Tire pressure . . .

I have been running my inner-tubed rear Avon MKII, which is rated at 36psi, at 26psi with good results. I'd like to go even lower, say as low as 20psi. My wheel/tire guy says it's ok to do so with my rigid framed bobber that weighs around 400lbs. I weigh about 135. Wondering what some of you might think about this . . .

So do you think 26psi is ok? It softens some of the worst jolts and makes riding easier on my back. I've tested it out on the same stretch of road near where I live.

They do make seats with springs attached under them. LOL

Ha-ha, true, but I just changed over from a sprung seat - there's not much difference, except on the worst bumps. I know where most of them are and can avoid them or slow down a bit. But most days I only travel about 30 to 50 miles, so I can still enjoy the ride.

I change the rear tire about every riding season anyway. I seem to get about 4000 to 5000 miles a year out of them. This is normal for a rigid framed bike equipped with the soft Avon MK II, I am told. The front lasts a little longer . . .

On a rigid some riders do exactly what you say to lesson the bumps josh but I wouldn't go much lower than 26 psi. North Carolina roads are awesome in general not like the frost heave pot hole riddled ruts of the northeast. Riders have dented rims and bent front ends up here never mind ride a rigid. If you do you better have an eagle eye.

Glad I don't live up there anymore (Cleveland) for that reason and the bitter winters I remember as a boy. I still have aspirations of making a road trip up there one day and wonder if the roads have improved since then.

Anyhow, I guess I'll stick with 26lbs. Don't want to risk getting too soft LOL.

If You get close to new hampster give me a holler I'll put you and the missus up as long as you need.