Tyre pressure.

alvynmcq said:

Hi,

I am still pretty much a newbie at this cycling thing so excuse this probably stupid question.

I recieved a new track pump today and have finally got to see what pressure I have been running my tyres at this turned out to be 40psi I have now got them pumped to 115psi rear and 105 front. My question is will this affect the speed I ride at much? Or am I hoping for too much 🙂

Going from 40 psi to 115 psi will make a big difference.

So if a little more air pressure is good, more yet would be better - right? Nope. Once you get over around 110 psi your bike just starts to bounce around more. It may feel faster but you won't go any faster.

alvynmcq said:

Hi,

I am still pretty much a newbie at this cycling thing so excuse this probably stupid question.

I recieved a new track pump today and have finally got to see what pressure I have been running my tyres at this turned out to be 40psi I have now got them pumped to 115psi rear and 105 front. My question is will this affect the speed I ride at much? Or am I hoping for too much 🙂

I'm new, but have been reading alot.

It should definitely make pedaling a bit easier, but you'll notice the ride is rougher.

If you overinflate them, it actually does the opposide. 100-115psi seems like a good range generally, for us less experienced riders who a difference of 5-10psi will mean little/nothing.