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are issued to the original form of payment; some exclusions may apply. Unlike roadies, mountain bikes are flying over loose, bumpy terrain. Tires with too
much air lead to too much bounce, making for a jolty ride. Lower pressure helps with shock absorption while also
giving you more traction since more of the tire comes into contact huffy cruiser bike with the ground. MTB manufacturers recommend
between 30 and 50 psi on most of their bikes since this is a nice balance between on-road (closer to 50) and off-road
(closer to 30) riding. For retail purchases returned with a receipt, please return the unused and unopened item, with the
original sales receipt, for a full refund or exchange.
In particular, you should be aware that, even if you change every component on a mountain bike, the frame will still have mountain bike geometry. Geometry has a large effect on your riding position, bike handling and the overall “feel”, which seems to have been a factor in your enjoying the bikes on vacation. For retail purchases returned without a receipt, the refund will be issued as a store merchandise
credit at the lowest price within the last 90 days. Proper ID will be required in the form of a valid, state-
issued driver’s license or state ID card. We reserve the right to limit, or refuse returns without a receipt.
However, some expert cyclists are cautious of floor pumps with gauges, as the accuracy of the gauge can svary and may be
off by as much as 10 PSI. On the plus side, if the gauge is consistent you can calculate the difference and adjust your
target PSI to compensate. Every tire has a recommended psi printed on its side close to where it touches the rim.
From adrenaline-inducing hardtail mountain bikes to downhill mountain bikes for gnarly terrain where speed’s the aim of the game, we’ve got you covered. They are easier to pump and attach, and will pump your tires up much
quicker than a hand pump will. Some come with gauges, which eliminate 1) the need to switch back and forth
between a pump and standalone gauge, or 2) if you’re really lazy, outright guesswork. Regarding the bikes in the garage which needs brakes, seats, tires and possibly gears; those are not very expensive items. Tires are about twenty dollars; used seats in good condition can be had for a few dollars. Having the right PSI in your bike tires can make a world of difference.
If you’d like higher gear ratios, it is not expensive to swap a casette or freehub. Probably, I would guess, these mountain bikes have thread-on freehubs that remove with a FR-1 tool (which should cost under $10, and needs a big wrench to go with it). A new freewheel hub costs about $20 to $30, and gives you an opportunity to increase the gear ratios. You can put smooth tires (“slicks”) on a mountain bike wheel rim instead of the usual “knobbies”. These slicks can be in the typical 1.95″ mountain bike tire diameter, or you can go narrower down to 1.75″.