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Tire Pressure

Riding with the appropriate tire pressure can make a big difference bike control and speed.  Many athletes tend to ride with too much air in their tires, which results in less traction and less control when cornering.  The table below provides some guidance on this topic.  The benefits of riding with the appropriate tire pressure cannot be overstated.  Ask a coach if you have questions.

​Rider Weight
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
29" Tubeless
​Front / Back (+/- 2 PSI)
13.3 / 16.3
14.0 / 17.0
14.7 / 17.7
15.4 / 18.4
16.1 / 19.1
16.9 / 19.9
17.6 / 20.6
18.3 / 21/3
19.0 / 22.0
19.7 / 22.7
20.4 / 23.4
21.1 / 24.1
21.9 / 24.9
22.6 / 25.6
23.3 / 26.3
24.0 / 27.0
24.7 / 27.7
25.4 / 28.4
26.1 / 29.1
26.9 / 29.9
27.6 / 30.6

29" Tube
​Front / Back (+/- 2 PSI)
15.7 / 18.7
16.5 / 19.5
17.3 / 20.3
18.2 / 21.2
19.0 / 22.0
19.8 / 22.8
20.7 / 23.7
21.5 / 24.5
22.3 / 25.2
23.2 / 26.2
24.0 / 27.0
24.8 / 27.8
25.7 / 28.7
26.5 / 29.5
27.3 / 30.3
28.2 / 31.2
29.0 / 32.0
29.8 / 32.8
30.7 / 33.7
31.5 / 34.5
32.3 / 35.3
26" Tube
Front / Back (+/- 2 PSI)
17.2 / 20.2
18.1 / 21.1
19.0 / 22.0
19.9 / 22.9
20.8 / 23.8
21.7 / 24.7
22.6 / 25.6
23.5 / 26.5
24.5 / 27.5
25.4 / 28.4
26.3 / 29.3
27.2 / 30.2
28.1 / 31.1
29.0 / 32.0
29.9 / 32.9
30.8 / 33.8
31.7 / 34.7
32.6 / 35.6
33.5 / 36.5
34.5 / 37.5
35.4 / 38.4
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  • New Riders
    • FAQ - Getting Started
    • Contact
    • Resources to get started >
      • What do I need to ride?
      • Selecting a Mountain Bike
      • A Typical Practice and Race
      • Tire Pressure
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    • Athlete Registration >
      • Edina
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      • Edina
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  • Maps, Practice Plans, Coach Resources
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    • Edina
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    • Maintenance, Fitting, etc.
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  • Submit Classified Ads
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