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I own a road bike and i don't know how much to pump up the tires. all the way hard? or what? |
I own a road bike and i don't know how much to pump up the tires. all the way hard? or what? Tires will list a PSI (pounds per square inch) range on the side. You want to make sure you stay within this range. The lower end will give you a softer, more comfortable ride, but it generally be less efficient and more prone to flat tires. The higher end of the range will give you a firmer, more efficient ride, but it will also transfer more of the road vibrations to you. On a road bike, the range is usually 100-120 psi. Me personally, I tend to go for the higher end because I like the efficiency and lack of flat tires. you have to feel it while you're doing it. after you pump it a little, check the tires and see for yourself. Is it firm? Or is it kind of squishy? You want it to be pretty firm. All the way is best for less punctures and generally best unless you are riding on soft ground. it will tell you on tyre it should say max psi and a number look at the side of you're tires, they will say max psi. usually for a road bike its 100 psi. But for a racing bike its 120 psi. Just read the side of the tire and you're pump should have a gage. I'm 6'2 and about 190 pounds, and I inflate to 115 PSI. My wife is 5'7 125, and she goes to 95 PSI. It depends on your weight, so use those number to figure out where you should be. It depends on the tires you run. Tires will list a PSI (pounds per square inch) range on there side. I prefer to run Continental tires and run 150 psi. Your weight doesn't have any bearing on your tire pressure, it does however have a bearing on the size tire you should run. If your weight class is170lbs or less you can get by with a 700 x18c or a 700x20c and if you are in the 185lbs class or more it's recommended you use 700x23c or larger tire. Road bikes tire pressure should be run at the top end of the recommended tire psi to get the maximum benefit of the tire, speed, ride, performance and most importantly longevity of the tire, to little psi and you break down the sidewall, to much and you use up the tire tread rather quickly. Again, should be run at the top end of the recommended tire psi to get the maximum benefit, and use a good tire gauge to check your pressure before every ride. |
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