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Tom Davidson

37psi in 32mm tyres: Why tyre pressures are getting lower at Paris-Roubaix

A person inflating bike tyres with a handheld Fumpa Pump.

Riders at Paris-Roubaix this weekend will be running tyre pressures as low as, and perhaps even lower than, 37psi (2.5 bar). 

The race, famous for its tough cobbled sectors, tends to bear witness to the lowest road race pressures of the year, as those competing look to balance comfort and speed. 

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