A Few Questions About Tires

[PaulSB]

At 49.5psi it measures 42mm. The front tire is measuring about .5mm less than the rear but I would think that's not an issue. Small variables in mounting maybe. They seem well fitted though. Even, all around the tire... and they do say they're handmade. I'm guessing total weight for me and the bike is around 230-240lbs. By the feel of the tires I'm thinking 47-48psi in the rear and 45-46psi in the front.

I would still like to know what the minimum is for the tire. I'll email Continental this week and see if they respond back to me.

Me + bike would be 75 pounds less than your set up. On the 35mm on gravel I ride at 50 (some days 45) rear and 55 front. For road riding I'm 60 and 65psi.

 

[Crevice]

Me + bike would be 75 pounds less than your set up. On the 35mm on gravel I ride at 50 (some days 45) rear and 55 front. For road riding I'm 60 and 65psi.

You use higher pressure in the front?

 

[PaulSB]

You use higher pressure in the front?

Sorry. No got the numbers the wrong way round. No idea how!! Age.

Gravel 55 rear 50 front (sometimes 50/45)
Road 65/60

 

[simongt]

that Marathon Plus model to such a tight fitting?

Tends to happen on Mavic rims. Not had an issue with my Galaxy or my or the GLWs Bromptons.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Load = 107kg, tyre width 42mm
Front= 43kg, rear = 64kg
I'd go for 40F/50R