cragginshred
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We ride 22 to 24lbs on amish bikes how much pressure for e bikes **for steeep slabs rolls and chunk?
If running the same tyres, you would only need to go a couple of PSI more. I run the same in my SL but the weight it a bit closer to my normal bike.We ride 22 to 24lbs on amish bikes how much pressure for e bikes **for steeep slabs rolls and chunk?
Do you ride terrain like this? Start is more slab, last half is rolls and chunk!If running the same tyres, you would only need to go a couple of PSI more. I run the same in my SL but the weight it a bit closer to my normal bike.
Nice riding... not a lot of skidding so it sounded like you were mostly in control! For me, it depends on what tires you are using and whether you are using inserts rather than air pressure for any particular trail. For "trails" like you posted where rolling speed is not an concern, I run my tires at F18/R20 but I run Cushcore which makes up for a few PSI and adds stiffness to the sidewalls (EXO+ Maxx Grip on the front and EXO+ Maxx Terra on the back). My setup is for grip and comfort as I am old and injured so I don't want to get shaken up with every little lump on the trail. Tire pressure can make a big difference to ride quality for me. What are you running?Do you ride terrain like this? Start is more slab, last half is rolls and chunk!
I will go up a few pounds for sure, however None of our trails are all dirt. We have so much granite up here it's crazyI would normally go for a few psi up vs the pressure you would ride when not on steep slab rolls and chunk. See how it feels and then adjust up or down.
Advice a bit generic I know, but I know nothing about your riding weight, speed, riding stye, jumps etc, nor anything at all about your current tyres, whether you are tubeless, tubed, use inserts etc.
My amish bike has cush core but because I want to be able to change my tires without dislocating a finger I am not on the E bike.Nice riding... not a lot of skidding so it sounded like you were mostly in control! For me, it depends on what tires you are using and whether you are using inserts rather than air pressure for any particular trail. For "trails" like you posted where rolling speed is not an concern, I run my tires at F18/R20 but I run Cushcore which makes up for a few PSI and adds stiffness to the sidewalls (EXO+ Maxx Grip on the front and EXO+ Maxx Terra on the back). My setup is for grip and comfort as I am old and injured so I don't want to get shaken up with every little lump on the trail. Tire pressure can make a big difference to ride quality for me. What are you running?
I read it as Front 18psi, Rear 20psi (psi = pounds per square inch)... BTW what does F18/R20 translate into pounds?
I only use Maxxis tires so I have never heard of XO tires. F18/R20 refers to front 18 PSI and Rear 20 PSI (I weight around 180 lbs).My amish bike has cush core but because I want to be able to change my tires without dislocating a finger I am not on the E bike.
I was running XO tires which led to both sidewall and rim damage. Now I have a DD tire on it with a tube due to the rim damage
New rim en route. BTW what does F18/R20 translate into pounds?
Good to know! I've rock climbed Squamish but never rode there. The extra air pressure was in relation to using a tube until I get my new wheelI only use Maxxis tires so I have never heard of XO tires. F18/R20 refers to front 18 PSI and Rear 20 PSI (I weight around 180 lbs).
Around Vancouver and Squamish, we also have grippy granite but I don't know why you would want to go up in tire pressure on slabs as they can be so gnarly and chunky, which for me, shakes the crap out of my arthritic wrists. As for Cushcore, do you find it difficult to install or remove a tire? I don't have any troubles putting a tire on but breaking the bead can be a bitch as the sealant acts like a glue on the already tight rims.
What kind of wheels are you running? I use WeAreOne wheels. They have a lifetime replacement and several of my Bros have had to use their warrantee without issue.Good to know! I've rock climbed Squamish but never rode there. The extra air pressure was in relation to using a tube until I get my new wheel
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