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Hello Steve.
Wow, how fortunate are we to have you here?
Can you tackle one of the 'urban myths' that we've probably all heard: that to heat the tyre up and raise the pressure you actually need to take air out, which allows the rubber to flex and heat, resulting in higher pressures.
If there's truth to this, can you clarify when it's applicable?
It's a frequent debate during very cold days; should riders change pressures, and if so is this done by adding a little air or removing some?
Thanks, Julian.
What Is The Right Pressure?
in School Questions/General Discussion
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Thanks, makes sense.
Can I ask you one more question re wet riding? Another mith says that it's a good idea to put more air in the tyres, in an effort to keep the grooves open. The opposite being that with low air pressures (and considering that temps and pressures won't rise from riding) the 'flat spot' in contact with the track closes the grooves in the tyres. What are your thoughts on this? I can understand the logic - is there any evidence to suggest that it could be happening?
Thanks again,
Julian.