Is a gravel bike slowly reverting back to a mountain bike?

[ekuhn]

I run 37 psi on 2.3 tires and I'm a Clydesdale.

Best recommendation is to pump them up and reduce to the middle of the road scenario

 

[dvaidya]

Should at least list the size and pressure along with your weight.

Keep going down in 5psi until it feels great. If you flat, add 5psi.

I will check but think pressure is around 60 right now. Bike size is small, tire size is 37x700 and I weigh around 130.

 

[dvaidya]

I run 37 psi on 2.3 tires and I'm a Clydesdale.

Best recommendation is to pump them up and reduce to the middle of the road scenario

Wow, I am way over inflated.

 

[JDurk]

Wow, I am way over inflated.

If you want to try getting closer with a pre-ride inflation, try this.

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

Edit: just put in some numbers, and it has me at 10.5psi front/11.5psi rear for my mtb. No way I'm riding my bike with those numbers.

 

[Pearl]

Was going to mention the Silca thing but seems low, but so does running 30 psi in 45mm pathfinders

Id try at least 18-20psi

 

[stb222]

If you want to try getting closer with a pre-ride inflation, try this.

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

Edit: just put in some numbers, and it has me at 10.5psi front/11.5psi rear for my mtb. No way I'm riding my bike with those numbers.
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SRAM | AXS

axs.sram.com

Sram one is a reference too.

 

[robcleary]

I run about 30-35psi in my 45c Gravelking X1's. I probably could go even lower tbh, especially with tubeless.

 

[dvaidya]

SRAM | AXS

axs.sram.com

Sram one is a reference too.

What’s inner tire rim width that SRAM is talking about?

 

[stb222]

What’s inner tire rim width that SRAM is talking about?

The 33 value. Varies by rim.

 

[Patrick]

I will check but think pressure is around 60 right now. Bike size is small, tire size is 37x700 and I weigh around 130.

25 should do it for you. Bring a portable pump just in case.

 

[JDurk]

SRAM | AXS

axs.sram.com

Sram one is a reference too.

Used the SRAM calculator with more precise numbers and the results are very close to what I actually run on my rigid SS, 19f/21r

 

[Dave Taylor]

The Nino method works best. Grab the tire and put your other hand on top. With all your weight and a couple good bounces you should be able to just touch the rim. Start there and add 2lbs

 

[bergsnj]

on the 'gram...



@Dave Taylor can you please change the thread title to "Is a gravel bike slowly reverting to a beach cruiser?" as it would seem appropriate...

these guys must just like wearing lycra even when goofing around

 

[serviceguy]

these guys must just like wearing lycra even when goofing around

Who doesn't ?