Street Bike Tire Pressure

If pressure s too high you risk a harsh bumpy ride with less traction.

Street bike tire pressure.

If you re an average rider on an average bike riding on average terrain set your tire pressure to 12psi and forget about the rest of this article. We re here to help you find your tire pressure sweet spot. Since your tire is your contact point to the road maintaining the proper pressure determines the handling and performance of the bicycle which in turn impacts your speed and your ability to control the bike. Your weight is also a factor.

Rider weight normal riding position riding style and road atmospheric conditions all need to be considered too when calculating tyre pressure. Road tires typically require 80 to 130 psi pounds. A 100kg cyclist taking their bike to the smooth. Expect to use higher bike tire pressure if you weigh more.

The most common tire pressure that avid dirt bike riders recommend is 12psi. Proper tire pressure lets your bike roll quickly ride smoothly and avoid flats narrow tires need more air pressure than wide ones. Generally the tire pressure on a dirt bike should be between 6 and 18 psi with a traditional tire. Road bike tires typically require 80 to 130 psi mountain bike tires 30 to 50 psi kids bikes 20 to 40 psi and hybrid bike tires 50 to 70 psi.

Watch our video below to make pumping your tires a breeze.