what is the REAL recommended PSI for this bike since people say the tires blow out at 100 psi?
79739
Damn I keep mine at 65-70 and Im 210 pounds on a 58cm frame with 700 x 25 stock wheels and tubeEDIT: Today after riding on 60psi for a few days, I increased the PSI to around 80psi. So far, no blowouts. The tires began to feel slow at 60psi once broken in. Now at 80psi, they feel OK.EDIT: 03/12/2014 Now I ride 90 PSI with no problems...
79740
I have generally kept mine at around 95 psi without issue. That's with the stock tires and tubes.
79741
I've been riding mine for about a month with the tires at about 90-95psi with no problems. I saw the comments about blow outs and kept it a little lower for safety's sake.
2026804
The pressure range marked on the gauge is 0 to 100 psi. I also use a digital tire gauge to verify pressure.
1694471
I wish I could give an exact answer but this seems to be only listed by few bike manufacturers. SO my research says most bikes are good for 250 pounds to 300 pounds. A chart I looked at said the same for tires. THe tires on this bike are supposed to carry 50 to 75 lbs. of air. My wife is 190 and I set the pressure to 50 lbs which seems to ride fine. Just my opinion but I think you would be fine maybe add more air, also these tires are 700 x 38 which are not real skinny. Hope this helps.!
1691163
I bought the larger of the two sizes. Spec may CLAIM 120 psi, but in my experience it is VERY difficult to get the bike's tires up to 90 psi. On the other hand, it does put in enough pressure to be able to ride the bike back home, where I can top it up with a powered pump.
25937
I believe it was 80 to 102 psi. I sent these things back to the vendor when I could not get even one mounted on my rims (broke a Pauls tire lever!) Cheaply made tires (made in India, I believe), sized too small that almost made me swear off Continental after having used them for many years. I instead purchased a pair of much more expensive Germany made Continental Gator Hardshell tires. Those tires mounted easily, by hand.
1414950
For me, 25th provides a better ride. I also inflate them to a lower psi than what is recommended. I run the rear tire at 90 psi and the front at 90psi. I think that set up provides me a better ride especially on roads that have been chip sealed. Mike
324189
I have only needed 100 psi. Line pressure with two people on my bike has been as high as 160 but only used compressor to 100 psi. I'm sure it will go to 110 and thought it was rated at 150.
668048
I was looking through the bikes manual & it doesn't say weight restriction. I'm about 150 and it's a comfortable ride. I don't think it would be safe for someone who's heavy. Too much stress on the tires.
1782736
This tire have 70 PSI max and thats more than enough for comfortable ride,I ride it mostly on side walks almost with same speed as on good road and this tire rocks.
1452117
As it written/printed/cast on the tire it is max 100 psi. In a hot weather pump it to about 80-85 psi in order the actual pressure does not expand to excess of 100 psi on direct exposure to sunlight.
1930659
It depends on the width and your weight! I weigh 175Lbs and run 90lbs on the 25mm version. If I had the 23mm I would run 100psi. If I had the 28mm I would run 80psi. If I weighed more I would run more pressure and vice versa. Old school is skinny tires at high pressure. The new science says wider tires and run the pressure well below the max on the sidewalls. It's actually faster on all but the smoothest of roads, not to mention more comfortable.
1452118
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/racing_tires/lugano for complete details. This particular tire is rated at 85-130 PSI.
1812364
tires should have rating of load at certain pressure single and dual written on tire. If semi tire we usually like to run 100 psi in a 11.2 x 24 so we use a 100psi crossfire. So what ever pressure you want tire to stay at thats the pressure of crossfire you buy.
63226
700c*23 there pretty thin. The tires wear out quick so I'd suggest you to put on some thickslicks.
1727665
Yes I can answer! It's the standard 115-120 PSI max for any 700-23 tire. Of course those are always guidelines, probably get away with a bit more or a bit less pressure than that. If you like I can take a photo, but I'm certain it's 120 PSI max.
692287
70 psi is normal for that size tube. I have a Cannondale quick cx and that is the psi I ride at.
512435
I have the 700c tires and they only mention a maximum PSI of 85 lbs (6 bars).