Mountain Bike Air Pressure Gauge
How much air pressure should I put in my tires?
I’m a first time cyclist and I need some good advice on how much air I need in my tires for my mountain bike. My tires say 50psi but even my tire gauge for my car doesn’t go that high. Little background info: I’m about 225lbs, 6ft tall and plan on riding it to work (mostly streets, some dirt) about 10miles one way.
Thanks in advance.
You should definitely go up to the max rated pressure at your size. If you plan on commuting, invest in a floor pump with a guage, you can usually get a decent one for less than $50, and if you take care of it, it will last ten years easily.
Also, think about a smooth high pressure tire. They can handle smooth dirt roads, and you can pump them up higher so it’s alot less work.
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