Mountain Bike Tire Pressure – What You Need To Know
Russell Franklin - October 18, 2022Cycling Tips
Soft tires typically have slower rolling speeds. This is wildly exaggerated on mountain bike trails. Harder tires actually tend to bounce because they can’t properly grip the track. Hard tires’ reduced friction and prolonged time off the ground, especially when using lower gear ranges, can significantly slow down a rider’s speed. Not always do the