[bicycletricycle]

Some evidence to add to the mix. I have been using Compass 650Bx42 Babyshoe Pass extralight tires for some time (with tubes). I have had good luck with very few flats. I think my current pair has about 1500-2000 miles on them.


I usually run them around 45 psi and don't re-inflate until they get down to about 35psi.

A few days ago I accidentally pumped them up to 55psi because I cant see the gauge that well (getting old). When I reached down to take the pump head off of the valve I noticed that I had over inflated it but I decided to just leave it.

Got a flat the next day from a small piece of glass......

I have always thought that the lower pressure gets you less flats thing seemed a little silly, I just can't imagine it would make that big of a difference. Not a believer yet but I thought I would share my experience.