Operation Manual
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WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension
malfunction, which may cause you to lose control and fall.
If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of injury. For example,
when braking, the front of a suspended bike dips. You could lose control and fall if you do not have experience with
thissystem.Learntohandleyoursuspensionsystemsafely.SeealsoSection4.C.
WARNING: Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking characteristics of your
bicycle. Never change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations, and always check for changes in the handling and braking
characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-free area.
WARNING: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted with some types of suspension systems. Before retrofit-
ting a bicycle with any suspension, check with the bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that what you want
to do is compatible with the bicycle’s design. Failing to do so can result in catastrophic frame failure.
g. tires AnD tuBes
1. Tires
Bicycle tires are available in many designs and
specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to
tires designed to perform best under very specific
weather or terrain conditions. The size, pressure rating,
and on some high-performance tires the specific
recommended use, are marked on the sidewall of the
tire (see fig. 17). The part of this information which is
most important to you is Tire Pressure. But some wheel
rim manufacturers also specify maximum tire pressure
with a label on the rim.
WARNING: Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall or the
wheel rim. If the maximum pressure rating for the wheel rim is lower than the maximum pressure
shown on the tire, always use the lower rating. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may
blow the tire off the rim or damage the wheel 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.