tire questions

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Permalink Reply by Chris Mayhew on September 8, 2009 at 11:52am

I think some wider tires would definitely help you out. Are you running clinchers or tubulars?

You might wanna email this guy too:
http://unholyrouleur-jim.blogspot.com/

He'll give you some spot on advice.

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Permalink Reply by jeremiah blume on September 8, 2009 at 1:23pm

i ride clichers and now riding 700x30 tires at about 40 psi rear 35 psi front

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Permalink Reply by Chris Mayhew on September 8, 2009 at 1:28pm

I'd look at something a bit wider, esp in a clincher. Panaracer perhaps? There used to be an IRC Mythos 45c that would almost be a monster truck tire but would be really nice for you as well.

That's really low pressure for anyone on clinchers. I run 35 in the Michelin Mud 2s and I weigh less than you do.

Specifically what tires are you running?

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Permalink Reply by jeremiah blume on September 8, 2009 at 1:35pm

wtb allteranius horrible tire for cross races but, great for road and light off road

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Permalink Reply by Hamilton on September 8, 2009 at 2:35pm

Yeah, you really should run at least a 35c tire. I'm around 185-190 and find a 35c clincher tire @ about 30 psi works great. I bottom out here and there but not enough to pinch flat(knock on wood)

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Permalink Reply by jeremiah blume on September 10, 2009 at 11:56am

got a pair of Hutchinson bulldogs yesterday and raced on them. Best tire i ever had cornered nice and no flats. thanks for all your help. jeremiah

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