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Tire pressure issue
Posted: 05:36 pm Oct 20 2017
by Vossman
New front tire and tube. I put 13-15 psi and if the bike just sits the pressure will remain the same for well over a month, even checking it a few times a week. When I go riding it will lose about half its pressure. I usually ride at 7-9k feet, live at 6500 feet. I changed the valve core and made sure it was tight. Is it the change in altitude that causes this?
Re: Tire pressure issue
Posted: 09:47 pm Oct 20 2017
by ohgood
sea level=14.7psi
10,000ft= 10psi
more than likely you have a tiny leak that is worse with all the pushing/pulling of the tube that comes with riding. put it in a water tub and look for bubbles
Re: Tire pressure issue
Posted: 02:19 pm Oct 21 2017
by doakley
And the pressure drop is pretty linear so, no, not likely the altitude.
Re: Tire pressure issue
Posted: 02:02 pm Oct 22 2017
by Vossman
Ok, New tube time.