Subject: RE: Air pressure. Weigh 160lbs and ride on 23mm tiresDieuEtMonDroit - 2008-08-29 4:34 PM
I always run with the max stated on my tires. If I were smaller I might investigate how much over max I could run and then do that. The higher the better considering resistance (which is all I care about). Reduced pressure should help reduce flats, and is I something I only do in the rain (hard tires and wet roads lead to crashes).
These are myths. In reality running your tires at a high pressure will cause the tire to bounce and INCREASE rolling resistance. Optimum tire pressure is based on body weight. The lighter the rider, the less pressure.
Reducing tire pressure won't reduce flats, unless of course your reducing it from being over inflated. In fact too low a pressure will increase the chance of flats. But that's going below the recommended tire pressure.
I would suggest the OP ride at 110 - 115.
scott
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