Thread: Tire Help
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Old 10-21-17 | 06:15 AM
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cny-bikeman
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Originally Posted by RichieSteele
Thanks for the info, I do have a tire pump and I had actually been pushing on the tires every day before my ride to see how tough and full they felt. I had used it on my front tire twice, but was afraid it might burst on me if i added too much. I am definitely a newbie to all of this lol
You need to use a gauge to determine sufficient pressure. Your thumb is not riding on the tire, but rather your entire body.
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