Rear wheel dusty spinouts when climbing

[Catrin]

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Also, not to beat the tire pressure horse too much, but I think it bears a second look. Breaking traction is often a symptom of overinflated tires for the bike, rider, and conditions combo.

You and I are the same weight, +/- a few pounds, and I run my tires in the 22-24 psi range. My DH, who is twice my size, runs his at 30-32 psi. Maybe lower pressures are something to experiment with? You can always pump them back up if you don't like the ride.

Thank you for this information - my LBS guy today already went there. I didn't realize that 30psi was so high - especially since the range on my sidewalls starts at 35... He got my attention when he told me that he could almost ride that and he is twice my height, not going to guess his weight.

It was suggested I try 28 and will see what that feels like. Here is a link to my new rear tire - though the knobbies look closer together in person than they do in the link photo.