{"id":9400,"date":"2023-02-24T11:28:47","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T11:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/?p=9400"},"modified":"2023-03-02T05:21:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T05:21:11","slug":"how-much-air-in-bike-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/how-much-air-in-bike-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Air Should Be in A Bike Tire: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you check your tire pressure every time you ride? I do!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a sweet spot of tire pressure that helps me have a faster, safer, and more comfortable ride. And while many people overlook the importance of tire pressure, it must be something you consider on every bike ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will discuss everything you need to know about how much air goes in your bike tire. We\u2019ll also go over the factors that determine your ideal tire pressure, give you some sample pressure ranges for different types of bikes, and tell you how to check your tire pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s talk about why it\u2019s important to know how much air goes in your bike tire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Knowing-the-best-tire-pressure-for-your-bike-will-help-you-have-a-safer-smoother-ride.-1.jpg\" alt=\"Knowing the best tire pressure for your bike will help you have a safer smoother ride 1\" class=\"wp-image-9401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Knowing-the-best-tire-pressure-for-your-bike-will-help-you-have-a-safer-smoother-ride.-1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Knowing-the-best-tire-pressure-for-your-bike-will-help-you-have-a-safer-smoother-ride.-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Knowing-the-best-tire-pressure-for-your-bike-will-help-you-have-a-safer-smoother-ride.-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Knowing-the-best-tire-pressure-for-your-bike-will-help-you-have-a-safer-smoother-ride.-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Knowing the best tire pressure for your bike will help you have a safer smoother ride. <em>Glory Cycles&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-cd3cc443     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-your-bike-tire-pressure-is-so-important\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why Your Bike Tire Pressure Is So Important<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#speed\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Speed<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#traction\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Traction<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#comfort\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Comfort<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#flat-protection\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Flat Protection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#factors-that-affect-tire-pressure\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Factors That Affect Tire Pressure<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tubed-versus-tubeless\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tubed Versus Tubeless<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#wheel-width\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Wheel Width\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#rider-weight\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Rider Weight\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#weather\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Weather\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#heat\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Heat\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#terrain\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Terrain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-find-the-right-tire-pressure-range\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to Find the Right Tire Pressure Range\u00a0<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#check-the-tires-sidewall\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Check the Tires&#039; Sidewall\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#sample-recommended-psi-for-ican-road-bike-tires\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Sample Recommended PSI for ICAN Road Bike Tires\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-check-your-bike-tire-pressure\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to Check Your Bike Tire Pressure\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#final-thoughts-on-how-much-air-you-need-in-your-bike-tires\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Final Thoughts on How Much Air You Need in Your Bike Tires\u00a0<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your Bike Tire Pressure Is So Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting the right amount of air in your bike tire is surprisingly important. The tire is what connects you and your bike to the road surface. The air pressure in your tires will impact how fast you go, how much grip your tires have on the road, the feel of the ride, and flats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting the right air pressure in your tires affects your speed. There is a sweet spot that gives you the optimum speed. If tire pressure is too low, the tires will be pillowy and slow. On the other hand, if your tires are too high, they\u2019ll bounce off of every bit of roughness in the road, which will also slow you down. Finding just the right pressure will give you the optimum speed. Si goes into detail about speed and tire pressure in this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6rMnNI2RCgw\" target=\"_blank\">GCN video.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tires with lower pressures will give you better traction on the road because more tires come in contact with the road surface anytime. Conversely, if your tire pressure is too high, there won\u2019t be as much tire gripping the surface of the road, making you more likely to skid or slide, especially around turns or in wet weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comfort<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lower the tire pressure, the more comfortable the ride. The higher the tire pressure, the more you\u2019ll feel the uncomfortable vibrations from the road&#8217;s surface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flat Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tire pressures are too low, you\u2019ll be much more likely to get a pinch flat. Similarly, if your pressures are too high, the tube or tire will be more likely to burst (very uncommon!), burp, or come off the rim if the tire is tubeless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Skinnier-tires-usually-use-a-higher-tire-pressure.-2.jpg\" alt=\"Skinnier tires usually use a higher tire pressure 2\" class=\"wp-image-9402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Skinnier-tires-usually-use-a-higher-tire-pressure.-2.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Skinnier-tires-usually-use-a-higher-tire-pressure.-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Skinnier-tires-usually-use-a-higher-tire-pressure.-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skinnier tires usually use a higher tire pressure. <em>Petar Milo\u0161evi\u0107<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors That Affect Tire Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tubed Versus Tubeless<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One factor determining your air pressure is whether or not you use tubes in your tires. Tires with tubes typically need a higher tire pressure than tubeless tires. Tubeless tires are designed to need less tire pressure. Tubeless tires with hookless rims can go even lower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheel Width&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The wider the wheel, the lower the tire pressure. The skinnier the wheel, the higher the tire pressure. This sounds like it would be counterintuitive, but it actually isn\u2019t. It concerns the air volume in the tire, not the pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wider wheel can hold much more air, so it needs a lower tire pressure to get the necessary air volume. On the other hand, a skinnier wheel has a smaller volume of air inside of it, so it will need a higher tire pressure to get the right amount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rider Weight&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A rider\u2019s weight also affects that tire pressure. Heavier riders need more air in their tires, thus a higher tire pressure. And lightweight riders can use a lower tire pressure because they don\u2019t need as much air in the tires.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In wet weather, the roads won\u2019t have as much grip. So you\u2019ll want to drop the tire pressure by about 5 or 10 PSI. This will give you a little more traction. But don\u2019t go wild dropping your bike pressure, or you\u2019ll end up with pinch flats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme heat can cause the air inside the tires to expand, so if you\u2019re riding on extremely hot roads or descending quickly and have rim brakes, you\u2019ll want to consider how much the air in your tire expands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terrain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rougher terrain also calls for lower tire pressure. If you ride rough roads, you\u2019ll typically want wider tires that naturally need lower tire pressure. But if you find yourself on your road bike with a rough surface, you can drop your tire pressure by about 5 or 10 PSI to give you more traction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, again, don\u2019t go too far, or you\u2019ll risk a pinch flat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all this sounds confusing and complicated, don\u2019t worry. Here\u2019s how to get it right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Youll-likely-get-flats-if-your-tire-pressure-is-too-low.-3.jpg\" alt=\"Youll likely get flats if your tire pressure is too low 3\" class=\"wp-image-9403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Youll-likely-get-flats-if-your-tire-pressure-is-too-low.-3.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Youll-likely-get-flats-if-your-tire-pressure-is-too-low.-3-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Youll-likely-get-flats-if-your-tire-pressure-is-too-low.-3-768x566.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll likely get flats if your tire pressure is too low. <em>Sound Media<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Find the Right Tire Pressure Range&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the Tires&#8217; Sidewall&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest way to find out what tire pressure you need in your bike tires is to look at the sidewall of the tires.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I have a set of 25mm wide, 700c hooked Continental tubeless tires on my Quintana Roo. On the sidewall, it says max inflation 109 PSI. According to my local bike shop, a tire&#8217;s \u2018burst pressure\u2019 is typically double the max PSI, so as long as you follow the max pressure on the tire, you\u2019ll be safe from it bursting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tires don\u2019t say how low you can go, but they need enough air to protect against pinch flats. If you don\u2019t have enough air in the tire, the rim can cut through the rubber, leaving you with a nasty gash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a lighter rider at around 50 kg, so I set my air pressure at around 72PSI. I could go just a bit lower than that in bad weather. If you had the same set-up but were heavier than I, you might want to take the air pressure up to 80 or 90PSI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding a bike with tubed tires will give you a tire pressure range on the sidewall. For example, I have 25mm wide, 650C tubed Schwable tires on my Canyon Ultimate. The tire pressure range on the tire&#8217;s sidewall is 70 \u2013 110 PSI. Unfortunately, 110 is too high for the roads I ride on, so I use 85 PSI on this bike. In rainy weather, I\u2019ll drop the PSI to about 80.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try the SRAM Tire Pressure Calculator&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want to get specific with tire pressure, check out<a href=\"https:\/\/axs.sram.com\/guides\/tire\/pressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SRAM\u2019s tire pressure calculator<\/a>. Fill in the details, and it will provide you with specific front and rear pressures based on factors such as your rims, tire width, weight, and bike weight.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Recommended PSI for ICAN Road Bike Tires&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>23mm tubed<\/td><td>25mm tubed<\/td><td>28mm tubed<\/td><td>23 mm tubeless<\/td><td>25mm tubeless<\/td><td>28mm tubeless<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>65 KG<\/td><td>95\/100 PSI<\/td><td>90\/95 PSI<\/td><td>85\/90 PSI<\/td><td>90\/95 PSI<\/td><td>85\/90 PSI<\/td><td>80\/85 PSI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>65-75GK<\/td><td>100\/105 PSI<\/td><td>95\/100 PSI<\/td><td>90\/95 PSI<\/td><td>90\/95 PSI<\/td><td>85\/90 PSI<\/td><td>85\/90 PSI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>75-85KG<\/td><td>101\/106 PSI<\/td><td>96\/101 PSI<\/td><td>91\/96 PSI<\/td><td>95\/98 PSI<\/td><td>90\/95 PSI<\/td><td>85\/90 PSI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>85-95KG<\/td><td>104\/109 PSI<\/td><td>99\/104 PSI<\/td><td>94\/100 PSI<\/td><td>95\/99 PSI<\/td><td>90\/95 PSI<\/td><td>88\/95 PSI<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This chart gives you a ballpark idea of the changes in tire pressure that you may see for different width tires and different weight riders. But these ranges are just for road bikes. So let\u2019s look at the different types of bikes and riding disciplines and how they affect tire pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Road Bike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/best-road-bike-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\">Road bikes<\/a> have skinny tires meant to be ridden on a paved road surface. So your road bike tires will probably range from 80 to 130 PSI. For racing, you\u2019ll often find 90 to 100 PSI is standard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Track Bike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A track bike is ridden on a smooth velodrome. Track bikes typically have skinny tires sewn onto the rim, making them extra strong. Track <a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/what-should-bike-tire-pressure-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bike tire pressures<\/a> usually fall between 120 and 250 PSI, depending on the type of tires and the type of velodrome. For example, an outdoor cement velodrome will use lower pressures, while an indoor wooden floor velodrome will use higher pressures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mountain Bike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/29-inch-mountain-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mountain bikes<\/a> have very wide, grippy tires that are meant to be ridden on rough surfaces. Many mountain bike tire manufacturers recommend that mountain bike tires fall between 30 to 50 PSI, depending on the terrain. However, you may want to go as low as 22 PSI if you have wide tubeless tires with very rough terrain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gravel Bike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravel bike terrain falls in between road and gravel. So you\u2019ll likely be riding with tubeless tires at pressures between 40 and 80 PSI. If you are lightweight and the roads are wet, you\u2019ll want to stay towards the lower end. You\u2019ll want to stay towards the higher end if you&#8217;re a bit heavier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cyclocross Bike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional cyclocross tires are 33mm wide tubeless, knobby tires. If you have a really rocky and dry course, you might want these inflated to around 30 to 35 PSI. But if you find the course is rainy and muddy and you can\u2019t get enough grip, your tubeless tires can go down to 15 to 20 PSI. Just be careful you don\u2019t bottom out and get a flat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a rainy and wet course, I used 40 mm gravel tires set to 18 PSI and remained upright the entire time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hybrid Bike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The trouble with hybrid bikes is that everyone is different! You may have skinny, wide, tubed, or tubeless tires on your hybrid bike. Just be sure to check the sidewall and keep your pressure within the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Children\u2019s Bike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s bike wheels are typically very small but wide, so their tire pressure will differ from an adult bike. It\u2019s always printed on the side of the tire, but you\u2019ll probably find that it falls in a range of 20 to 40 PSI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Make-sure-you-have-a-good-bike-pump-to-check-your-tire-pressure.-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Make sure you have a good bike pump to check your tire pressure 4\" class=\"wp-image-9404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Make-sure-you-have-a-good-bike-pump-to-check-your-tire-pressure.-4-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Make-sure-you-have-a-good-bike-pump-to-check-your-tire-pressure.-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Make-sure-you-have-a-good-bike-pump-to-check-your-tire-pressure.-4.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make sure you have a good bike pump to check your tire pressure. <em>Amanda Whittington<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Check Your Bike Tire Pressure&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we already mentioned, you\u2019ll find the recommended tire pressures printed right on the side of your tires. To check your tire pressure, you\u2019ll need a bike tire pump that matches the type of valve on your tire or tubes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is either a Presta or a Schrader valve. Many pumps will incorporate both types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Remove the valve cap, and fit the pump head onto the valve.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pump the handle up and down several times until you get a good reading on the pump.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From there, you can continue pumping to increase the pressure or push in the valve if you need to reduce the pressure.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on How Much Air You Need in Your Bike Tires&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the correct tire pressure will help you have a safer, faster, and more comfortable ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find that \u2018sweet spot\u2019 of tire pressure, always start with the recommended pressures on the tire. Then, if you\u2019re a heavier rider, you can go towards the higher end of the range (but never above). If you\u2019re a lighter rider, like me, you can go towards the lower end of the range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then give it a test! See how it feels. Does the tire feel too mushy and slow? You may want to add a couple of PSI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the tire feel too harsh and twitchy? You may want to drop a few PSI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, you\u2019ll find that sweet spot with the right combination of traction, speed, and comfort you like best. You may not be as fast as a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/fastest-motorcycles-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\"> motorcycle<\/a>, but you\u2019ll be able to optimize your speed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, check your tire pressure before every ride to ensure you have the optimal pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677219859609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will my tire burst if I put too much air in it?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to my local bike shop, a tire\u2019s burst pressure is roughly double the max pressure on the sidewall. So if you go a little too high, you still won\u2019t be likely to burst the tire.\u00a0<br\/>However, your ride will have less traction, less comfort, and may be more likely to flat. 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