James Q Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I was wondering whats the best tyre pressure to run on a trails bike? On my MTB I run between 30-32 BMXing I ran 100psi front 80/90 on the back and on a road bike I run 100psi. any advice would be awesome :bow: :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Pump them up firm then slowly let some air out till it feels comfortable to ride. I have my tyres quite firm whereas I've ridden some peoples bikes whos rear tyre would fold pretty easily because they have them that soft which I find feels horrible. It's really a personal thing like brake setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Q Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Ok cool, i'll start of with about 28psi I reckon then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Generally 'comp style' riders have lower pressures that 'streety style' so their tyres can deform on an obstacle and get more grip. On my Inspired I run at about 40psi (well that's what the pump says...), but it's all a personal choice you just got to experiment a bit. Edited December 3, 2012 by AndrewEH1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Shouldn't really be too much of an issue when you're just starting up, comes in more when you get to going up obstacles and dropping off to help with a bit of spring/cushioning but not be so low as to get a pinch flat every time you hit the edge of a wall/pavement/bench/etc. Also different terrain warrants different pressures like street will require something firmish as most surfaces are pretty flat whereas you'd run them a bit softer on natural to compensate for the off camber, strange shapes and potential mud you'd be encountering. EDIT: Beaten to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Q Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks guys, I will experiment and see what works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 i tend to run my psi in my tyres not on them... but generally for me at 9 st odd i like around 23/25 psi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Genrally between 20-30 psi depends on weather conditions and where I am riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Q Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 i tend to run my psi in my tyres not on them... but generally for me at 9 st odd i like around 23/25 psi Lol yeah grammar mistake lol! I've got them about 28/30psi should be ok as i weigh 15 stone lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJay Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I was runnin mine at 30 psi then 40 psi and got pinch punctures on both pressures. I'm now at 45psi lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I was runnin mine at 30 psi then 40 psi and got pinch punctures on both pressures. I'm now at 45psi lol What tyres / tubes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJay Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Tyres are Kenda K-Rad 24x2.3" with Kenda inner tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Fair enough - They have pretty thin sidewalls which means they are easier to pinch. Gonna have to stick with the high pressures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJay Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Fair enough - They have pretty thin sidewalls which means they are easier to pinch. Gonna have to stick with the high pressures! Would you recommend me getting some better tyres ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 45 PSI is great for street and the kendas while not the best grip wise have a similar pinch protection to maxxis tyres I've found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJay Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 oh cool, I'll stick with the Kenda's for now then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Yeah, was just gonna say if you're running 30+ psi on a Continental Der Kaiser / Maxxis Dual ply its your riding thats the problem not the tyre. But as has been mentioned, for 24" street tyres theres not alot of choice. Only option is a maxxis dual ply but they are very heavy and slow rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robintrial Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 on my mod i have ±30psi on the back and ±22 on the front tire,my stock bike has about the same pressure just a bit more. it's just what feels best and gives good grip i'm 188cm and i weigh 11.8 stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Q Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) At the moment mine are at about 30psi, im hoping to go out on it tomorrow if its not to wet out there. Edited December 4, 2012 by James Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I ride mod and run 15psi in the rear (Monty Eagle Claw), and 20psi in the front (Kenda SB 2.1") 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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