Street Bike Tire Pressure

A 100kg cyclist taking their bike to the smooth.

Street bike tire pressure.

If you re an average rider on an average bike riding on average terrain set your tire pressure to 12psi and forget about the rest of this article. Proper tire pressure lets your bike roll quickly ride smoothly and avoid flats narrow tires need more air pressure than wide ones. If pressure s too high you risk a harsh bumpy ride with less traction. But if pressure s too low you risk pinch flats added rolling resistance and quicker wear on your tires.

Rider weight normal riding position riding style and road atmospheric conditions all need to be considered too when calculating tyre pressure. Expect to use higher bike tire pressure if you weigh more. Road tires typically require 80 to 130 psi pounds. Watch our video below to make pumping your tires a breeze.

Your weight is also a factor. We re here to help you find your tire pressure sweet spot. Generally the tire pressure on a dirt bike should be between 6 and 18 psi with a traditional tire. Tire pressure is crucial for safety in cars and bicycles are no different.

For instance on a road bike a 200 pound rider should add 20 more psi than a 165 pound rider.