Vickyglip new curious member

[Vickyglip]

Hi to all
New member ,new to cycling with a dodgy knee
Just bought a 906xc tourer which am informed is a limited edition with a test and proving history for whispers early days
Would love to hear about people's memories of any events linked to this model and history
Anyone advise of starting point for the continental fighter 2 tyres air pressure as I,m working on the squeeze principle at present and I,m sure there must be a standard for a 90kg rider
Look forward to hearing from you all and exchanging a few views etc

 

[RobF]

There should be a pressure range marked on the side of the tyre.

The higher end of that range will give best puncture resistance, but a firmer ride, than the lower end.

 

[Vickyglip]

Pressure band

There should be a pressure range marked on the side of the tyre.

The higher end of that range will give best puncture resistance, but a firmer ride, than the lower end.

Thanks Rob
I,ll do just that as described by yourself as the bike has air adjustable forks where I tend to feel most of the road bumps from , should be able to dial the bumps out
It really does feel a proper engineered bike that they thought about
Regards

 

[Martin@e-bikeshop]

Thanks Rob
I,ll do just that as described by yourself as the bike has air adjustable forks where I tend to feel most of the road bumps from , should be able to dial the bumps out
It really does feel a proper engineered bike that they thought about
Regards

Vicky, if your forks are air sprung, don't by any means, attach a normal bike pump to the valve. It will blast pressure back at you, probably resulting in a face full of fork oil, and no compression left in the chamber..

Use the bike pump on the inner tubes, if you do adjust the shock, buy a proper shock pump, the forks can take a great deal of pressure, and must be made in small increments.. Normally a sticker on the side of the bike that converts your weight into psi. You can then set your air forks to this PSI, refer to the owners manual if the chart is not stuck to the forks.

Alternatively if you get stuck go to a good local bike shop and ask them to help.

Just wanted to give you a heads up as I hear people connecting bike pumps to air forks time and time again

Regards
Martin

 

[RobF]

Looks like Continental say between about 50 and 70psi, which is what I would expect:

Continental Cycle Tyres UK

Edit: Good advice from Martin (above) about the fork.

 

[Vickyglip]

Thanks for invaluable info as this sounds dangerous
In your debt pedelec s forum
Regards

 

[Vickyglip]

Close 50 to 65 psi but good advice. No idea until contacting you well advised people
Regards

 

[Vickyglip]

Just to pick your brains the front led light has four terminals of which two are used leaving two exposed yet the light is daylight sensitive what could the other terminals be fore
Tempted to try the other terminals with existing wiring
Any advice or info please
Regards