Hi,
I am planning to cycle up a mountain next month and I would like to know how much PSI do I need to deflate my tires.
I always pump my tires at 125PSI max for my kenda kaliente and I am afraid it might explode at higher altitudes.
The mountain is about 2000 meters from sea level.
Thanks in advance.
2007-12-14 13:43:33 · 4 answers · asked by Ryaski 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
im using road tires
2007-12-14 13:51:49 · update #1
atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.5 PSI
at 9000feet it is 10.5 PSI
6000 feet will increase your tire pressure by 3.6 PSI by use of ratio and proportion. You will expect less increase if the temperature to which your going is cold.
just pump your tires to 120PSI andyou will be safe on your way
2007-12-14 14:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by bike expert 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about road bikes, i don't know much. But for mountain bike tires that's a lot.
2007-12-14 13:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check outside of tire for psi pressure
2007-12-14 13:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
125 lbs wow thats tight
2007-12-14 13:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by OUTLAW COACH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋