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'Religious debate' time! Check in with your tire pressure... (self.mtb)

submitted 1 year ago by flambonkscious to c/mtb

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I'm curious what other folks are doing pressure-wise.

I'm fairly lightweight (70kg, possibly after lunch? With back pack and water, who knows? I usually carry extra tools, etc...), and run 2.6" 27.5/650b tires.

Rear is around 20psi, but it's tubeless so I generally catch it once it's slipped down to 15 or 17 after a few weeks :). I've just realized I'm not even sure what the tire is, but it's a maxxis brand, so probably actually 2.4" wide compared to most other companies - not much clearance on my Intense Recluse

My front is usually about 18psi, on a specialized 2.6" somethingorother (pretty sure it's not a butcher)

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[–] gizmonicus 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Depends. I have a few setups I run.

Trail bike (Clash 2021) 27.5x2.4":

25/f 29/r for higher consequence trails with lots of rocks and roots. I hate squirmy tires, and the suspension eats up most of the impact.
24/f 27/r for better traction for more of the daily trail ride conditions.

Jump/SS (Meta HT AM 2020) 27.5x2.8":

18/f 18/r for trails
24/f 25/r for jumps

On trails, if it's really slick, I may drop 1-2psi for better traction. Obviously, if jumps are slick, I won't ride them.

[–] flambonkscious 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nice! Thanks for the complete response

What do you weigh, if you don't mind me asking?

I should really weigh my pack and tools...

[–] gizmonicus 1 points 1 year ago

With all my gear, probably 185lbs.