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Old August 19th 05, 12:35 PM
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Save me from spending too much time digging.

What is the "real" max psi in a coker tire? The tire itself says inflate
to 32 psi (as I recall). But I've read recently that youz guys might
pump it all the way up to 60 psi.

Then I also read recently about tires going "boom".

I ride mine at the recommended 32 psi.

You?


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Old August 19th 05, 01:34 PM
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I think which rim also makes a difference. I'm using the Airfoil and it
was much harder to mount the tire than the stock rim. I run 38 to 40
pounds tubeless. Note: tubeless is harder on the tire bead than using a
tube.


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Old August 19th 05, 02:00 PM
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I have been slowly pushing my pressure up. I am currently riding at 45
pounds. It rolls much better than 32 pounds. I kept it at 32 for a
long time, partially because that was what the tire said, and partially
because I liked the stability that the softer tire gives. The problem
is going uphill. You really grag up the hills with low tire pressure.
I'm sure there are others riding with even more air than me though.


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Old August 19th 05, 02:31 PM
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I ride mine at 50 lbs and ride exclusively on pavement. When I raised
the pressure it rolled with much less resistence. I'm 200 lbs.


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Old August 19th 05, 02:53 PM
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Dirtsurfer wrote:
*I think which rim also makes a difference. I'm using the Airfoil and
it was much harder to mount the tire than the stock rim. I run 38 to
40 pounds tubeless. Note: tubeless is harder on the tire bead than
using a tube. *


Just curious, why tubeless?

I have the airfoil rim and generally run at least 60 psi in my Coker
tire. I'm also 290 lbs. so I need the extra pressure to hold me up.

Bruce


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Old August 19th 05, 03:54 PM
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Thanks all.

I'm going to zip right up to 45 psi to start. I appreciate the shock
absorption at 32, but lately I've felt like I'm riding thru jello.
(Especially while gragging up those hills)

Caution will be taken. I consistently have my worst wrecks the very day
I increase tire pressure.

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Old August 19th 05, 05:40 PM
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yoopers wrote:
*Just curious, why tubeless?

I have the airfoil rim and generally run at least 60 psi in my Coker
tire. I'm also 290 lbs. so I need the extra pressure to hold me up.

Bruce *



Man, and you were hoping up and down on my KH24 with only 20lbs in the
tire! Fortunately it's till straight.


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Old August 19th 05, 07:04 PM
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bugman wrote:
*Man, and you were hoping up and down on my KH24 with only 20lbs in
the tire! Fortunately it's till straight. *


I was hopping lightly...


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Old August 19th 05, 09:46 PM
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yoopers wrote:
*Just curious, why tubeless?

I have the airfoil rim and generally run at least 60 psi in my Coker
tire. I'm also 290 lbs. so I need the extra pressure to hold me up.

Bruce *

Getting rid of a 524 gram tube for a rim strip and fluid that weights
about 200 grams is a performance increase. Not to mention flat
protection and manuvers like a smaller wheel. I just slipped below the
200 lbs mark, any more than 40 pounds, it feels too hard.


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Old August 19th 05, 09:51 PM
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yoopers wrote:
*I was hopping lightly... *



Actually, I would say skillfully. I still can't hop. I guess it
would help if I practiced, but after really putting time into it I hurt
my ankles. Haven't motivated myself to do it since. But, I can
consistently roll mount my Coker.


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