How to Maintain a Bike's Tire Pressure For Good Performance

There are a myriad of advantages to having a tire with just the right pressure. You can avoid flat tires, which usually happens when you over inflate your tire. You can have a smooth and flawless travel that usually happens when it has been incorporated with just the right amount of pressure. Best of all, the right amount of tire pressure can keep you well away from tire damages.

I am sure you have heard all these before. So how exactly can you maintain a good amount of tire pressure and what exactly is the right amount of pressure for your tire? The right pressure will actually depend on many things. You will have to take into consideration the setup of the tire, the weight of the rider and the also where and how you intend to use your bicycle.

You can pretty much start with a higher pressure. Inflating your bicycle tire to around 40-50 psi if you are using 2.2-2.3 inch tire size is a good starting point. You have to consider using smaller tires if you are a bit on the heavier side. You can lessen this pressure depending on where the wheels will most likely tread. Experiment until you find the right one.

And when you do find the right one, here is what you can do to maintain that bike pressure:

Step 1: Purchase a reliable floor pump. You can purchase the portable, smaller, frame-mounted as you can bring them with you when you for emergency roadside repair situations.

Step 2: If you still haven't figured out the right pressure settings for your tire, you can start by the recommended setting from the manufacturing company. It is usually inscribed on the sidewall of the tire so you might want to look for the tire you have bought for such information. Whatever you do, do not exceed the maximum pressure identified there.

Step 3: If you are using your bicycle for dirt riding, the recommended inflation maximum is up to 40 psi. You can go as high as 50-60psi if you are only using it on pavements. Remember that your tire naturally loses up to 10 psi every week so there is a need to tweak it every now and then. A weekly inspection is called for.

So here is how you can maintain a good tire pressure for an efficient riding experience. Remember to check your tire before using the bicycle.