Hey,

I am pretty new to this sport and trying to glean what i can from you experts by spying on your posts. at Velodrome you said you inflated your tires up to 35?? I been running at 70 psi assuming you want a firm tire. Is there a rule of thumb for tire inflation for cross?

appreciate the advice. I am trying to improve from my consistent rear end of the race posting.

Leif
leif | Homepage | 11.09.09 - 8:53 pm | #

The rule of thumb is literally a rule of thumb: "if you can push your thumb down on your tire with both hands and bottom it out on the rim, then add a little pressure until just past that point. With clinchers, you're always going to have to run 10-15 lbs. more pressure than a tubular, but the thumb test will work in both cases." More here (and many other places subject to endless debate!): http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/T...& ShowDisabled=0
Steven | Homepage | 11.09.09 - 9:16 pm | #