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OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
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In the case of double wall rims the tape must cover the entire rim base, but it
should not be so broad as to stand up along the inside edges of the rim trough.
Rim tapes for this type of rim should only be made of fabric or durable plastic. If
you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your SCOTT dealer.
WARNING
If the fabric of the tyre is destroyed by the perforating object, replace the
tyre to be on the safe side.
Replace spoilt rim tapes immediately.
NOTICE
If you get a puncture en route, inflate the inner tube and bring it close to
your ear. In most cases you can hear the air coming out. At home you can
help yourself with a bucket of water where you can locate the hole by the
bubbles. When you have found the hole, look for the corresponding place on
the tyre and check it, as well. Often, you will find a foreign body sticking in
the tyre, which ought to be removed. Otherwise another puncture can occur.
Tyre mounting
When mounting a tyre make sure no foreign matter, such as dirt or sand, gets
inside the tyre and you do not damage the inner tube in the process.
Slip one bead of the tyre onto the rim. Using your thumbs, press one bead over
the edge of the rim and then around the entire circumference. This should nor-
mally be possible without using tools.
Stick the valve of the tube through the hole in the rim
(a)
. Inflate the inner tube
slightly so that it becomes round and push it into the tyre all the way round.
Make sure not to leave any folds in the inner tube.
To finish mounting the tyre, start at the opposite side of the valve. Using your
thumbs, press as much of the second bead of the tyre over the edge of the rim
as you can
(b)
.
