TYRE VALVES
There are two kinds of tricycle tube valves in common
use
- the Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The
tricycle pump you use must have the fitting
appropriate to the valve stems on your tricycle.
The
Schraeder
is like the valve on a car tyre. To inflate
a Schraeder valve tube with compressed air or with a
tricycle pump, remove the valve cap and push the air
hose or pump fitting on to the end of the valve stem. To
let air out of a Schraeder valve, depress the pin in the
end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other
appropriate object.
The
Presta
valve has a narrower diameter and is
only found on tricycle tyres. To inflate a Presta valve tube
using a Presta headed tricycle pump:
remove the valve cap
unscrew (anti-clockwise) the valve stem lock nut
push down on the valve stem to free it up
push the pump head on to the valve
head, and inflate.
TRICYCLE
SUSPENSIONS
Some tricycles come equipped with suspension
systems. There are many different types of suspension
systems.
If your tricycle has a suspension system ask your
tricycle retailer to explain care and use. Return your
tricycle for regular maintenance and adjustment of the
suspension system.
