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DETAILED MAINTENANCE
DETAILED MAINTENANCE
tyre Inspection
tyres must be maintained properly to ensure road holding
and stability. check the following areas:
Inflation
Ensure tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated on the
tyre sidewalls. It is better to use a tyre gauge and a hand
pump than a service station pump.
caution:
If inflating tyres with a service station pump, take
care that sudden over inflation does not cause a blow out.
Bead seating
When inflating or refitting tyres make sure that the bead
is properly seated in the rim.
tread
Check that the thread shows no signs of excessive wear or
flat spots, and that there are no cuts or other damage.
Caution:
Excessively worn or damaged tyres should be
replaced.
Valves
Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from
dirt. a slow leak caused by the entry of dirt can lead to a
flat tyre, and possibly a dangerous situation.
recommended tyre pressures
the recommended pressure moulded on the sidewall of your bicycles’ tyres should match the
following chart. Use this chart as a guide only. Actual pressure recommendations will vary widely
depending on the manufacturer and the quality of the tyre. Tyres will require different inflation
pressures depending on the type of wheel rim they are fitted to and on the kind of surface to be
ridden over.
always follow the tyre inflation pressure instructions which are written on the tyre sidewalls.
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Tyre Inspection
Tyres must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability. Check the following areas:
. Inflation: Ensure tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated on the tyre sidewalls. It is better to use a tyre gauge and a hand
pump than a service station pump.
Caution:
If inflating tyres with a service station pump, take care that sudden over inflation does not cause a blow out.
. Bead seating: When inflating or refitting tyres make sure that the bead is properly seated in the rim.
. Tread: Check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear or flat spots, and that there are no cuts or other damage.
Caution
:
Excessively worn or damaged tyres should be replaced.
. Valves: Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from dirt. A slow leak caused by the entry of dirt can lead to a
flat tyre, and possibly a dangerous situation.
Recommended tyre pressures
The recommended pressures moulded on the sidewall of your bicycle tyres will approximately match the following chart. Use this chart as a
guide only. Actual pressure recommendations will vary widely depending on the manufacturer and the quality of the tyre. Tyres will require dif-
ferent inflation pressures depending on the type of wheel rim they are fitted to and on the kind of surface to be ridden over.
Always follow the tyre inflation pressure instructions which are written on the tyre sidewalls.
BMX (30cm/12", 40cm/16", 50cm/20" models)
240 - 344 KPa
(35-50 psi)
MTB (50cm/20”, 61cm/24”, 66cm/26” models)
240 - 380 KPa
(35-55 psi)
Road Touring (69cm/27", 700C models)
483 - 620 KPa
(70-90 psi)
Road Racing (700C)
755 - 862 KPa
(110-125 psi)
Hybrid / Crossbike (700C)
414 - 690 KPa
(60-100 psi)
Tyre pressure written on the sidewall may be given either as a maximum pressure or as a pressure range. How a tyre performs under
different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tyre pressure. Inflating a tyre to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the
lowest rolling resistance, allowing a faster ride, but also results in a harsher ride. High pressures work best on smooth, dry pavement. Very low
pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give a softer ride on smooth, slick terrain such as hard packed clay, and
improved grip on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. Riding on tyres with pressures too low for your weight, surface
conditions or the sidewall recommendations can increase chances of punctures by allowing the tyre to deform sufficiently to pinch the
inner tube between the rim and the riding surface.
CAUTION: Pencil type automotive tyre gauges and service station air hose pressure settings are generally inaccurate
and should not be depended on for consistent, accurate pressure. Instead, use a good quality dial gauge.
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Tyre Inspection
Tyres must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability. Check the following areas:
. Inflation: Ensure tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated on the tyre sidewalls. It is better to use a tyre gauge and a hand
pump than a service station pump.
Caution:
If inflating tyres with a service station pump, take care that sudden over inflation does not cause a blow out.
. Bead seating: When inflating or refitting tyres make sure that the bead is properly seated in the rim.
. Tread: Check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear or flat spots, and that there are no cuts or other damage.
Caution
:
Excessively worn or damaged tyres should be replaced.
. Valves: Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from dirt. A slow leak caused by the entry of dirt can lead to a
flat tyre, and possibly a dangerous situation.
Recommended tyre pressures
The recommended pressures moulded on the sidewall of your bicycle tyres will approximately match the following chart. Use this chart as a
guide only. Actual pressure recommendations will vary widely depending on the manufacturer and the quality of the tyre. Tyres will require dif-
ferent inflation pressures depending on the type of wheel rim they are fitted to and on the kind of surface to be ridden over.
Always follow the tyre inflation pressure instructions which are written on the tyre sidewalls.
BMX (30cm/12", 40cm/16", 50cm/20" models)
240 - 344 KPa
(35-50 psi)
MTB (50cm/20”, 61cm/24”, 66cm/26” models)
240 - 380 KPa
(35-55 psi)
Road Touring (69cm/27", 700C models)
483 - 620 KPa
(70-90 psi)
Road Racing (700C)
755 - 862 KPa
(110-125 psi)
Hybrid / Crossbike (700C)
414 - 690 KPa
(60-100 psi)
Tyre pressure written on the sidewall may be given either as a maximum pressure or as a pressure range. How a tyre performs under
different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tyre pressure. Inflating a tyre to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the
lowest rolling resistance, allowing a faster ride, but also results in a harsher ride. High pressures work best on smooth, dry pavement. Very low
pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give a softer ride on smooth, slick terrain such as hard packed clay, and
improved grip on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. Riding on tyres with pressures too low for your weight, surface
conditions or the sidewall recommendations can increase chances of punctures by allowing the tyre to deform sufficiently to pinch the
inner tube between the rim and the riding surface.
CAUTION: Pencil type automotive tyre gauges and service station air hose pressure settings are generally inaccurate
and should not be depended on for consistent, accurate pressure. Instead, use a good quality dial gauge.
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Tyre pressure written on the sidewall may be given either as a maximun presure or as a pressure
range. How a tyre performs under different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tyre
pressure. Inflating a tyre to near its maximun recommended pressure range, give a softer ride on
smooth, slick terrain such as hard packed clay, and improved grip on deep, loose surfaces such
as deep, dry sand. riding on tyres with pressrue too low for your weight, surface conditions or
the sidewall recommendations can increase chances of punctures by allowing the tyre to deform
sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding surface.
Pencil type automotive tyre gauges and service station air hase pressure
settings are generally inaccurate and should not be depended on for
consistent, accrate pressure. Instead, use a good quality dial gauge.
Detailed maintenance
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