Inflate to what psi?

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I have a new road bike that came with 700x25c tires and they're stamped
with "inflate to 100 psi". Now, does this mean "make sure you get at
least 100 psi to avoid pinch flats" or does it mean "100 psi is the
MAX!!"

I'm guessing it's the min. I've been pumping up to 110 or so. What's
normal for this size tire? Does the wheel matter? It's got Bontrager
select wheels and tires.

Stick to 100psi. It's not the physical maximum but it's the safe max.

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Quoted message said:

I have a new road bike that came with 700x25c tires and they're stamped
with "inflate to 100 psi". Now, does this mean "make sure you get at
least 100 psi to avoid pinch flats" or does it mean "100 psi is the
MAX!!"

maximum

Max psi that's totally safe. I find 100psi in 25mm tires to be perfect.
An more and the handling gets glassy, any less and I pinch flat. If you
weigh under 170# you could probably run 90psi for more comfort.