ideal psi tire pressure for hard rock sport?
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ideal psi tire pressure for hard rock sport?
I just bought a new specialized hard rock sport 06 model 2 days ago. What is the ideal tire pressure for this bike? Everything is stock, and I weigh 170 lbs.
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Originally Posted by toxicrain
I just bought a new specialized hard rock sport 06 model 2 days ago. What is the ideal tire pressure for this bike? Everything is stock, and I weigh 170 lbs.
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+1 you are not out of the normal range of weight
What kind/size of tires are they?
What kind/size of tires are they?
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Max pressure on knobbies (should be 65psi)...check the side.
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Originally Posted by toxicrain
I just bought a new specialized hard rock sport 06 model 2 days ago. What is the ideal tire pressure for this bike? Everything is stock, and I weigh 170 lbs.
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Originally Posted by toxicrain
Ok thanks, I checked the side of the tire and it said 80 psi. What would happen if you pump it past the psi limit?
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You can go a little beyond the max. Tire companies put a little leeway due to liability reasons, and because of dingbats, but I wouldn't test these waters too far.
Knobbies on pavement will hardly ever get any flats. I've been riding my mountain bike with knobbies on pavement for 5 years, and have never ever had any flats on them when on the road.
However, I second johnny's suggestion and get slicks...makes for a much nicer, comfortable ride.
Knobbies on pavement will hardly ever get any flats. I've been riding my mountain bike with knobbies on pavement for 5 years, and have never ever had any flats on them when on the road.
However, I second johnny's suggestion and get slicks...makes for a much nicer, comfortable ride.