WARNING: Changing suspension
adjustment can change the handling
and braking characteristics of your bicycle.
Never change suspension adjustment unless
you are thoroughly familiar with the
suspension system manufacturer’s
instructions and recommendations, and
always check for changes in the handling and
braking characteristics of the bicycle after a
suspension adjustment by taking a careful
test ride in a hazard-free area.
Suspension can increase control and comfort by
allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain.
This enhanced capability may allow you to ride
faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced
capabilities of the bicycle 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 bike.
CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be
safely retrofitted with some types of
suspension systems. Before retrofitting a
bicycle with any suspension, check with the
bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that
what you want to do is compatible with the
bicycle’s design.
G. Tyres and Tubes
1 Tyres
Bicycle tyres are available in many designs
and specifications, ranging from general-purpose
designs to tyres designed to perform best under
very specific weather or terrain conditions. If,
once you’ve gained experience with your new
bike, you feel that a different tyre might better
suit your riding needs, your
local 13 dealer
can
help you select the most appropriate
design.
The size, pressure rating, and on some high
performance tyres the specific recommended
use, are marked on the sidewall of the tyre (see
fig. 20). The part of this information, which is
most important to you, is tyre pressure.
WARNING: Never inflate a tyre beyond
the maximum pressure marked on the
tyre’s sidewall. Exceeding the recommended
maximum pressure may blow the tyre off the
rim, which could cause damage to the bike
and injury to the rider and bystanders.
The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tyre
to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump,
which has a built-in pressure gauge.
WARNING: There is a safety risk in
using petrol station air hoses or other
air compressors. They are not made for
bicycle tyres. They move a large volume of air
very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in
your tyre very rapidly, which could cause the
tube to explode.
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