p. 18
3.11. Tyres
3.11.1. Before riding pump up the wheels till the required pressure. The pressure
needed is shown on the tyre sidewall.
3.11.2. Use the pump appropriate for your bicycle nipple. There are two main types
of nipples: for bicycle (PRESTA) and car (SCHRADER) (pic. 29, 30).
3.11.3. Before you start inflating a bicycle tyre with PRESTA nipple, loosen the safety
screw (pic. 30), make sure it works after one-time press. Once you inflate the
bicycle tyre with PRESTA nipple, tighten the safety screw back.
car nipple
(schrader)
bicycle nipple
(presta)
open
closed
safety screw
bicycle nipple
(presta)
pic. 29
pic. 30
brake support
brake pads
brake disc
oil path
brake lever
adjusting screw
pic. 27
pic. 28
4. MAINTAIN YOUR BICYCLE.
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4.1. Before every ride
4.1.1. Check the way your brakes function. Press the brake lever rolling the bicycle
forward and backward. The wheels should clearly block.
4.1.2. Check the holding force of wheels quick releases.
4.1.3. Check the tyre pressure (Tips are given in 3.11).
