Tyre pressure advice please

[Sniffer77]

Hi all
Picked up my cube peloton compact yesterday and hoping to get out for my first ride tomorrow (1st road bike)
Had a bit of an issue with the valves when I was checking pressure which basically meant the tyres went flat(didn't know what I was doing)
Can anyone tell me what is the best pressure for the tyres? I'm 12 1/2 stone as I've read they have to be set according to weight.
Thank for any advice
Jamie

 

[TheDoctor]

It'll tell you on the sidewall of the tyre. About 100 psi, at a guess.

 

[vickster]

Look at the side wall of the tyre. I have them a little softer as it's more comfortable for me but most road tyres go to 100-120psi

 

[Sniffer77]

It gives me a wide range between 85 and 115
Wasn't sure if to go to lower pressure or higher

 

[ianrauk]

It gives me a wide range between 85 and 115
Wasn't sure if to go to lower pressure or higher

In-between. See how it feels and go from there.
It's best to go for a higher pressure to avoid pinch punctures.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Do them at the lower end for your weight, but then again you might find you want them firmer so a bit of trial and error may be needed. Also firmer tyres resist punctures better as well.

Do you have a track pump? If not then you get them high enough anyway.

If you haven't got one just buy a Topeak Joe Blow, you can't go wrong with those.

 

[Easytigers]

Definitely go for a higher pressure...you won't believe how much it will make a difference!

 

[Sniffer77]

Thanks for the replies, will pump to around 100 and see how I get on. I can't imagine I will be breaking any records tomorrow for my first time on any bike for 20 years

 

[Sniffer77]

Do them at the lower end for your weight, but then again you might find you want them firmer so a bit of trial and error may be needed. Also firmer tyres resist punctures better as well.

Do you have a track pump? If not then you get them high enough anyway.

If you haven't got one just buy a Topeak Joe Blow, you can't go wrong with those.

Yeah thanks I picked up a track pump from halfords the other day as I had vouchers to use.

 

[Ernie_RBR]

As said check the wall of your tyre. however I recommend 100 PSI

 

[Saluki]

Have fun. You've a little pump to carry with you, on your ride, just in case like.

 

[sreten]

Hi,

The typical rule of thumb for skinny road tyres is around your weight
in kg in psi, i.e. around 80 psi for I presume 23/25mm tyres.
Bit more rear, bit less front, 10% to 15% difference typical.
Bit more pressure for 23mm

Too low causes pinch flats. Too high is simply pointlessly
uncomfortable, slow and tiring on bad roads, but great on
great roads *, so as ever its getting a good compromise.

85 psi rear and 75psi front is good place to start with 25mm Lugano's.

rgds, sreten.

* On bad roads too hard feels fast but really isn't, not letting the
tyres do their suspension job is harder on the bike and the rider.