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on: April 18, 2006, 18:46:49 PM
What PSI do you ride your bike at? i have been testing mine today(did loads of rides at different levels) i think i like around 50~ tried up to 65 and down to 35 but 50 is the best for my road/slightly off road riding style.

it is funny how much difference the psi make tbh, 55+ was harsh and uncomfy.

bike needs a wash now
http://www.robdav.nildram.co.uk/dirty%20bike.JPG
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Reply #1 on: April 18, 2006, 18:53:02 PM
Quote from: DEViANCE
What PSI do you ride your bike at? i have been testing mine today(did loads of rides at different levels) i think i like around 50~ tried up to 65 and down to 35 but 50 is the best for my road/slightly off road riding style.

it is funny how much difference the psi make tbh, 55+ was harsh and uncomfy.


i got a crap pump with mine but i always use the guage on it till its 50.
Wether or not its correct is somat else :)
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Reply #2 on: April 18, 2006, 19:11:21 PM
Itll say on the side of your tyres.

Mines 65psi but thats cause they arent that wide on the tyre front.
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Reply #3 on: April 18, 2006, 19:43:37 PM
Depends completely on tire width, contruction, rider weight, surface, etc.

My road bikes tires are pretty soft as far as they go, about 100psi, and it still has a "magic carpet" ride due to to the great frame.

City/shopping bike gets 80psi rear, 70 front, on WTB Slickasaurus tires. 35mm. Very plush as well. :thumbup:
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  • Offline madmax

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Reply #4 on: April 18, 2006, 20:00:33 PM
when i was riding my MTB, id probably stick it at 40 - 50 psi for comfy road riding without too much drag.

its 32 front, 36 rear on the motorbike if thats any consalation :)
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Reply #5 on: April 18, 2006, 20:11:53 PM
32f 36r is what I put in the vw. :lol:
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Reply #6 on: April 18, 2006, 20:39:36 PM
Ive never ever bothered looking at cycle tyre pressures, I just keep them pumped up.
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Reply #7 on: April 18, 2006, 20:42:32 PM
33 front 30 rear on my... calibra lol and thats the comfort setting restricted to a cool 120mph with the pressures like that.. need more air if intending to go faster
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Reply #8 on: April 18, 2006, 20:48:57 PM
You can do it by feel on a mtb, but road bikes demand a proper gauge. ;)

I :wub: my cheap Joe Blow.
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