Quote Originally Posted by nomummytummy View Post
Also, don't overinflate your tires. I typically run mine between 10 and 20 psi less than the specified maximum pressure.
I also keep my tires at about 10-15 lbs less than the stated maximum. When I had them at max I noticed my spokes and wheels making funny noises, for one thing.
People sometimes assume that "maximum psi"=suggested psi. Max pressure simply means Don't go over that pressure or your tire might explode! It doens't mean that's the ideal pressure to ride on.