😮I run conti 4 seasons (28’s) at 100 psi so give me a bit of comfort.
I run 700x28 (that measure ~31mm wide in real life on 17mm internal rim width) Conti Grand Sport Race at 65-70PSI on the front and 80-87PSI on the rear. I've been using the high end of range recently, because I'm s few Kg heavier this summer than last.
I'm currently ~78Kg, total weight of me on road bike with 2 litres of fluid; food; puncture repair gear; mobile etc. in this hot weather is ~92Kg.
Double wrap your bars with cork tape, or bar ends, or ergons.
Wider drop bars than 'ideal'.
Don't slam that stem.
Brookes saddle.
Really get your positions right.
Carbon forks, carbon seat post.
Rack, panniers, mudguards.
28's plus. Spikes for winter.
Take your time, you'll toughen up eventually.
I usedvto do 40miles a day everyday, audaxing at weekends, at it was actually nicer than my current shorter commute and took as long.
I used to do a similar distance 3 times a week. I used to look forward to the rides. You’ll ride in all weather but when you get a crisp still blue sky morning it is a great feeling.
you will also get very fit. Enjoy.
15 miles and circa 2000 feet of climbing each way.
Carry as little as possible.
Always take spare food.
Rest when you need to
