Fill up those tires!!

[rivergrl]

I was told by my LBS that 110 is what I should do for my road bike (Giant OCR1) and I should do 80-85 for my comfort bike (Giant Sedona). The valve on the road bike was a bit weird at first but after I let the air out by accident a few times I got the hang of it. Now I know to put the floor pump on it with the lever down and THEN lift up quickly to start pumping!

I also had to quickly clip out yesterday but I did it! I have had a fear of being put in a situation where I HAD to clip out quickly. I'm always aware to slow down while crossing a road and to get my left foot ready to clip out and yesterday I had to do it. I never assume someone sees me or is going to stop to let me cross. I always assume they won't stop instead of assuming they will. Mentally that helps me prepare somewhat.

[Kalidurga]

Found it: www.roadbikerider.com:The Case for Lower Tire Pressure.

In my case, 85-90psi is just right for the tires on my 'cross bike. But I did find this interesting and Uncle Al's opinions might give the true roadies out there some food for thought (and conversation).

[roshelleuop]

I ride a specialized roubiax road bike and always keep them at 110. I check them every time I ride, no matter what the weather or temp.

Roshelle from Milwaukee

[eclectic]

Found it: www.roadbikerider.com:The Case for Lower Tire Pressure.

In my case, 85-90psi is just right for the tires on my 'cross bike. But I did find this interesting and Uncle Al's opinions might give the true roadies out there some food for thought (and conversation).

Interesting article thanks for sending it along

only 1000-1500 miles per tire?
What do the rest of you get?

I have 1650 miles on since april and and 2200 on since I bought the bike (Specialized Sequoia road bike) last year and am still on the original tires. And I know there are more miles left on them.
I must admit though they are all condition tires, not racing or thin ones. I keep them between 110 and 120 psi for regular rides

[caligurl]

mileage for my tires from the time i started tracking:
dolce:
2,424.6
2,594.1

3,608.2
3,608.2

ruby:
2,392.4
2,392.4

and currently on the bike (ruby):
2,310.9
2,310.9

i have new ones on order at the bike shop and will put them on when they come in!