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@Shanghaied
The problem is the low volume of the tyres, you have less "suspension travel" when you hit a bump before you bottom out on the rims, so I don't see how narrower rims would help. Like cedywedy said, inflate to as high as possible. For what it's worth, I run Hutchinson Topslick (26" x 1") on one bike and keep them at almost 10 bar. I have only pinch flated twice in three years as a commuter. Pretty harsh ride though, and don't reckon I'd do it if the roads were rougher.