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Steve L
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:?: Hi just wondering what is the best pressure to run both tyres at, I am using the bike just for bush riding at the moment. The are both running about 20 pounds at the moment, thanks Steve.
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Hi Steve,

I think somewhere between 5 and 10 PSI would be more like it.

When you start to focus more on riding obstacles. You'll need to find the right pressures for you and your bike.


Best of balance.

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Steve
What tyres are they?
What bike is it?
What is the rider weight?
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Hi the front tyre is a Dunlop the rear is a Mitchelin, the bike is a 2000 model Sherco 290, rider weight around 87kg, thanks Steve.
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For best effect in trials section type riding

6 in the front
4 in the rear
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thanks David and Neo as this is my first trials bike I had no idea what they should be run at, Steve.
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