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James Bracey

What's the correct road bike tire pressure?

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Given that your tyres are your only contact with the ground, it’s no surprise that they play a significant role in the quality of your ride. While the tyre’s width, tread pattern and overall construction all figure into the equation, it’s the pressure that you run them at that really impacts their performance. 

Traditionally for road cyclists that meant inflating your 23 or 25mm tires to the maximum pressure - usually around the 120psi mark. However, times, and tires, have changed. And with it the advice on the best pressure to run them at.

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