#MTB TIRE PSI PRO#

As surprising as it may seem, riding at a low PSI such as 30 compared to 50-70 will provide less rolling resistance according to Lennard Zinn from VeloNews. Gravel Road: Gravel road racing/riding is gaining popularity as a nitty-gritty way to enjoy cycling. Fat tire bikes do not have the best rolling resistance as it is, so do yourself a favor and put it up to max when riding on the roads – unless of course, you like a very good workout. Many riders enjoy the lower pressures: 5-10 PSI for soft riding conditions, 11-20 for trail riding and 20-max for road riding conditions. The maximum PSI for most fat tires is around 30 but seldom do fat-tire riders ever ride at this pressure. A few PSIs will make a noticeable riding difference. A lot of riders pump up their tires to higher pressure for when they’re going to the trail and once they’re there, they release pressure for a more grippy ride.įat Bike: Fat tires often are the most sensitive tire for being so large.

This is important when trying to go through technical courses and routes as it will provide you with more traction and security. With more extreme terrain to navigate, I recommend that you go with the lower end of the MTB tire pressure range as you will have more grip. If you're riding trails with not a ton of undulation, a higher pressure will be better. Mountain Bike: Many mountain bike tires recommend 35-65 PSI. Having the pressure lower will give you better comfort and traction when going on the less smooth surface. If you’re riding on crushed gravel or woodchips, I recommend pressure to be a bit (5-10 PSI) lower. For smooth pavement you want the max pressure your tires will allow. You can change this depending on the conditions of what you are riding on. Hybrid Bike: For hybrid tires, the range is usually between 60-85 PSI.

#MTB TIRE PSI PRO#

Check out this video that shows where pro racers like their tires at. I don't like going much higher because then my ride becomes too bouncy and is not comfortable. Most pro racers will use a tubular tire as it is lighter and will run higher pressure than tube-type tires, but tubular tires do lose air much faster than a regular tube type clincher tire so you will need to inflate a tubular more often. A lot of riders say that lower pressure on wet roads feels as if the roads are not wet at all, and this can also prevent hydroplaning, which is when you slide uncontrollably on the wet surface of a road. If it’s wet or even if cold outside, many riders like a lower pressure as the tires are more grippy. The smooth surface provides less rolling resistance and will thus equate to a faster speed. If you are riding on smooth pavement, the higher end of pressure will be better for you. Road Bike: Most tube-type clincher tires range from 85-110 for road bikes, while tubular tires can put up to around 150-200 PSI. Check out our Inflation Guide to see what to run your tires at. What to ride it based on use and conditions. On almost all tires, there will be a guide on the sidewall of the tire to indicate the maximum and minimum pressure ranges.

Much like the proper position fit on a bike, there is a textbook answer and then there is the personal preference answer about prime tire inflation. Your bicycle tires are your connection to the road so it’s important to have them in proper working order.

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