Rigid frame/Hard tail question
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From: Corona, Ca
Thats why I was asking. I agree that too low of a tire pressure can be dangerous.
I read in different threads that some riders lower the pressure to somewhat accomodate for the rough ride. Others mention tire expansion at higher speeds making the tire more conical/taller creating less contact with the road.
I read in different threads that some riders lower the pressure to somewhat accomodate for the rough ride. Others mention tire expansion at higher speeds making the tire more conical/taller creating less contact with the road.
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From: navarre ohio
running low pressure helps a little, it gives you about an inch of suspension. but it also will cause fast tire wear, and can cause a tire to blow out if it is ridden that way very far(like several miles, on the highway). best thing to do is air them up, and dodge the potholes. lots of people have ridden lots of miles on a rigid frame. after you hit one or two potholes, you naturally avoid them after that.
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