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WARNING: NEVER INFLATE A TIRE BEYOND THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE MARKED ON THE
TIRE’S SIDEWALL. EXCEEDING THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM PRESSURE MAY BLOW THE
TIRE OFF OF THE RIM, WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BIKE AND INJURY TO THE
RIDER AND OTHERS. THE BEST WAY TO INFLATE A BICYCLE TIRE TO THE CORRECT PRESSURE IS WITH A
BICYCLE PUMP. GAS STATION AIR HOSES MOVE A LARGE VOLUME OF AIR VERY RAPIDLY, AND WILL
RAISE THE PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRE VERY RAPIDLY.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING GAS STATION AIR HOSES.
Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a pressure range. How a tire performs under
different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure. Inflating the tire to near its
maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance; but also produces the harshest
ride. High pressures work best on smooth, dry pavement. Very low pressures, at the bottom of the
recommended
pressure range, give the best
performance on smooth, slick terrain such as hard-packed
clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. Tire pressure that is too low for your weight
and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to
pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding surface.
Some special high-performance tires have unidirectional treads: their tread pattern is designed to work
better in one direction than in the other. The sidewall marking of a unidirectional tire will have an arrow
showing the correct rotation direction. If your bike has unidirectional tires, be sure that they are
mounted to rotate in the correct direction.
2. The tire valve allows air to enter the tire’s inner tube under pressure,
but doesn’t let it back out unless you want it to. There are primarily two
kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schrader Valve and the Presta Valve.
The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve
stems on your bicycle. The Schrader is like the valve on a car tire, this is
the type of valve stem you should have on your bike. To inflate a Schrader valve tube, remove the valve
cap and push the air hose or pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem. To let air out of a Schrader
valve, depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object.
REFLECTORS
Your bike is supplied with one front (white) and one rear (red) reflector. These are an important safety
and legal requirement, and should remain securely fitted and in good condition at all times. Periodically,
inspect all reflectors, brackets and mounting hardware for signs of wear or damage. Replace
immediately if damage is found. Some bicycles will require you to install your reflectors onto your
bicycle. Please refer to the following section for instructions on all types of bicycle reflectors.
REAR REFLECTOR MOUNT ON SEAT POST / FRONT REFLECTOR MOUNT ON HANDLEBAR STEM
First attach the reflector to the bracket with the reflector screw. Next, remove the clamp screw and
open the clamping reflector bracket. Place clamping reflector bracket around the seat post. If the clamp
is too loose, insert the shim inside the clamp. Tighten the clamp screw to hold the reflector assembly in
place. Finally, adjust the reflector assembly in place and ensure that it is upright and facing away from
the bike.