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Sep 24, 2008 | 09:27 PM

jaatseats

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From: Wentzville, MO

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Hey all, quick question for all the experts. Can someone let me know what the recomended tire pressure is for a spoke rear tire. Is it the 36 to 41 psi that it said in the little booklet that they give you. I'm just curious since it's a tube should the pressure be less or more or what the book says. I have been feeling a little squirlie on some turns, came home and checked the rear tire and it's at 10 psi, it really doesn't look low but it doesn't feel right. Any insight would be much appreciated.

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Sep 24, 2008 | 09:47 PM

Just Dave

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From: Spring Hill, Fl

I feel like I am being baited here but put some air in your tire before you get hurt. Yes do what the book says.

Sep 24, 2008 | 10:05 PM

CapnAdventure

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From: Great Falls, Va.

Feeling a little squirrely? Holy cow, son you should have crashed with your tire at 10 psi. YES...36 PSI.

Sep 25, 2008 | 12:37 AM

jdvorchak

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From: East Alton, IL

If you have only 10 lbs of pressure in the rear tire and you didn't let a lot out then I'd start looking for a nail or screw in it somewhere. They would have to sit for years to get the pressure down to only 10lbs. Also check your valve stem as it comes out of the rim. Could be abrated and cracked. To check it hold it to one side then the other and see if you hear air escaping. Just to confirm you can fill it to 36 lbs today and check it tomorrow. If it's not still at 36lbs you have a hole in the tube some where.