Orange Five Alpine 29er - Tyre Pressure

[John D9395]

Hi

Bought an Orange Five Alpine 29er recently and to say I have been pleased with it is an understatement.

However, today, I have just done a 25 mile ride, combination of off road tracks and hard tracks / roads.

I inflated my tyres before leaving to 40 psi in the rear and 30 psi in the front.

My theory is that I need a bit of softness in the mud / off road tracks, but not too soft that it caused too much rolling resistance on the hard tracks / roads.

Roads / hard tracks, no issues, felt great.

Off road tracks, the back end kicked out a lot more than I liked, first time out in the damp / mud, as it has been fairly dry since I got the bike.

Obviously my rear tyre was too high in pressure for the tracks, but how low should it be that I don't get too much rolling resistance.

Tyres are Conti Rubber Queens.

Any help / advice appreciated

[John D9395]

Hi

Very much what I thought.

Yes, front and rear shocks set up to suit my weight / ride.