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Check to make sure the tire is evenly seated around both sides of
the rim and that the tube is inside the tire beads. Push the valve stem
into the tire to make sure that its base is seated within the tire's
beads. Inflate the tube slowly to the recommended pressure (see
Section 6.7), all the while checking to make sure that the tire beads
stay seated in the rim. Screw down the valve stem locknut finger-
tight. Secure the valve locknut (Presta valve). Replace the valve cap.
Replace the wheel in the bike (see Section 6.1.3 or 4).
WARNING:
Riding your bicycle with a flat or under-inflated tire can
seriously damage the tire, tube and bicycle, and can cause you to
lose control and fall.
8.2. If you break a spoke:
A wheel with a loose or broken spoke is much weaker than a fully
tensioned wheel. If you break a spoke while on a ride, do not ride
your bicycle, as the spoke may strike or get caught in the fork blades
or the drive train and cause you to fall.
WARNING:
A broken spoke seriously weakens the wheel and may
cause it to wobble, striking the brakes or the frame. Riding with a
broken spoke can cause you to lose control and fall.
8.3. If your bicycle sustains an impact or you
crash:
WARNING:
A crash can put extraordinary stress on bicycle
components, causing them to fatigue prematurely. Component's
suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically,
causing loss of control, serious injury or death.
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you
can. Seek medical help if necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage, and fix what you can.
Then, when you get home, carefully perform the checks described in
Section 7.1.4 and check for any other damaged parts. All bent,
scored or discolored parts are suspect and should be replaced.
CAUTION:
After any crash or serious fall, return your bicycle to your
Authorized Dealer for a thorough inspection.
9. UPGRADING YOUR BIKE AND YOUR
EQUIPMENT
The variety of components and accessories available to enhance the
comfort, performance and appearance of your bicycle is almost
endless. Your Authorized Dealer can help you select those that will
work best for the kind of riding that you do.
Even if you are an experienced rider, don't assume you can properly
install and operate these components or accessories without first
reading any instructions that are enclosed with the product. Be sure
to read, and understand, the instructions that accompany the
products you purchase for your bicycle. If you have the slightest
doubt as to their suitability or about your ability to install them
correctly, consult your Authorized Dealer.
WARNING:
Failure to install and operate any component or
accessory properly can result in serious damage to the bicycle, and
serious injury or death to the rider.
