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Tire pressure
How to run tires that grip on gravel without feeling punishing — the biggest free upgrade a beginner can make.
Skills & Safety
How do you fix a flat tire on a gravel bike?
For a tubeless setup: shake the wheel to spread sealant, spin the tire until it seals, and top up with CO2 or a pump. If sealant won't close the hole, plug it with a bacon strip. If the tire is completely off the rim or the sidewall is torn, install a tube. Carry a plug kit, a spare tube, tire levers, and a CO2 or mini pump on every ride.
Skills & Safety
What tire pressure should a beginner woman run on a gravel bike?
For most beginner women (120–180 lb) on 40mm tubeless gravel tires, start at 28 psi front / 32 psi rear on chunky gravel, and 32/36 on smoother gravel. Lighter riders go 2–4 psi lower; heavier riders go 2–4 psi higher. Lower pressure grips better and feels calmer — it is the single biggest free upgrade a beginner can make.