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Tyre pressure for local trails
Tyre pressure makes a bigger difference on local trails than most riders think. Too hard and you bounce over roots and rocks with no grip. Too soft and you risk pinch flats on the first rocky section. Get it right and the bike feels planted, fast and far more fun to ride.
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There is no single magic number for tyre pressure. It depends on your weight, your tyres, and the trail you are riding that day.
Start lower for grip on loose, rocky trails and a touch higher for faster, hard packed routes. Front and rear often need different pressure too, since the front wheel does most of the braking and steering work.
Mountain bikes usually run lower pressure than road bikes, often depending on tyre width and rider weight. Road tyres need more, since they are narrower and carry more load per square centimetre of rubber on the ground.
If you ride both, check your pressure before every outing rather than guessing. A cheap gauge pays for itself the first time it saves you a tube.
One good habit is pressing a thumb into each tyre before you roll out. It is not exact, but it catches a slow leak before it becomes a long walk home.
Run the lowest pressure you can without burping the tyre or hitting the rim on landings.
That one rule covers most of the trails we ride, from the rocky lines up top to the sandy stretch near the river.
Wet weather calls for a little more pressure to avoid pinch flats on hidden rocks, while dry, dusty trails reward a slightly softer tyre for extra grip. Tubeless setups let you run lower numbers safely, since there is no tube to pinch against the rim.
If you are not sure where to start, come past the shop. We will set your bike up to match your weight, your tyres, and the trails you actually ride.
Get it right
Tyre pressure decides how your bike grips and rolls on our local trails. Too hard and you bounce over roots.
For mountain bikes most riders here run softer pressure up front for grip, firmer at the back to avoid pinch flats. Road tyres need more.
Check your tyres before every ride, not just when they look soft. A gauge at home saves guessing at the trailhead.
Good tyre pressure will not fix a worn tyre or a bent rim, but it is the cheapest upgrade you can make to how your bike feels on the trail. Five minutes with a gauge before each ride is worth more than any new part.
Pop into Spokeveld and we will check your pressure, your tyres, and anything else that needs a look before your next ride.
