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c)
Removing and installing the front wheel
The front wheel on the Stride 500 can be removed or installed without tools. A quick release skewer through a hollow axle is
utilized for easy and quick wheel removal. A quick release skewer is a rod that has a threaded acorn nut on one end and a cam
lever assembly on the other end. The cam lever applies pressure and locks the axle in place. The majority of higher quality
bicycles produced in the last decade incorporates this design.
When removing the wheel, it will be easier to turn the bicycle upside down and rest the bicycle in its saddle and handlebar. Place a
few blankets on the ground as not to scratch the saddle or handlebar controls. To remove the wheel, follow these steps:
Locate the quick release and pull the quick release lever open and away from the fork dropout.
Opening the quick release lever will loosen the grip on the fork and then loosen the acorn nut to clear the safety tabs at fork dropouts.
When installing the wheel, it is the reverse process of
―removing the wheel‘. Follow these instructions to install the wheel:
Slide the wheel axle into the fork dropouts, confirming they are mounted in the dropouts with no space.
Install the axle quick release skewer. With the quick release fully open, tighten the acorn nut until a slight resistance.
Once tightened, close the quick release lever with force to clamp and lock the axle into the dropouts. The force must be strong
enough for the axle not to become loose later. It should take some effort to close the lever but not so much that you are
straining or feel you are damaging the quick release. You should not be able to open the quick release lever with 1 finger.
Test to see if the quick release lever will open with 1 finger. If it opens, you must perform the previous step again until the
quick release lever clamp is tight.
d)
Replacing a tube or tire
Read the previous sections a. and b. to learn how to remove and replace the front and rear wheel. You will need to
understand how to remove the wheel prior to replacing a tube or tire. This section only explains how to remove the tire
from the rim and how to replace a tube.
Before explaining how to replace a tube and tire, details on the Stride 500
‘s tubes and tires are discussed. Tubes and
tires are 2 of the most important components on your new bicycle and must always be in optimum condition. It is
important you understand about the tubes and tires equipped on your bicycle.
The Stride 500 uses high-performance Continental Town & Country Low Resistance UNI-Directional tires with a 65 PSI rating.
Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires designed to
perform best under very sp
ecific weather or terrain conditions. If, once you‘ve gained experience with your new bicycle, you
feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs, your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design.
The size, pressure rating, and on some high-performance tires the specific recommended use, are marked on the
sidewall of the tire. The most important part of this information for you is Tire Pressure.
The best and safest way to
inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump that has a built-in pressure gauge.
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 the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and
injury to the rider and bystanders.
WARNING:
There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other air compressors. They are not
made for bicycle tires. They move a large volume of air very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your tire very
rapidly, which could cause the tube to explode.
