Just as with any other vehicles, riding with the appropriate tyre pressure will make a big difference especially in a cycling routine. A bike's tyre pressure can greatly affect your balancing grip, pedals cycling efficiency and overall comfort while riding. So if you're one lucky biker whose bike is not fitted with airless tyres, care to read further for some useful guide.
Generally speaking, tyre width and pressure are very much linked. These factors are inversely related because the greater the tyre width, the lower the required pressure and vice versa. For example, when you are pedal cycling on a road bike, which has narrower tyre width, you will need to pump your bike with more air. And if you are fond of dirt road biking, a mountain or hybrid bike will require less air. The simple thing to watch out for is an overinflated narrow tyre and an under-inflated wide tyre.
Why is it important to watch out for overinflated and under-inflated tyres? Although under inflated tyres do have more rolling resistance, it is more prone to pinch flats. Sometimes such can come off the rim easily which can ruin your day pedals cycling. On the other hand, overinflated tyres are more prone to damage from sharp rocks or any protruding object on the road. Moreover, you will have a difficulty controlling it because it easily bounces or slide. It also has less rolling resistance although it works well on smooth paved surfaces.
You can locate the tyre's maximum pressure range marked on the side of each tyre in psi (pounds per square inch). However, aside from the maximum pressure range, another factor for pressure determination is your body weight. Body weight and tyre pressure are directly related to each other. Thus, a heavier biker would equally need a higher pressure and vice versa. Moreover, the type of surface you are pedals cycling into can alter your pressure needs. Sandy and rough surfaces call for a reduced pressure while smooth trails need a high pressured tyre.
Finally, before embarking on your pedals cycling trip; be sure to check your tyre pressure first. Even if it is seldom used, some air pressure can be lost due to rubber's natural porosity. Bear in mind too that rear tyre supports more weight so it requires a higher pressure of about ten percent than the front tyres. If possible, avoid using air compressors at service stations. The high pressure and volume of the air it pumps can easily overfill and may explode off your rim.
Generally speaking, tyre width and pressure are very much linked. These factors are inversely related because the greater the tyre width, the lower the required pressure and vice versa. For example, when you are pedal cycling on a road bike, which has narrower tyre width, you will need to pump your bike with more air. And if you are fond of dirt road biking, a mountain or hybrid bike will require less air. The simple thing to watch out for is an overinflated narrow tyre and an under-inflated wide tyre.
Why is it important to watch out for overinflated and under-inflated tyres? Although under inflated tyres do have more rolling resistance, it is more prone to pinch flats. Sometimes such can come off the rim easily which can ruin your day pedals cycling. On the other hand, overinflated tyres are more prone to damage from sharp rocks or any protruding object on the road. Moreover, you will have a difficulty controlling it because it easily bounces or slide. It also has less rolling resistance although it works well on smooth paved surfaces.
You can locate the tyre's maximum pressure range marked on the side of each tyre in psi (pounds per square inch). However, aside from the maximum pressure range, another factor for pressure determination is your body weight. Body weight and tyre pressure are directly related to each other. Thus, a heavier biker would equally need a higher pressure and vice versa. Moreover, the type of surface you are pedals cycling into can alter your pressure needs. Sandy and rough surfaces call for a reduced pressure while smooth trails need a high pressured tyre.
Finally, before embarking on your pedals cycling trip; be sure to check your tyre pressure first. Even if it is seldom used, some air pressure can be lost due to rubber's natural porosity. Bear in mind too that rear tyre supports more weight so it requires a higher pressure of about ten percent than the front tyres. If possible, avoid using air compressors at service stations. The high pressure and volume of the air it pumps can easily overfill and may explode off your rim.
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