3 Easy Tricks to Better Mountain Bike Tyres

3 Easy Tricks to Better Mountain Bike Tyres

1. One Simple Tyre Trick That Will Change Your Life

Before you attempt to pull the tyre off the wheel, work your way around the tyre, pinching the sidewalls together as you go. This allows the bead to fall into the center of the rim where the diameter is smallest, so you’ll have more room to manoeuvre the bead over the rim with just your hands.

2. No More Fumbling With Rear Flats

Before removing your rear wheel, shift the chain into the smallest cog in the cassette. Reinstalling the wheel is then as simple as placing the chain back onto the same cog.

Why it works: It positions the chain and cog to center the wheel between the dropouts (where the skewer rests), making it go in easily.3. MTB Tyre Pressure Made Easy
Proper tyre pressure lets your bike roll quickly and ride smoothly. Mountain bike tyres typically require between 2 to 3.4 bar depending on rider weight and terrain type. To find your ideal pressure, start in the middle of these ranges, then factor in your body weight. The more you weigh, the higher your pressure needs to be. For example, if a 75kg rider uses 2 bar on his bike, a 90kg rider should run closer to 2.8-3 bar, and a 58kg rider could get away with 1.8 bar. Never go above or below the manufacturer’s recommended pressures but it’s a matter of trial and error and also what you’re most comfortable with. Also remember terrain such as sand will require you to drop your pressures even further for better traction. 

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