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From: wagner@uw-june (David B. Wagner)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: clincher tire pressure question
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Date: Fri, 26-Oct-84 16:16:07 EDT
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Regarding exceeding the rated pressure on clincher tires:

Relax!  The rated pressures have such a large safety margin
built in that you can safely pump good quality clinchers up to
125% or more of their rated pressure.  I always run my 95 psi tires
at 110 psi.  And yes, you will notice reduced rolling resistance
(although, that has a great deal to do with how much you weigh.
In my case, at 210 pounds, the tire shape is distinctly flattened
out when I run my tires at only 95 psi.)

Happy cycling!

				Dave Wagner
				wagner@uw-june