How often do you pump up your tires
02-28-13, 07:00 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 173
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
How often do you pump up your tires
A few questions:
1. How often do you pump up your tires?
2. What size tires do you have?
3. How many miles per week do you ride?
1. How often do you pump up your tires?
2. What size tires do you have?
3. How many miles per week do you ride?
02-28-13, 07:11 PM
#2
Curmudgeon
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nausea, New Hamster
Posts: 1,572
Bikes: (see https://wildavis.smugmug.com/Bikes) Bianchi Veloce (2005), Nishiki Cascade (1992), Schwinn Super Sport (1983)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
02-28-13, 07:11 PM
#3
Zen Master
1. Before every ride.
2. I have something like 13 bikes so tire size varies depending on what I'm riding.
3. Varies. Sometimes zero, sometimes up to 340ish.
A question for you:
1. What are you getting at?
2. I have something like 13 bikes so tire size varies depending on what I'm riding.
3. Varies. Sometimes zero, sometimes up to 340ish.
A question for you:
1. What are you getting at?
__________________
Ron - Tucson, AZ
Ron - Tucson, AZ
Last edited by Miles2go; 02-28-13 at 07:41 PM.
02-28-13, 07:26 PM
#4
Cycle Year Round
I finger squeeze the tires before each day of riding. If a tire has lost more the 10% of its max pressure, I pump it up.
__________________
Land of the Free, Because of the Brave.
Land of the Free, Because of the Brave.
02-28-13, 07:36 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Lancaster, PA, USA
Posts: 1,851
Bikes: 2012 Trek Allant, 2016 Bianchi Volpe Disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1. How often do you pump up your tires? When they need air. Usually every couple of days.
2. What size tires do you have? 700x32
3. How many miles per week do you ride? 40-50 miles
2. What size tires do you have? 700x32
3. How many miles per week do you ride? 40-50 miles
02-28-13, 08:05 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: PDX
Posts: 187
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1. How often do you pump up your tires? once a week but I do check the psi right before every ride
2. What size tires do you have? 26x2"
3. How many miles per week do you ride? 75-80
2. What size tires do you have? 26x2"
3. How many miles per week do you ride? 75-80
02-28-13, 08:26 PM
#7
Senior Member
1. My tires seem to hold air very well. I usually don't pump them up more than every couple of weeks.
2. I've got 700x28c on both of my bikes, with presta valves.
3. I usually ride between 120-150 miles per week at present.
2. I've got 700x28c on both of my bikes, with presta valves.
3. I usually ride between 120-150 miles per week at present.
02-28-13, 08:29 PM
#8
Intrepid Bicycle Commuter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 819
Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 76 Post(s)
Liked 94 Times
in
34 Posts
1. Once per week usually.
2. 700X40
3. 120 miles on average
2. 700X40
3. 120 miles on average
02-28-13, 08:30 PM
#9
Senior Member
I check my tires every time I ride
my 2 road bikes with presta valves need air every other day there 700 x 25
my touring bike and my mountain bike with 26 x 2.15 need air about every 7/9 days they have schrader valves
I ride about 100 miles a week between the 4 bikes
02-28-13, 08:31 PM
#10
www.ocrebels.com
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Los Angeles area
Posts: 6,186
Bikes: Several bikes, Road, Mountain, Commute, etc.
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 83 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
2 Posts
1. Every day, pretty much. Occasionally I'll let it go out to two days, but not often.
2. 700 x 23
3. 150 miles ave. per week
Rick / OCRR
2. 700 x 23
3. 150 miles ave. per week
Rick / OCRR
02-28-13, 11:19 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Vancouver,Washington
Posts: 2,280
Bikes: Old steel GT's, for touring and commuting
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 39 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
2. 26" by 1.5
3. 45-100
I read somewhere that tires typically lose 2-3 PSI a day. I might let them go three or even four days sometimes, but at that point you are looking at having lost about 10 PSI, which might not be a big deal depending on what size tires you are running, but as a Clyde, I feel like if they aren't pumped up close to the max they are slowing me down.
02-28-13, 11:27 PM
#13
20+mph Commuter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Greenville. SC USA
Posts: 7,517
Bikes: Surly LHT, Surly Lowside, a folding bike, and a beater.
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1434 Post(s)
Liked 331 Times
in
219 Posts
Fat tires get attention once a week - inspect for embedded shards and inflate.
Skinny tires same as above every day.
I ride 15 to 100 mpw.
Skinny tires same as above every day.
I ride 15 to 100 mpw.
03-01-13, 12:34 AM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 869
Bikes: 2008 Dawes Haymaker 20XX Leader LD515 TotoCycling Road Bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 27 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 32 Times
in
19 Posts
Maybe once a month.
700x32
Roughly 20 miles week.
700x32
Roughly 20 miles week.
03-01-13, 12:53 AM
#15
What, me worry?
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Athens, Greece
Posts: 1,226
Bikes: Corratec / Jamis
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
1. Check every 2-3 days, top up once per week and a half
2. 700c x 40 (622-42)
3. roughly 50 miles per week
2. 700c x 40 (622-42)
3. roughly 50 miles per week
03-01-13, 02:37 AM
#17
the digitalmouse
1) I check once a week, top them off as necessary
2) 16"s in front, 20" in rear
3) 50-100 km per week
2) 16"s in front, 20" in rear
3) 50-100 km per week
03-01-13, 03:27 AM
#19
Banned
1. whenever (usually once every few months)
2. 57-559
3. 100km per week (62 miles or so).
2. 57-559
3. 100km per week (62 miles or so).
03-01-13, 05:35 AM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Newark, Ohio
Posts: 758
Bikes: 2002 Dahon Boardwalk 1, 2003 Sun EZ-Sport Limited, 2011 TerraTrike Path 8, 2018 Gazelle Arroyo C8 HMB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
1. Every couple weeks
2. 44-406 on the trike (40 psi rating, I usually go to about 45), 40-406 on the folder (65 psi rating)
3. 0 to 60 mi
2. 44-406 on the trike (40 psi rating, I usually go to about 45), 40-406 on the folder (65 psi rating)
3. 0 to 60 mi
03-01-13, 06:21 AM
#21
aka Timi
How often do you pump up your tires
Commuting - Couple of times a week
Depends on season:
28mm Gatorskins 8 bar =116 psi,
28mm Conti City Contacts 7 bar = 102 psi,
35mm Schwalbe Winter Marathons 6 bar = 87 psi
50-100 miles/week
Touring - Every morning after coffee
28mm Gator Hardshells 7 bar = 102 psi
300-500 miles/week (50-100 miles/day)
Depends on season:
28mm Gatorskins 8 bar =116 psi,
28mm Conti City Contacts 7 bar = 102 psi,
35mm Schwalbe Winter Marathons 6 bar = 87 psi
50-100 miles/week
Touring - Every morning after coffee
28mm Gator Hardshells 7 bar = 102 psi
300-500 miles/week (50-100 miles/day)
Last edited by imi; 03-01-13 at 06:40 AM.
03-01-13, 08:14 AM
#22
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: east bay area,CA
Posts: 335
Bikes: Salsa Fargo commuter,Litespeed Ocoee titanium mountain bike cannondale caad9 105 road bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Once a week
2.35 big apples
120-140 miles a week
2.35 big apples
120-140 miles a week
03-01-13, 08:39 AM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: South Austin, Texas
Posts: 919
Bikes: 2010 Origin8 CX700, 2003 Cannondale Backroads Cross Country, 1997 Trek mtn steel frame converted commuter/tourer, 1983 Univega Sportour, 2010 Surly LHT, Others...
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 48 Post(s)
Liked 15 Times
in
12 Posts
Squeeze the fat ones before every ride. Inspect them and pressure them about once a week.
Also, I keep my bikes in a dedicated bike barn type setup. Dry but not climate controlled. Tires loose a lot more pressure in the winter due to temperature fluctuations. The pressures don't seem to vary as much in the spring/summer.
03-01-13, 08:59 AM
#24
tougher than a boiled owl
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Rocky Coast of Maine
Posts: 1,125
Bikes: Fetish Cycles Fixation / Fuji S12S / Gary Fisher MTB / Raleigh Grand Prix / Ross Professional / Kent comfort cruiser
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
03-01-13, 09:32 AM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Virginia/DC
Posts: 1,454
Bikes: quite a few
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1. Probably 1ce-2ce a week, depending on the bike
2. 700x23, 700x25, 700x32, 26x1.2-2.0, depending on the bike and wheelset
3. Currently about 200miles/week, usually more like 100mi
2. 700x23, 700x25, 700x32, 26x1.2-2.0, depending on the bike and wheelset
3. Currently about 200miles/week, usually more like 100mi