addertooth
Well-known member
I had been running my fatwheel 26" tires at about 5 pounds (unknown to me). I picked up a new battery powered compressor and decided to "top off" the tires on the bike (this is when I learned I had been riding at 5 PSI pressure).
I bumped it up to 11.5 PSI, and it made a huge difference in the cornering and handling of the bike. The bike is dual suspension, and the ride still quite good, even at 11.5 PSI. The tires are quieter as well. Rolling resistance was reduced as well. My downhill coasting speeds are now higher than before.
I have decided to stop paying the soft and squishy tax. Now I am wondering how much more change would be gained by switching to street-tires inflated to 20 PSI. This bike is not taken off-road.
I bumped it up to 11.5 PSI, and it made a huge difference in the cornering and handling of the bike. The bike is dual suspension, and the ride still quite good, even at 11.5 PSI. The tires are quieter as well. Rolling resistance was reduced as well. My downhill coasting speeds are now higher than before.
I have decided to stop paying the soft and squishy tax. Now I am wondering how much more change would be gained by switching to street-tires inflated to 20 PSI. This bike is not taken off-road.