Rough ride in Dahon folding bike

[mobi]

I ride a Dahon folding bike ( Vybe c7a model) with stock tyres.

It rides fine on smooth roads but on poor surface (still on road or footpaths) the ride is bone shaking!

Also, when I am riding over grass verges, it is very difficult to pedal.

Is there any way to improve the ride using a different tyre?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Trying not to ride a bike where it isn't meant to be would save you spending on tyres.

 

[Kies]

What tyre pressure are you pumping them up to?

 

[mobi]

I have not checked the pressure. Bought the bike 2 weeks back from Halfords.

What should be the pressure? Is 65 psi ok?

 

[Cycleops]

Sounds like your pressures are too high. Get a gauge and lower them bit by bit, should make a difference.

 

[Kies]

I keep mine at 60psi and it's fine on all sorts of surfaces

 

[morrisman]

My folder(Tern) gives a rougher ride than my hybrid which I have always put down to wheel size. The smaller the wheel the more effect on the ride will be caused by poor surfaces.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Quite agree with morrisman, the size of the wheel in relation to the obstacle seems to have a definite effect, hence 29'er MTB riders talk about smoother ride over the same terrain as 26" riders. BMX sized wheels definitely feel rougher than 26" over the same course.