In the "stupid gravel bike question" category

[extremedave]

Suggestions on tire pressures? I am not lightweight, enjoy singletrack, and would prefer to avoid destroying carbon hoops. 38c tire size tubeless.
TIA.

 

[Carson]

SILCA Professional Tire Pressure Calculator

Dial in your bikes' tire pressure to get the most comfort, speed, and efficiency on your ride. If you are looking for the best free marginal gain, click here

silca.cc

 

[extremedave]

SILCA Professional Tire Pressure Calculator

Dial in your bikes' tire pressure to get the most comfort, speed, and efficiency on your ride. If you are looking for the best free marginal gain, click here

silca.cc

Interesting. Came to a number pretty close to what I've guesstimated. Thanks!

 

[qclabrat]

In the same line, what psi are popping the beads for these tires? Got to 60 and stopped as I'm a scaredy cat...

 

[Red Mosquito]

In the same line, what psi are popping the beads for these tires? Got to 60 and stopped as I'm a scaredy cat...

Should be able to do it within the max listed on the tire, but less than 60 in my experience. More soapy water if that’s not doing it.

 

[walter]

Mountain bike.

 

[goodvibe]

I have a gravel bike and a mountain bike. I tried riding my gravel bike at 6-mile once. I then realized, "why the hell am I doing this when I can be more comfortable on my mountain bike here."

 

[Cole]

I have a gravel bike and a mountain bike. I tried riding my gravel bike at 6-mile once. I then realized, "why the hell am I doing this when I can be more comfortable on my mountain bike here."

@Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST

 

[Carson]

@Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST

Please don't poke the bear.

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Oh we're doing it

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Please don't poke the bear.

Oh we're doing it

 

[Cole]

Oh we're doing it

Honestly Frenchtown preserve might be better. Could do dirt and then add other miles.

 

[Patrick]

some of my PRs at 6mr are on the cross gravel bike

 

[notcho]

@extremedave , I’m on 38s but aluminum rims (I’m a peasant) and usually run 25 - 40 at tourne. Sometimes feel like I’m gonna destroy the rims but so far so good. I’m a lightweight tho.

 

[JDurk]

Interesting. Came to a number pretty close to what I've guesstimated. Thanks!

Try this 1 as well.

Bike Tire Pressure Calculator

The Bike Tire Pressure Calculator allows cyclists to find their ideal tire pressure based on terrain and riding conditions for the route ahead for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and fat bikes.

www.wolftoothcomponents.com

 

[extremedave]

@extremedave , I’m on 38s but aluminum rims (I’m a peasant) and usually run 25 - 40 at tourne. Sometimes feel like I’m gonna destroy the rims but so far so good. I’m a lightweight tho.

You probably weigh as much as my left leg but I’ll keep it in mind. 😁

 

[a.s.]

Yes, gravel bikes are stupid. Hope that answers your question. 😑

 

[Steve Vai]

69 psi.