
Messier87 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 As they said - Never, ever, ever will someone who made the change use tubes again. No matter what your budget is and what the tubeless conversion cost you will not regret it! Imagine Nirvana in a thorn bush!
jmaccelari Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Tubeless. No debate. Spares:- pump- CO2 bomb + adapter- spare valve + spanner- plugkit- tube (yes!) + tyre boot for sidewall cuts NotSoBigBen 1
Alouette3 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Tubeless has worked very well for me, no more pinch flats, and I can run lower pressures. I do always carry a spare tube just in case, with a pump. That way no need for extra sealant and plugs.
scotty Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 I weigh 64kg's. terrain wise sand, rock, roots, mud but no beetlesOuch
NotSoBigBen Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Ouch Have you given up on Oliver Scotty http://petefagerlin.com/yes_tubes/product.htm
scotty Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Have you given up on Oliver Scotty http://petefagerlin....bes/product.htmYou stole my thunder
Super Sywurm Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Tubeless is one of the best things about mountain biking (except the riding)!
Sharky535 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 Should I get a normal pump or a CO2 pump? are there any good ones that are a combination of both?
Capricorn Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 I weigh 64kg's. terrain wise sand, rock, roots, mud but no beetles I think you will be fine with 1.7/1.8 bar up front, and 1.8/1.9 at the back as Rouxtjie suggested. Any lower, and you might get some tire squish. How low you can go really depends on the tire and how stiff the sidewalls are. rouxtjie 1
scotty Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Should I get a normal pump or a CO2 pump? are there any good ones that are a combination of both?I carry both, a CO2 bomb will help if you are in a race and want to save time, for a training ride i use a normal pump. Sharky535 1
Sharky535 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 I think you will be fine with 1.7/1.8 bar up front, and 1.8/1.9 at the back as Rouxtjie suggested. Any lower, and you might get some tire squish. How low you can go really depends on the tire and how stiff the sidewalls are. Wont riding on a low pressure (sub 2 bar) increase my rolling resistance or will it be a minor sacrifice for added grip?
rouxtjie Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Wont riding on a low pressure (sub 2 bar) increase my rolling resistance or will it be a minor sacrifice for added grip?It might helping your rolling resistance...well if the guys in white coats and pink socks are right. Grip is everything...smooth is fast...to be smooth, you need good contact. Its what aero is for road cycling. Play around with different pressures and determine your own butterzone so to speak Edited March 4, 2014 by rouxtjie Sharky535 and Capricorn 2
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