{"id":147985,"date":"2017-05-11T14:17:27","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T14:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=147985"},"modified":"2017-05-11T14:17:27","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T14:17:27","slug":"choose-tyre-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2017\/05\/11\/choose-tyre-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Your Tyre Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ask two cyclists what pressure you should pump your tyres to, and you\u2019ll get 10 answers. Let\u2019s cut the nonsense and keep it simple\u2026<\/strong>
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Picking up the groceries?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve just fitted new Continental tyres to your shopper bike, now take a look at the sidewall. Written next to psi, it gives you a minimum of 58 and a maximum pressure of 70.<\/p>\n

Add the two figures together and divide by two, then pump your tyres to 64 psi. Don\u2019t overthink it, it\u2019s that easy.<\/p>\n

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Are you a speed freak?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re after speed, you want a lower rolling resistance, and higher pressure means higher speeds. I\u2019m going to assume you\u2019ve spent a fortune on a set of Zipp 202 NSW Carbon Clinchers. Read the manual and you\u2019ll notice the max tyre pressure for those wheels is 125 psi.<\/p>\n

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Now buy tyres that go to that pressure, and pump your tyres to 125 psi. Bear in mind that if you have a higher BMI than a grand tour cyclist and you pump just 1 psi over that limit, you risk the tyres coming free of the rims when you corner at 25 mph.<\/p>\n

Release the pressure off road?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you venture off tarmac, it goes without saying that you\u2019ll endure irregularities to say the least. Tree roots, rocks, and just general erosion make even the most well-worn trails unpredictable. Ignore the upper limits of tyre pressure \u2013 you want traction as well as comfort.<\/p>\n

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Henry Horrocks, a Schwalbe sales manager, confessed that tyre pressure warnings on MTB tyres was a, \u201clawyer thing, for sure\u201d and many MTB pros will ride their tyres below minimum pressure if it means increased bounce to alleviate pressure from the joints.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your BMI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re pushing the upper or lower limits of tyre pressure, a key factor to consider is your own BMI. This doesn\u2019t mean you have to aim for a certain body weight \u2013 it just means you need to be realistic about what your weight to height ratio will let you do to your tyres.<\/p>\n

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High BMI is great if you\u2019re going to get out the saddle and sprint in a straight line, but it will put pressure on the contact between tyres and rims. Don\u2019t flirt with excesses of high or low tyre pressure. Look at the limits and keep a good 10 psi within the boundaries set by the lawyers.<\/p>\n

Road bike cycle club leisure ride?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pump your tyres to 100 psi. Don\u2019t ask questions. The answer is always 100 psi. Now go and have fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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