At the other end of the bike, the rear wheel generally has to put up with more abuse – it’s the one most likely to suffer a puncture. On top of that, the rear tends to be the draggier of the two wheels due to rider weight distribution between the wheels. These mountain bike tire pressure gauges are quite impressive. Not only will they help you enjoy your time on the mountain biking trail, but they will also help you save money in the long run. Properly inflated tires last for long and will keep your wheels in excellent condition.

At the same time, you want to make sure that it won’t break as you use it and bend it. Otherwise, it will become useless and you will have to replace it in no time. iv. Easy to Use Pressure gauges come in 3 types. Dial pressure gauges are the simplest ones. The screen of the dial features numbers that you can easily read. Although there is nothing fancy about dial pressure gauges, they are extremely reliable. They might not provide the most accurate reading, especially if the numbers are small. However, with a tool such as Topeak SmartGauge D2, you would be able to read the exact pressure in your tires without much effort. The digital display gives you accurate pressure for up to 250 PSI. Durability is one of the most famous features of the best pressure gauges for bikes. This gauge is made of brass and steel for extra sturdiness and excellent performance. It won’t break or bend as you use it on rough trails. It is also covered with protective rubber so you can rest assured that your bike gauge will be functional for long years.The short answer is yes! If your current tires are not set up tubeless (without inner tubes) you are riding with an increased risk of a pinch puncture (when the inner tube is pinched and torn between the rim wall and the tire). Not only is a tubeless tire less prone to punctures, it also conforms to the ground more effectively and provides more traction and performance. Adding liquid sealant into a tubeless tire will stop most small punctures almost instantly and allow you to continue your ride. Converting your E-MTB to tubeless is one of the most cost effective upgrades for your bike. Tubeless tires will allow you to run lower pressures and gain more grip – they also minimise punctures, it’s a win-win situation Test these pressures and think about how the ride felt. Did you struggle for grip? Did the ride feel too harsh? If so, you need to decrease the pressure. If you hit the rims while going over jumps and bumps or the ride felt sluggish, increase the pressure. Tube or tubeless– one of the biggest factors! Tubeless set-ups can be run at a lower pressure as there’s no risk of pinch flats. Pinch flats happen when a wheel hits a hard or sharp object, and the tube is pinched against the rim. It’s more likely to happen when running lower pressures, which is why inner tube set-ups usually require a higher pressure. The right tyre pressure for you and your bike will provide a balance of comfort, grip, puncture protection and rolling speed. Steve Behr / Our Media If you need to deflate your tyre, you have two options. You can remove the pressure gauge and carefully use a screwdriver to push the metal pin on the valve to release air. Or if you are using an analogue gauge, you can use the built-in deflator button to bring the pressure to the correct amount.

The Quarq TyreWiz carries an IP67 waterproof rating, which means that – while I haven’t gone so far as to deliberately blast each of them with a jet-wash — puddles, streams and normal bike cleaning are no problem. Weighing 10g each, the sensors carry a negligible weight penalty. I’ve had no issues when riding through rough terrain either. An analogue gauge is only as accurate as the size of the dial because if it’s small it can be harder to read out the gradients. To get around this issue a lot of low-pressure gauges designed for MTBs are only rated to 35-40psi, meaning it uses a bigger scale, so you can be more precise. Can they be converted from Schrader to Presta if I run both types? Firstly, road bike tyre pressure usually requires the front and rear wheels to be inflated to the same pressure. The only exception to this would be the fitting of two different tyre models, each with a different recommended pressure. The next thing to consider with road bike tyre pressure is the tyre section width and most importantly the weight of the rider. The heavier the rider, the higher the bike's tyre pressure should be.If you’re a bit more precise with your riding, weaving smoothly through obstacles, you might get away with a couple of psi less. However, if you’re someone with more of a point-and-shoot style, you might need to pay a little more attention to puncture protection. How does a tyre’s construction influence tyre pressure? Tubeless tyres, on the other hand, have no inner tube, and instead, make the tyre itself airtight, so it can be mounted directly onto the wheel rim. The tyre is then filled with air through a valve in the rim. These differences in construction lead to different reactions to punctures; when a tubed tyre is punctured all the way to the inner tube, they begin to leak air which can be potentially dangerous and leads to flat tyres. Safety– ultimately, using the correct pressure ensures your tyres perform at their optimum level which is safer than using the wrong pressure. Reasons to buy: Accurate to within 0.1psi. Simple to fit on the valve without losing air. Small and light. First up is the obvious one – the width of the tyre. This also relates to the overall shape and volume of the tyre, which itself is dependent on the internal width of the rim of the mountain bike wheel it is fitted to.

In general, there isn’t a "one size fits all" tyre pressure to recommend,” says Larry Hartwich, our Pro Sports Manager for our Gravity athletes. “It all depends on your position on the bike, the weather and terrain, not to mention the specific tyres you ride. Beginning with a pressure of 23/24 PSI in the front and 27/28 PSI in the rear can be a good starting point if you’re running tubeless and you can adjust as needed.” Despite being more accurate than an analogue device, digital tyre pressure gauges need batteries to function. It's worth carrying some spare batteries in the event your digital gauge loses power.As you might guess, whether a tyre is tubed or tubeless makes a world of difference for tyre pressure, with the latter requiring higher pressures to get the best performance and durability. Tubed tyres have an inner tube made of rubber that is filled with air and sealed inside the tyre. This tube is what holds the air pressure and allows the tyre to be inflated.