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How pumped should bike tires be for riding on bumpy sidewalks and streets? |
some people say to pump the tire so that ur body weight doesn't cause the tire to bend a little some say to have less then that so bumps don't bounce so much it all depends on the amount of suspension your bike has. if you have a dually or a hardtail, you can pump your tires around 45-50psi. when you press the tire with you thumb, it should barely indent. if you have no suspension, then go a little softer, 40psi. dont go too low or you risk getting a pinch flat. the lower pressure will help absorb some bumps, but the best way is to stand and use your legs as shock absorbers. Minimum is enough inflation that when you hit a bump, you don't "bottom out" on the rim. Think of the tire as a pillow for your metal wheel, you don't want to bend the metal by hitting on the bump. In practice, you'll want a bit more pressure than the minimum, the tires will roll and handle better. It depends on what kind of bike you have and what kind of ride you want. First off, you should look at the tires on your bike and make sure you don't underinflate or over-inflate your tires. There will be recommended psi levels printed on the sidewalls. A road bike with skinny tires usually are anywhere from 60 to over 100 psi. A mountain bike with fat tires will generally be from 30 to 60 psi. The lower the pressure, the more the tires will absorb the bumps, but your rolling resistance will be higher. Conversely, the higher psi will allow your bike to roll easier making it less work on you, but your ride will be bumpier. If you are a heavy rider (250+) you should be careful if you are riding at the minimum level for your tires. Add 5-10 psi to avoid damaging your rim, especially if you are on very bumpy roads. |
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