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CHECK YOUR WHEELS & TYRES
CHECK YOUR STEERING
TYRES
Check your tyre pressure before riding, either by hand or by
using a pressure gauge. Your tyres should be inflated to the
pressure range indicated on the tyre sidewalls. Under inflated
tyres will increase traction but will be harder to drive and will
increase the chance of punctures.
Your bike is fitted with presta valves. These valves are de-
signed to take higher pressures than standard car type/schra-
dar valves.
To inflate the tyre, remove the dust cap from the valve.
Unscrew the small knurled lock nut on the presta valve and
release a small amount of air from the tyre by tapping the lock
nut. Install your pump. Most bicycle pumps can fit both
schradar and presta valves
WHEELS
Spin the wheels to make sure the rims run true. If the wheels
become untrue, they can easily be repaired by an experienced
bike mechanic. It is possible that a light rubbing can be heard
when the wheel turns. This sound comes from light contact
between the disc and the brake pads, and will disappear after
the initial running-in period. If the wheel does not turn freely
or the sound does not disappear however, it would be best to
seek professional help.
Your Early Rider bike uses a ‘threadless headset’. Threadless
headsets use a stem that clamps around an unthreaded steerer
tube of a fork.
Although the bearings of a headset don’t rotate as frequently
as the other bearings on a bike they are among the most im-
portant as they control the accurate steering of your bike.
A loose headset can quickly damage the bike making it hard
to control. Check your headset every time you ride. To check
headset tightness, put the front brake on and rock the bike
back and forth. If you feel movement tighten the headset.
IMPORTANT STUFF
WARNING!
A loose headset can cause a serious
accident – ensure that any play here is eliminated
before the bike is ridden. Consult a dealer if in doubt.
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