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Abayaccountant from New Hampshire on 2/23/2019 6:03:58 AM:
We are planning to ride from Connellsville to Pittsburgh, take the train to DC and ride back to Connellsville in late May/early June. We have 2.2 inch tires and Amtrak states that the maximum tire width can only be 2 inches (no fat bikes). How strict is this rule? Will we have a problem or can we deflate the tires if necessary? Also, we have to get the train very early morning in Pittsburgh and are staying at the Hampton Inn close to the station. How safe is this area at 4:00 am?

Thanks for any advice!
 
John from Pittsburgh on 2/23/2019 11:53:12 AM:
Your tires will be fine, no worries since they’re not fat bikes. You could always deflate if it came to it but I’ve not heard of anyone having to do so. But it’s not that strict.

I would exercise the same caution you would use in any mid-size or major city at that hour. Once in the station,though, there should be other travelers inside.

Happy Riding!
 
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