23-05-12, 08:46 AM
I have a "pencil" type gauge with a right-angle end to fit bike valves-used it for years & its accurate.Also a footpump (Halfords).
I dont trust accuracy of garage air line gauges & object to paying for air! Also keep a gauge in the cage. Years ago some trainer told me the acronym "POWER"..petrol,oil,water,electrics,rubber-check regularly ! IMO tyres a few psi down do affect the handling & as already mentioned 2 small contact patches between bike & road. I only use matched pairs of tyres-even on the cage!
I dont trust accuracy of garage air line gauges & object to paying for air! Also keep a gauge in the cage. Years ago some trainer told me the acronym "POWER"..petrol,oil,water,electrics,rubber-check regularly ! IMO tyres a few psi down do affect the handling & as already mentioned 2 small contact patches between bike & road. I only use matched pairs of tyres-even on the cage!