Tyre pressure

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I know on the continental site they recommend 95 psi for the gatorskins but usually the rear tyre is inflated more,so before i go out for the first time on these tyres could any of you give me some advice on what pressures they use.

Thanks.

 

[ianwoodi]

i always run my conti 4000 at 120psi

 

[Kies]

I run 100 on the rear and 90 on the front.
Personal choice as i found 100 on the front gave me more jarring over rough roads

 

[jayonabike]

100 in the winter 120 in the summer.

 

[Sillyoldman]

I found this calculator very useful and if you open the links to more in depth explanations and charts it is very informative. I used to inflate to almost maximum given on the sidewall but using the calculator I dropped both front and rear to the recommended and the difference in ride comfort was amazing. Also noticed no difference in rolling resistance compared to the over inflation I had been using and I feel to have better grip now as well.

http://www.dorkypantsr.us/bike-tire-pressure-calculator.html

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Thanks for all your replies.

I tweeted conti tyres and they replied

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Conti Bike Tyres@ContiTyres
@Richard33639078 95 is recommended for the 25 or 28mm version. With more load on the rear, a 5psi difference will be fine. Try a few combo's

 

[smokeysmoo]

FWIW I run 23mm Gators at 120 front and rear, but then again I am a heffalump!

 

[DWiggy]

My Gatorskins are always pumped up to 120psi, whatever the weather, and so far (touch wood) I've been completely puncture proof, im now on my second set, they are sooo good for commuting and winter sportive's