10 Wheels, tyres and suspension
The front and rear wheels consist of a hub, spokes, rims, and the tyres running
around the rims with an inner tube. In order to protect the inner tube from the base
of the rims and the spoke nipples there is a rim tape on the rim. When in use, the
front wheel and rear wheel will be subject to heavy strain through the weight of the
rider, the load in the cargo box and any unevenness in the path.
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Please have your tyres checked and if necessary, aligned at a Raleigh Stride dealer
after your first driving period. This check must be carried out after your first 100
km/62 miles or 2 months (at the latest) after purchasing.
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Check your front and rear wheel on a regular basis for possible damage and correct
alignment.
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On the tyre flank you will find details concerning the maximum pressure for the
relevant tyre. By default, your Raleigh Stride is equipped with two Schwalbe-tyres.
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Front wheel tyre pressure: 2.0 - 4.5 Bar or 30 - 65 Psi
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Rear wheel tyre pressure: 2.0 - 4.0 Bar or 30 - 55 Psi
Note: The correct tyre pressure will lead to a higher battery range and reduces the
risk of a broken spoke.
It is advisable to check and correct the tyre pressure at least once a month. A
pressure loss of 1 bar per month can be considered normal.
10.1 Rims and Spokes
If the front and rear wheels are not aligned or if they wobble, this compromises rider
safety. Have the front and rear wheel aligned by a Raleigh Stride dealer if they are not
aligned or if they wobble. If the spokes are not correctly or evenly tensioned, this may
compromise how well the front or rear wheels turn. By riding over obstacles quickly,
such as a curb, or if a spoke nipple comes loose, this may compromise the tension of
individual spokes. If individual spokes are not correctly tensioned or if they are
damaged, the affected wheel will no longer turn well. It will wobble and the stability
of the rims may be compromised, causing the rim to break.
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Check the spokes for cracks and damage.
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Have damaged spokes replaced immediately. Contact a Raleigh Stride dealer.
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Ensure that the spokes are subject to even tensioning by carefully pressing together
two spokes at a time.
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Have the spokes tensioned by a Raleigh Stride dealer if you notice that individual
spokes have loosened.
