the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but
you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the Trike with your own
capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice. Proceed
carefully until you have learned to handle the full capabilities of your trike.
WARNING: Not all Trikes can be safely retrofitted with some types
of suspension systems. Before retrofitting a Trike with any
suspension, check with the Trike’s manufacturer to make sure that
what you want to do is compatible with the Trike’s design. Failing to
do so can result in catastrophic frame failure.
G. Tires and Tubes
Tires
Trike tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-
purpose designs to tires designed to perform best under very specific weather or
terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained experience with your new trike, you feel
that a different tire might better suit your riding needs, your dealer can help you
select the most appropriate design.
The size, pressure rating, and on some high-performance tires the specific
recommended use, are marked on
the sidewall of the tire. The part of
this information which is most
important to you is Tire Pressure.
WARNING: Never inflate a
tire beyond the maximum
pressure marked on the
tire’s sidewall. Exceeding
the recommended
maximum pressure may
blow the tire off the rim,
which could cause damage
to the trike and injury to
the rider and bystanders.
The best and safest way to inflate a Trike tire to the correct pressure is with a Trike
pump which has a built-in pressure gauge.
WARNING: There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or
other air compressors. They are not made for Trike tires. They move
a large volume of air very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your
tire very rapidly, which could cause the tube to explode.
Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a pressure range. How a tire
performs under different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire
pressure. Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the
lowest rolling resistance; but also produces the harshest ride. High pressures work
best on smooth, dry pavement.
Very low pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give the best
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