Tire Pressure - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T15:13:51Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/tire-pressure-1?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A86499&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHaving just done the Cycle-Sm…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-25:1198434:Comment:1027532011-08-25T02:26:04.784ZVJ Gohhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/VJGoh
<p>Having just done the Cycle-Smart CX camp and having a coach tell me what to do really helped. I can run my Michelin Muds (blue!) clinchers at 35 psi and corner really aggressively. I'm about 78kg.</p>
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<p>Before the camp, I would habitually over-inflate to 40psi or higher. 35 is more than enough. You just have to make sure to look out for obstacles. </p>
<p>Having just done the Cycle-Smart CX camp and having a coach tell me what to do really helped. I can run my Michelin Muds (blue!) clinchers at 35 psi and corner really aggressively. I'm about 78kg.</p>
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<p>Before the camp, I would habitually over-inflate to 40psi or higher. 35 is more than enough. You just have to make sure to look out for obstacles. </p> Totally by feel and traction.…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-02:1198434:Comment:970012011-08-02T02:30:31.418ZMichael Colehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MichaelCole
<p>Totally by feel and traction. When training I run higher pressure so I can avoid pinch flats. On race day I go for maximum traction for the conditions. In the Pacific North West that pretty much means rain, and mud. Since I am so slow I get to eat the mud and rung out track from the faster, more talented riders.</p>
<p>Totally by feel and traction. When training I run higher pressure so I can avoid pinch flats. On race day I go for maximum traction for the conditions. In the Pacific North West that pretty much means rain, and mud. Since I am so slow I get to eat the mud and rung out track from the faster, more talented riders.</p> I'm pretty much with the grou…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-07-22:1198434:Comment:962492011-07-22T16:36:50.962ZEmilhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/EmilGercke
I'm pretty much with the group on this although I don't quite like to bottom out my rear (or the tire) on the warmup lap. May try that in training and see if I can get along with it. Still use a manual pump but also a digital guage with release button.
I'm pretty much with the group on this although I don't quite like to bottom out my rear (or the tire) on the warmup lap. May try that in training and see if I can get along with it. Still use a manual pump but also a digital guage with release button. I'm all about testing differe…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-07-21:1198434:Comment:961932011-07-21T05:54:28.995Znik chttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/nikc
<p>I'm all about testing different tyre/pressure combos 'in the field' before race day (ie on practice/training rides).</p>
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<p>this helps me get a faster idea of a baseline pressure and also how well a pressure is working (compared to how well i feel the tyres should work in the conditions). thats something that is important when you are a race organiser and racer and your course recon time is limited. ;)</p>
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<p>apart from that i use a topeak digital gauge to make sure i dont…</p>
<p>I'm all about testing different tyre/pressure combos 'in the field' before race day (ie on practice/training rides).</p>
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<p>this helps me get a faster idea of a baseline pressure and also how well a pressure is working (compared to how well i feel the tyres should work in the conditions). thats something that is important when you are a race organiser and racer and your course recon time is limited. ;)</p>
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<p>apart from that i use a topeak digital gauge to make sure i dont let too much air out and so that im keeping to a rough standard.</p>
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<p>i'll also say that here (australia) i have developed a reputation for encouraging people to try lower pressures. getting people to run clinchers below 40psi (let alone 35psi) can be a real challenge! one guy i ride with (~160lbs) wont run anything less than 50psi, and wonders why he dumps his bike all the time when its muddy.</p>
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<p>the challenge in the last race here was that the course had a lot of thick, wet grass, but some spots of slick mud. i went for XG tubs @ 24/26 and they did well (fast through the grass and thicker mud) until the lack of mud clearing tripped me up (or sent me down to be more exact) late in the race. not sure my mud tyres (cross wolfs) would have been much better.</p>
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<p>i like learning about how the handling changes with different tyres/pressures.</p> Still around!
http://pittsbur…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-06-17:1198434:Comment:934722011-06-17T20:31:48.589ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
<p>Still around!</p>
<p><a href="http://pittsburghcyclocross.com/2010/09/tech-skill/cyclocross-tire-pressure-tips-and-tricks-by-coach-chris-mayhew/" target="_blank">http://pittsburghcyclocross.com/2010/09/tech-skill/cyclocross-tire-pressure-tips-and-tricks-by-coach-chris-mayhew/</a></p>
<p>Still around!</p>
<p><a href="http://pittsburghcyclocross.com/2010/09/tech-skill/cyclocross-tire-pressure-tips-and-tricks-by-coach-chris-mayhew/" target="_blank">http://pittsburghcyclocross.com/2010/09/tech-skill/cyclocross-tire-pressure-tips-and-tricks-by-coach-chris-mayhew/</a></p> What ever happened to the rul…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-06-17:1198434:Comment:936552011-06-17T07:15:09.899ZJoey Mullanhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoeyMullan
What ever happened to the rule of thumb" method of "does my tire squat too much under my weight in the rear?" The "eye-ball'n method", if you will.
What ever happened to the rule of thumb" method of "does my tire squat too much under my weight in the rear?" The "eye-ball'n method", if you will. I will agree the baseline pre…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-06-01:1198434:Comment:925452011-06-01T14:13:57.854ZGregg Germerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GreggGermer
<p>I will agree the baseline pressure is a good idea, but it's really about experimentation on non-race days that is the way to determine your approximate tire pressure for a given tread. Recently I've found the limit on back-tire pressure (clincher) after several pinch flats. I would say keeping a log of your pressures / treads / race conditions and thoughts is as valuable as your post-race training diary log.</p>
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<p>My favorite method of getting the tire pressure just right is using…</p>
<p>I will agree the baseline pressure is a good idea, but it's really about experimentation on non-race days that is the way to determine your approximate tire pressure for a given tread. Recently I've found the limit on back-tire pressure (clincher) after several pinch flats. I would say keeping a log of your pressures / treads / race conditions and thoughts is as valuable as your post-race training diary log.</p>
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<p>My favorite method of getting the tire pressure just right is using my analog tire gauge which has an air-release button. This way I inflate to 2.5bar and then drop the pressure to the right pressure. I like this way much more than traditional gauges because you constantly have to inflate and deflate them to get them just right. I've checked the gauge against two other digital ones and found it reliable on it's readings. I inflate tires with my shop compressor to 2.5 or so when I'm dealing with a whole set of tires, which saves me a lot of time in just deflating at the course once I decide on the pressure.</p> I still use a floor pump.
…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-05-27:1198434:Comment:919512011-05-27T13:02:23.079ZAdam R.https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AdamRambow
<p>I still use a floor pump. </p>
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<p>As for pressure, I run Michelin Mud2 Clinchers on tubeless rims. I've found that because the beads on the Michelins lock into the tubeless rims pretty well, this setup allows me to run pretty low pressures without pinch flatting (plus I'm too lazy/cheap to buy tubeless tires). I usually start at about 30 psi, and after a course preview I reduce air accordingly. Depending on the course, I'll end up with around 25 psi in front, and 28-30 rear. I also…</p>
<p>I still use a floor pump. </p>
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<p>As for pressure, I run Michelin Mud2 Clinchers on tubeless rims. I've found that because the beads on the Michelins lock into the tubeless rims pretty well, this setup allows me to run pretty low pressures without pinch flatting (plus I'm too lazy/cheap to buy tubeless tires). I usually start at about 30 psi, and after a course preview I reduce air accordingly. Depending on the course, I'll end up with around 25 psi in front, and 28-30 rear. I also rely on the "squeeze test" more than a gauge. Keep in mind that I am around 130 lbs., so I can go pretty low on pressure, even with clinchers.</p> Simple, if your tire sinks in…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-05-27:1198434:Comment:916852011-05-27T04:39:11.889ZLukas Haineshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/LukasHaines
Simple, if your tire sinks into ground let out some air for traction. If the ground is hard packed add air. If your riding on ice or snow use studded tires and deflate them slightly. Compressed C02 is the way to go for inflation. There small, light, and less time consuming than other methods of inflation.
Simple, if your tire sinks into ground let out some air for traction. If the ground is hard packed add air. If your riding on ice or snow use studded tires and deflate them slightly. Compressed C02 is the way to go for inflation. There small, light, and less time consuming than other methods of inflation. I think it is important to di…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-02-14:1198434:Comment:869062011-02-14T19:03:20.237ZMichael brazelhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Michaelbrazel
<p>I think it is important to distinguish between tubies, tubless, clinchers with tubes.</p>
<p>I run tubies on the A bike, and as most people, I start with a base pressure. Usually F30/R32, then some laps. If I feel the tire bottom once a lap, I'm good.</p>
<p>There is NO WAY I would use this method for clinchers. My B bike has clinchers and I usually just put 45 or so in and call it good. I always error on the high side for the clinchers, risk of pinch flat is just too high.</p>
<p>I think it is important to distinguish between tubies, tubless, clinchers with tubes.</p>
<p>I run tubies on the A bike, and as most people, I start with a base pressure. Usually F30/R32, then some laps. If I feel the tire bottom once a lap, I'm good.</p>
<p>There is NO WAY I would use this method for clinchers. My B bike has clinchers and I usually just put 45 or so in and call it good. I always error on the high side for the clinchers, risk of pinch flat is just too high.</p>