17. Remove
the valve covers on both wheels,
attach
the pump
head and
inflate
the tyres to the recommended pressure
(usually printed on the sidewall of the tyre) and re fit the valve
caps
.
18.
Check the brakes are working by pressing the lever rapidly a
few times to allow pressure to
build up
in the system, lift the
wheel off the ground and spin it, It should spin freely without
noise, if you hear a metallic rubbing sound then the brakes will
need adjusting,
PLEASE NOTE:
the brakes will need checking
before every ride
, any anomalies should be addressed before
using the bike further.
19.
To check
belt tension
, push it up and down halfway
between the pedals and the rear axle, it should have around
10-
15MM
both up and down, it is worth checking it at several points
by rotating the pedals a quarter turn. The
tension
can be
adjusted by sliding the rear wheel forwards or backwards. There
are handy guides in more detail on the
Gates website
.
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CHAPTER 5
Adjusting gears and final
checks
CHAPTER 5
Adjusting gears and final
checks
16.5
16.6
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