Tag: Bike Tire

How to Pump a Bike Tire in Easy Steps

42. How to Pump a Bike Tire in Easy Steps1

You’ll benefit most from your bike ride if your tires are properly inflated. Additionally, keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure guarantees a secure and comfortable ride on any winding road or rocky trail. Fortunately, as long as you have what you need, pumping a bike tire is a relatively easy and manageable task.

Mountain Bike Tire Pressure – What You Need To Know

41. Mountain Bike Tire Pressure1

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