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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 G Plus Genesis’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 used on your bicycle.
The G Plus Genesis uses high-performance KENDA Low Resistance UNI-Directional tires with a 40-65 PSI rating.
Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires
designed to perform best under very specific 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 part of this information, which is most important to 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.