For cold weather riding - check those tire pressures!

[mrlmd1]

For those of you braving the cold and frigid wind chills with all your heated gear and multiple layers on, don't forget to check your tire pressures as the temp drops. You may be riding on 20# or less when the temps drop down to the 40's or below and although you may think a softer tire will grip the cold road surface better, that's not the case. It also may lead to wiggly steering with the front tire low, breakouts of the rear, and will lead to earlier wear. Most bikes run about 29-30# for the front 32-33# for the rear - check your owner's manual, and fill up as necessary.