Psi In Road Bike Tires
As an example i use gatorskins on my road bike 23c and my commuter bikes 28c.
Psi in road bike tires. There was a time when most riders would opt for 23c tyres on the road pump the tyre pressure up to around 110psi for every ride letting out just a little air to provide extra grip in poor weather. Tire pressure is crucial for safety in cars and bicycles are no different. Tire pressure of the road bikes. The recommended tire pressure psi for a bicycle.
10 bike tips hacks for mtb road and beyond duration. The road bike tires need to run at high pressure to reduce the chances of a pinch. Bike tires can handle quite a range of pressure. How much air should.
For every 5kg over 70 kgs of the rider you need to add 1 psi. I run the rear tire 10 psi below the max and the front tire 15 20 psi below the max. That includes fairly objective measurements with a power meter. When i made that transition from running at max i noticed a lot more comfort and no loss of speed or efficiency.
Proper tire pressure lets your bike roll quickly ride smoothly and avoid flats narrow tires need more air pressure than wide ones.