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Old 22 Jan 2002
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Riding in sand

When riding in sand, is it better to lower the pressure in both tires or only in the rear tire? Why would we need to lower the pressure in the front tire anyhow?

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On a Bike , if you don't keep low-pressure the front wheel, in sand it will be more difficult to control and steer ...you will not have the same traction effect as on the rear, but for the adherence the low-pressure make wonders !
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And don't forget the knobby tires..

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