Winno
Likes Dirt
Hi peeps.
I have a Trek Procaliber 9.8SL hardtail which runs Maxxis Ardent Race 2.2 tyres on Kovee Elite 23 Boost carbon rims.
I'm looking to switch off the Maxxis for some Bonty R3 32mm road tyres when I start commuting.
Trouble is, Trek tell me I really shouldn't be running more than 50psi on these rims given their wider width and being carbon.
After previously running 100psi on my old road bike and mountain bikes (narrow aluminium rims) 50psi seems way low.
I love speed and traditionally higher pressures but don't want to wreck my nice wheels.
I also don't want to buy a second set of wheels because it would be costly as I'd need to run Boost hubs and lace them to higher capacity Al rims.
I'd welcome any comments re running low pressures for commuting.
Does it work?
Cheers all.
I have a Trek Procaliber 9.8SL hardtail which runs Maxxis Ardent Race 2.2 tyres on Kovee Elite 23 Boost carbon rims.
I'm looking to switch off the Maxxis for some Bonty R3 32mm road tyres when I start commuting.
Trouble is, Trek tell me I really shouldn't be running more than 50psi on these rims given their wider width and being carbon.
After previously running 100psi on my old road bike and mountain bikes (narrow aluminium rims) 50psi seems way low.
I love speed and traditionally higher pressures but don't want to wreck my nice wheels.
I also don't want to buy a second set of wheels because it would be costly as I'd need to run Boost hubs and lace them to higher capacity Al rims.
I'd welcome any comments re running low pressures for commuting.
Does it work?
Cheers all.