| When purchasing a mountain bike you need to think | | | | lessen your speed if the friction is more than what is |
| of certain factors like the mountain bike tires and its | | | | strictly required. So think very well about your |
| utility. Generally, enthusiastic mountain bikers prefer | | | | intended uss before you actually get down to buying |
| rough and tough tracks for the thrill of mountain | | | | your bike tires. |
| biking. Then some may like unpaved stretches while | | | | Proper Pressure of Tire |
| other would only venture into well trodden bike trails. | | | | Once you have decided on your mountain bike tires, |
| It all comes down ultimately to ones personal | | | | the second thing you should think about is the tire |
| preference. But where and how do mountain bike | | | | pressure. Tire pressure is important for two |
| tires come in the picture? | | | | purposes, one is to help you gain more control, and |
| Narrow/Wide and High/Low Friction Tires | | | | the other is to make your ride smoother. Low tire |
| The nature of terrain where you will ride your bike is | | | | pressure would result in difficulty in handling the bike |
| directly related to the kind of tire you would need, | | | | ride and also the hazard of puncturing your tires. And |
| and hence the kind of mountain bike you will buy. | | | | if the tire pressure is very high, then the ride |
| You may need to pick up many different sets. You | | | | becomes bumpy. So better ask for some help or |
| must look for mountain bike tires that are somewhat | | | | words of advice from the sales people at the bike |
| bulky, wide, and can accommodate a good pressure | | | | store. They are the right people to tell you exactly |
| of friction. Because these are the ones that will stand | | | | what kind of tire pressure you need. |
| you in good stead when you are on your own in the | | | | You can also go for tubeless mountain bike tires for |
| rough terrain. | | | | which you will like to have low tire pressure. The |
| However, if it is the pavement where you want to | | | | suggested air pressure for these tires is from thirty |
| ride, then somewhat narrower and smoother tires will | | | | to forty pounds per square inch. Having a tubeless |
| just work fine for mountain bikes, with a little friction | | | | mountain bike tire will mean less risk of getting |
| as well. This does not mean that tires with better | | | | punctured and also riding on low pressure tires unlike |
| friction cannot do well on pavements, but it may | | | | other mountain bikes. |