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Tyres

Find a sensible tyre-pressure starting point.

Use this as a first test ride setting, not a pressure limit. Real-world pressure depends on casing, rim width, tubeless setup, load balance and the road.

For markedly different tyre widths, cargo bikes, very low-volume tyres, hooks/hookless limits or extreme conditions, use the tyre and rim maker’s guidance instead.

Method

Why front and rear differ

The rear wheel normally carries more of the system load, so it starts a little firmer. Wider tyres need less pressure for a similar level of support. Rougher surfaces usually reward a lower starting pressure because the tyre can conform instead of bouncing.

Change only a small amount at a time—about 2–3 psi—and judge grip, comfort, rim protection and squirm in the corners. The fastest pressure is rarely the hardest one.