Picked up a new bike today

[Wolfman]

what do you road bikers run for tire pressure, the tires I have are rated for 120psi but they only had 60 in them

Mine are rated for 100, so I fill it to 90-92 indoors. Its like 30-40 degrees hotter outside lol

 

[Xfirez51]

what do you road bikers run for tire pressure, the tires I have are rated for 120psi but they only had 60 in them

I run about 110-115. Makes a huge diff in rolling resistance. You'll think you were pedaling thru sand.

 

[1quick]

Awesome I'm filling them up and going for a ride in a bit, I knew this bike had more in it lol, hopefully I can hit that 17+ average on this ride

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Are they 700-23? Tubes or tubeless? I'd say 100-110 of 23's and tubes. I'd also suggest stepping up to a larger tire. Will be faster and a softer ride.

 

[1quick]

I'll check when I get home I was thinking they had tubes, 700-23 sounds right

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

If there's room, a 25 or 28 will give you more cushion and actually be faster. Something to look in to when the time comes for new tires

 

[Xfirez51]

If there's room, a 25 or 28 will give you more cushion and actually be faster. Something to look in to when the time comes for new tires

I actually did this recently when one of my original tires shredded for some reason. Now using 700x25s Specialized tires. And yes, more cushion. Have a friend who works for Michelin and he's sending me a set of Michelin Pro4 Endurance tires that are 700x25.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Most bikes come with a 25 these days. A lot come with 28's. There was a study saying that larger tire takes less effort and are faster even with lower pressures.


Tech FAQ: Again, bigger tires roll faster! - VeloNews.com

I run 35c tires tubeless at 70psi but I've got a cross bike, not a road.

 

[1quick]

They are 700-25c I'm not positive on the tube it doesn't say tubeless anywhere and the way the valve steams come through it looks like a tube to me

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

At that price point, most likely tubes.

 

[1quick]

Filled to 105psi picked up .3 mph average on my normal 17mile ride averaging 16.8 now, want that extra .2 to hit the 17mph average

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Pedal faster

 

[1quick]

pretty much the only option right now lol, ill get there ive been getting faster every week

 

[boostedguy05]

pre workout

 

[big_shmoop]

Have a friend who works for Michelin and he's sending me a set of Michelin Pro4 Endurance tires that are 700x25.

I have these saved in my Amazon cart for when the times comes. A few guys at the LBS were saying how much like they liked them.

That being said, I've put about 160 miles (I know, not much) on the Giant P-R3 that came on my bike and they seem to do the job quite well. I've come across some pretty nasty shit rock/debris-wise and they've held up great. I'm a bigger rider (230-240lbs) and I run 105psi in them front and back. I check the pressure every other ride.

 

[Xfirez51]

I have these saved in my Amazon cart for when the times comes. A few guys at the LBS were saying how much like they liked them.

That being said, I've put about 160 miles (I know, not much) on the Giant P-R3 that came on my bike and they seem to do the job quite well. I've come across some pretty nasty shit rock/debris-wise and they've held up great. I'm a bigger rider (230-240lbs) and I run 105psi in them front and back. I check the pressure every other ride.

Riding along Stearns Road and there's lots of crap there especially near the tracks. Weekend not looking good. May go out tomorrow.

 

[1quick]

My first ride of the year today 12 miles took me forever I need to get back in shape

 

[Mook]

I need to buy a bike this year. For real this time.

 

[Xfirez51]

I'm doing a 2 day, 160mile ride in upstate NY later this summer. Be happy if you guys want to train along. What I've been using is a set of rollers for balance and equilibrium. I do a stationary at the gym.

Mook,

The Fox River Trail is nearby you and its great ride either to Crystal Lake or down to Aurora.