| Are you having a difficult time riding your | | | | |
| mountain bike? Maybe the speed seems off or | | | | If the higher tire pressure doesn't suit your |
| the bike seems harder to control. Well, | | | | needs, consider dropping it by 5 psi. Doing |
| before you consider getting your bike checked | | | | this should greatly improve your stability. |
| for any physical problems, check the tire | | | | But if this doesn't work, consider dropping |
| pressure associated with it. This is because | | | | by 5 psi again. Keep doing this until you |
| tire pressure has a huge effect on how well | | | | find the tire pressure that offers you the |
| you are able to operate your mountain bike. | | | | most comfort and riding ability. |
| For instance, if the tire pressure is set a | | | | |
| setting that is too high, the bike will not | | | | What can be done if you're encountering a |
| be close enough to the ground to make for the | | | | riding situation in which your bike has a |
| best control. However, if it is set too low, | | | | greater chance of encountering pinch flat, |
| you could encounter problems with your bike's | | | | (which is when the tires of your mountain |
| tires as it becomes more apt to gaining pinch | | | | bike rolls over an object causing it to |
| flats. Indeed, in order to get the most | | | | compress)? To avoid this situation, consider |
| control out of your mountain bike, you will | | | | setting your tire pressure to a lower psi. |
| need to learn how to set it to pressure that | | | | This should be particularly easy with |
| is just right for your build and riding | | | | tubeless mountain bikes, which can operate |
| style. You will also need to consider the | | | | well at relatively low tire pressures. |
| conditions of the trail you plan on riding. | | | | However, don't think that setting your tire |
| | | | too low you'll offer your tires the most |
| So, how can a person determine the best tire | | | | protection against pinch flats. Instead, |
| pressure setting? They will need to | | | | you'll cause problems with your rims. In |
| experiment with a variety of settings, so | | | | fact, when tire pressure is too low, your |
| they should feel comfortable changing it | | | | tire might even roll out from under the rim. |
| until they find the right tire pressure | | | | |
| setting for them. This process will be | | | | Once you've established a suitable setting |
| easiest with a pressure gauge that is | | | | for your bike, squeeze it so you can get a |
| reliable. With that in hand, a person may | | | | good feel for what you will need should you |
| want to start with a higher tire pressure | | | | have to set it again. You may even want to |
| setting that is between 40 and 50 psi. | | | | make a mental note of how these "feels" are, |
| Tubeless mountain bikes should have setting | | | | so you'll be able to quickly ascertain the |
| between 30 to 40 psi. Go for the higher tire | | | | best tire pressure setting for whatever |
| pressures if you weigh more, whether the | | | | riding situation you may encounter. All of |
| mountain bike is in tube form or tubeless | | | | this would be done without the hassle of |
| form. | | | | using a pump. |