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Repairing a flat tire
1.
Take the punctured wheel off the
bike
2.
Detach the tire from the rim using
tire levers if needed
3.
Remove the inner tube and locate the
puncture
4.
Find the corresponding location of
the puncture outside and inside the
tire
5.
Check if any sharp objects remain
stuck in the tire
6.
Fix the punctured inner tube with a
puncture repair kit or get a new one
7.
Pre-inflate the new or repaired inner
tube to a low pressure just enough so
it keeps its shape
8.
Insert the inner tube inside the tire
9.
Put the tire back on the rim making
sure the tire thread is facing forward
10.
Inflate tire to recommended pressure
while checking for an even position of
the tire on the rim
11.
Put the wheel back on the bike
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential to keep
your new bike riding for many years, for
your own safety and to preserve your
bike
’s
limited warranty.
It is recommended to take your bike to a
qualified technician once a year for
inspection and to take a tune up
appointment if necessary.
Additionally, there are a few simple basic
maintenance interventions that you can
proceed to, by your own at home.
Required tools
The following list of tools is a minimum
requirement to proceed to basic
maintenance and simple adjustments of
your bike.
▪
Allen keys set
(Metric sizes 2mm to 8mm)
▪
Open end wrench keys set
(Metric sizes 8mm to 15mm)
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Screwdrivers
(Medium size Phillips head and flat head)
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Bio chain lubricant
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Bio degreaser for metal parts
▪
Protective gloves
▪
Protective glasses
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Clean cloth
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Air pump with a pressure gauge
Bike components and accessories uses
international metric system sizes bolts
and nuts. Do not use imperial system
tools, bolts or nuts to avoid damaging
the components.
The maintenance of your bike requires
to handling of chemical products that
can be hazardous to your health. Make
sure to follow each product
’
s safety
notice and wear the adequate
protective gear at all time when doing
maintenance.
