Black bicyle leaning on a trail signpost in a forest

Black bicycle leaning on tree by sidewalk with a large metal part strapped to the rear rack

Black bicycle leaning on bicycle rack with a metal mesh basket on back, in front of a car

Been having a blast living car-free with my Jones SWB, embracing the low-tire-pressure lifestyle. Also, hello lemmy / fedi bikers!

    • kirk@midwest.socialOP
      1·
      3 days ago

      The bigger the tire, the lower pressure you can run, which makes it more comfortable over rough pavement and trails. This bike has no suspension but I’m still able go over big rocks, roots, etc. comfortably if I drop the pressure. I ride trails but not aggressively/getting air or anything. So I can ride pavement a while to get to some trails, drop the pressure and have a good time off road, then air up and zip back home. And no suspension to deal with/maintain (+ can run cargo racks front and back if I want, which you can’t always with suspension).

      It’s a trend/rediscovery of sorts in the “all-terrain bike” hype-sphere (but I do like it)

      • pftbest@sh.itjust.works
        1·
        2 days ago

        But it makes it harder to roll, so you spend more energy pedaling. Especially in the city on a pavement you can roll much easier with higher pressure.

        • jnod4@lemmy.caEnglish
          1·
          2 days ago

          In England I always low pressure my ebike, so much better on slippery roads. Harder to push, yes, for the motor not for me

      • glitching@lemmy.ml
        1·
        2 days ago

        how big is the tire and how low do you go with the pressure? how much do you weigh? don’t you have issues with pinch flats riding thusly?

        • kirk@midwest.socialOPEnglish
          1·
          2 days ago

          Tire is 2.8" and I’m about 65 kg, not sure how low I go on pressure since I don’t have a gauge but people routinely go below 10 psi on soft trails.

          Pinch flats can happen but it’s harder with bigger tires since there’s a longer travel distance before the pinch. And most people set up tubeless to avoid pinch flats entirely.

  • Zoop@beehaw.org
    5·
    4 days ago

    I don’t know anything about bikes, but this one looks pretty nice! I’m jealous. I’m glad you’re loving it!