Question #2 for the hardcore 29er group

[XCMike]

ok now that I own a 29er what PSI do you Guys/Gals run in say a 2.1 Kenda small block 8 using stans?

[singleSSpeedster]

how much do you weigh?

i am 165-170 with gear and ran my rear sb8 at about 32 psi (with a tube).

[cjwally]

I run 30 psi up front and 32 psi in the back. Keep in mind though that this is on a tubeless setup. I am using the 2.55 weirwolf lt up front and a 2.35 rampage in the back. Becuase the SB8 has less volume I would think you would have to run it a tad higher....closer to 35 psi would probably be good.

What type of riding do you do? Tech ST or mostly fireroad?

[XCMike]

I'm 180 using stans I went out today with 40 psi? I might drop it to about 35 see how that feels

[BandMan]

155 Lbs. 27up front 30 in the back. Rigid fork. Nevagal tires. Any more pressure and I start to bounce around like a pinball.

[cjwally]

Originally Posted by XCMike

I'm 180 using stans I went out today with 40 psi? I might drop it to about 35 see how that feels

It is definately a personal preference. Have fun...

[OMR]

I've run the SB8's front and back at 30-32 if it's a bit rocky.... add more sand and I'll run them lower at 26-28. I run the Neves at 22-26 depending on conditions.... play around with the pressures as the trail conditions changes.

PS: I weigh in at 150 and tend to ride very light.

[singleSSpeedster]

Originally Posted by XCMike

I'm 180 using stans I went out today with 40 psi? I might drop it to about 35 see how that feels

i think 35 is a good place to start off with. have a good ride!

[foofighter]

i run 30psi but i'm tubed...i get great great traction knock wood hope i dont get pinch flat

[BrewMaster]

I've run them from 30 to 45 psi with a tube and the sidewalls feel flimsy no matter what pressure I run. I can feel them roll over on tight turns or on fast rocky sections.

[KonaDupee]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

I've run them from 30 to 45 psi with a tube and the sidewalls feel flimsy no matter what pressure I run. I can feel them roll over on tight turns or on fast rocky sections.

Brew, that's not the tires. It's your bike's automatic mudhole-seeking feature.

[dstepper]

Friends don't let friends ride Small Block 8s in the San Gabriels.

This is the trail that I have ridden many times. I got lazy and did not take the SB off the rear after a slickrock trip. SB's braking power has much to be desired in decomposed granite...so into the water I went. They are OK on the OC dirt, never again in the SBs.

Dean