Let's talk tires

[limewave]

I've tried 30 and 25 now and I noticed a huge difference. 25 is much, much better. I can't believe what a difference tire pressure makes!

[spokewench]

I've tried 30 and 25 now and I noticed a huge difference. 25 is much, much better. I can't believe what a difference tire pressure makes!

It is key on a mountain bike. On a road bike, it is important to keep your pressure up for less rolling resistance and not quite as important for traction.

But for mountain biking, it is really important. It helps control how much you slip, how much you get bumped around, how your bike handles, etc. I usually put a little less tire pressure in my front tire than my rear, since my fat butt is sitting on the seat and there is usually more weight there to keep from flatting as much. I have run, even with regular tubed tires, as low as 25 when the conditions were just right. I was probably asking for a flat, but I took the risk. By the way, I did not flat!

[jessmarimba]

Yeah, I'm running about 20-22 now, depending on the trails. Love it

[ridebikeme]

Interesting to hear all of the replies here on tires!

Like Spokewench, I have not converted to tubeless yet either. ( although I'm sure I will here in the near future) But I will say that I have always rode with tubes and air pressure between 25-28 and never had a problem. My favotite tires are Maxxis or Kenda, and will alternate between the Nevagals(when it's muddy) to the Small Block 8's in normal conditions. Terrain here in NE is rocky, and lots of ROOTS!


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