Your Tyres Are Slowing You Down Here’s Why

This week on Rider Support, Anthony and Sarah dive deep into the rubber that meets the road. Tyre width, PSI, tubeless vs clincher—turns out most riders are doing it wrong. We break down the myth of high pressure, the truth about rolling resistance, and exactly what setup you should be using based on your weight and terrain.

We also tackle tubeless fails, sealant myths, and whether the switch is worth it. Plus: a wild moment at Roubaix involving Van der Poel, honest thoughts on whether cycling clubs are pushing people away from the sport, Garmin vs Hammerhead, kit sizing nightmares, and the great Velosamba style debate.

Check out our free tyre pressure calculator

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This week on Rider Support, Anthony and Sarah dive deep into the rubber that meets the road. Tyre width, PSI, tubeless vs clincher—turns out most riders are doing it wrong.

We break down the myth of high pressure, the truth about rolling resistance, and exactly what setup you should be using based on your weight and terrain.

We also tackle tubeless fails, sealant myths, and whether the switch is worth it. Plus: a wild moment at Roubaix involving Van der Poel, honest thoughts on whether cycling clubs are pushing people away from the sport, Garmin vs Hammerhead, kit sizing nightmares, and the great Velosamba style debate.

To calculate your tyre pressure you can use our free calculator here https://www.roadmancycling.com/members

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Chapters -

0:00 Intro
0:19 Tyre Width, Pressure & Tubeless
12:09 “Fan” Throws Bottle At Mathieu van der Poel (Paris-Roubaix)
16:25 Are Cycling Clubs Dying Out?
23:23 Should I Buy The New Hammerhead Karoo?
26:15 Cycling Kit Sizing - Why Am I Am XXL!!?
31:39 Adidas Velosamba - Cool or Not?