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  • Have you tried just pumping them up to the top of their rated range?
    – Affe
    Commented Jul 3, 2020 at 23:38
  • @Affe - Will try tomorrow. I know that when he rides the bike, the tires don't seem deformed at all. For my own bike the tires had become quite visibly flattened when I sat on the bike before I noticed.
    – Vilx-
    Commented Jul 3, 2020 at 23:46
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    It might be helpful to install smoother tires -- they would roll easier. And, as suggested, make sure the tires are reasonably well inflated -- 40 psi or better.
    – Daniel R Hicks
    Commented Jul 4, 2020 at 2:43
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    While better tires (smoother and lighter) would probably help, don;t expect too much. Sounds like a lot of 6yo's. Bike is possibly too big for him, and how would your riding look is your bike weight as much comparatively (around 50kg presuming you a pretty average 80kg )?
    – mattnz
    Commented Jul 4, 2020 at 3:36
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    @Vilx- Here's an off-the-wall idea, try riding your son's bike yourself. Not far, not on the road, just "around" and see how it feels. Mind out for toe-overlap and knees hitting the handlebars. This shouldn't damage the bike, unless you're particularly large. If pedalling doesn't work for you, try your right foot on the left pedal and "scooter" it around. See what you feel/find.
    – Criggie ♦
    Commented Jul 5, 2020 at 1:45