Bike Forums - PSI for city riding

Page 2 of 2

Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)

- Singlespeed & Fixed Gear (https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/)

- - PSI for city riding (https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/987835-psi-city-riding.html)

T13	01-05-15 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardboiled718 (Post 17442247)

When encountering cracks, bumps, potholes, etc. the most important thing is to watch the road and just avoid that stuff. If you have to go over something make sure you stand up to absorb the shock with your legs, lean back and pull up on the bars so your front tire clears the obstacle, then move your weight forward to release pressure as the rear tires clears.

I've ridden for years, based on this. I've never carried a gauge, ever, and never had an excessive problem with flats.

hairnet

01-05-15 08:42 PM

Do your floor pumps not have gauges? If fixing flat on the side of the road go ahead and pump to your heart's desire.

I have a gauge for my MTB because mountain biking is serious business.

lubes17319

01-06-15 07:30 AM

230# on 35s, I run 70 front, 80+ rear.

Phil_gretz

01-06-15 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 17444490)

I have a gauge for my MTB because mountain biking is serious business.

^hairnet is right, here. Riding a hard-tailed MTB, the tire pressure is pretty important to get just right. Too much pressure, and the ride is harsh and the front tire doesn't track as well.
Too little... mushy and risk of tire/tube or rim damage. It took me several years to learn this.

On topic, for road, those formulas will get you pretty close. I ride 25s, 28s, and 32s, and keep to below the recommended maximum.

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:57 PM.

Page 2 of 2

Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page