Optimum Tyre Pressure
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Optimum Tyre Pressure
Hi there, I am new to the forum.
I have been cycling two months now and thouroughly enjoy it, fitness wise and time wise, get a great adreneline rush. I cycle 11 mile a day, and at 45 years old, i need the exercise to keep me in shape.
This is possibly in the wrong section, but if someone could advise me on tyre pressure, I have a Univerve HT510, which i use solely for on the road, My original tyres where 26 inch by 1.95, which i used 40 Psi, now i have changed the tyres to Scwalbe Marathon 26 inch by 1.5, they recommend between 45 to 100 Psi, that is quite a range, As i said, i cycle only on the road, about 5 mile to my work,
Would appreciate any suggestions as to the optimum tyre pressure.
Thanks
I have been cycling two months now and thouroughly enjoy it, fitness wise and time wise, get a great adreneline rush. I cycle 11 mile a day, and at 45 years old, i need the exercise to keep me in shape.
This is possibly in the wrong section, but if someone could advise me on tyre pressure, I have a Univerve HT510, which i use solely for on the road, My original tyres where 26 inch by 1.95, which i used 40 Psi, now i have changed the tyres to Scwalbe Marathon 26 inch by 1.5, they recommend between 45 to 100 Psi, that is quite a range, As i said, i cycle only on the road, about 5 mile to my work,
Would appreciate any suggestions as to the optimum tyre pressure.
Thanks
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Higher pressure translates to less friction and rolling resistance. Also means less traction. Split the difference, go around 75 pounds. If you need to stop fast when in traffic, you want to grab the road, not skid! Just my thoughts.
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