Re: tire pressure
Set the tire pressure for the conditions you encounter. Ed in Maine is smart! and has the right idea for his situation, IMO. Less pressure (but keep high enough so you don't pinch tubes) works to reduce harshness on slower rough roads and provides a larger footprint for traction, higher pressures for cruising, easier steering, and optimum gas mileage. I've noticed with new tires and tubes, my '31 needs the pressure to be checked at least monthly as the tubes leak air faster than modern tubeless types (I suppose that can vary with the particular brand's tube material used). I run 35 lbs mostly, but 30 on the horrible back roads where I live - chuck-holes everywhere!
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