| There are a myriad of advantages to having a tire | | | | And when you do find the right one, here is what you |
| with just the right pressure. You can avoid flat tires, | | | | can do to maintain that bike pressure: |
| which usually happens when you over inflate your tire. | | | | Step 1: Purchase a reliable floor pump. You can |
| You can have a smooth and flawless travel that | | | | purchase the portable, smaller, frame-mounted as you |
| usually happens when it has been incorporated with | | | | can bring them with you when you for emergency |
| just the right amount of pressure. Best of all, the right | | | | roadside repair situations. |
| amount of tire pressure can keep you well away from | | | | Step 2: If you still haven't figured out the right pressure |
| tire damages. | | | | settings for your tire, you can start by the |
| I am sure you have heard all these before. So how | | | | recommended setting from the manufacturing |
| exactly can you maintain a good amount of tire | | | | company. It is usually inscribed on the sidewall of the |
| pressure and what exactly is the right amount of | | | | tire so you might want to look for the tire you have |
| pressure for your tire? The right pressure will actually | | | | bought for such information. Whatever you do, do not |
| depend on many things. You will have to take into | | | | exceed the maximum pressure identified there. |
| consideration the setup of the tire, the weight of the | | | | Step 3: If you are using your bicycle for dirt riding, the |
| rider and the also where and how you intend to use | | | | recommended inflation maximum is up to 40 psi. You |
| your bicycle. | | | | can go as high as 50-60psi if you are only using it on |
| You can pretty much start with a higher pressure. | | | | pavements. Remember that your tire naturally loses up |
| Inflating your bicycle tire to around 40-50 psi if you are | | | | to 10 psi every week so there is a need to tweak it |
| using 2.2-2.3 inch tire size is a good starting point. You | | | | every now and then. A weekly inspection is called for. |
| have to consider using smaller tires if you are a bit on | | | | So here is how you can maintain a good tire pressure |
| the heavier side. You can lessen this pressure | | | | for an efficient riding experience. Remember to check |
| depending on where the wheels will most likely tread. | | | | your tire before using the bicycle. |
| Experiment until you find the right one. | | | | |