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woody38 
| 30 Oct 16:24 |
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Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 12 Bike: My Profile | hi just purchased a new pump with gauge i thought i will check my road bike pressures and i found they were only 60psi so pumped them up to 100psi front and back is this about right for a road bike |
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STID
| 30 Oct 21:09 |
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 Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | If you check the tyre wall the manufacturer usually put the recommended pressure. There will always be a certain amount of leeway but on a road bike I ride harder than softer. I know one friend who puts in 15psi more than the recommended amount and not to the detriment of the tyre or the ride. |
| My Latest Route: Aug 2009 Abingdon to Long Crendon and Long Hanborough Loop. | |
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spaceman
| 31 Oct 14:04 |
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Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | Absolutely. The pressure you should put in depend on the tyre and your weight. I put 90 psi in my road bike but i am 160lb. Google tyre pressures and you will find loads of info.. |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2012 Bedworth to Startford Via Fosse Way and Return Via Kenilworth | |
| genesis | 03 Nov 20:13 |
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Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 8 Bike: | Every tyre should show its min and max pressure on the tyre wall. If you are riding on the road, go for the max pressure, as this gives you the best rolling speed. Lower pressure may be better if off road / comfort. I would not exceed the max pressure as I have had tubes burst. Quite deafening if done it your garage! Yoy are right to get a proper pump with a gauge, correct pressure makes all the difference. |
| genesis | 03 Nov 20:13 |
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Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 8 Bike: | Every tyre should show its min and max pressure on the tyre wall. If you are riding on the road, go for the max pressure, as this gives you the best rolling speed. Lower pressure may be better if off road / comfort. I would not exceed the max pressure as I have had tubes burst. Quite deafening if done it your garage! Yoy are right to get a proper pump with a gauge, correct pressure makes all the difference. |
| genesis | 03 Nov 20:13 |
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Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 8 Bike: | Every tyre should show its min and max pressure on the tyre wall. If you are riding on the road, go for the max pressure, as this gives you the best rolling speed. Lower pressure may be better if off road / comfort. I would not exceed the max pressure as I have had tubes burst. Quite deafening if done it your garage! Yoy are right to get a proper pump with a gauge, correct pressure makes all the difference. |
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