Instructions / Assembly

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DETAILED MAINTENANCE
Tire Inspection
Tires must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability. Check the following areas:
Inflation: Ensure tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the tire sidewalls. It is better to use a tire gauge and a hand
pump than a service station pump. Caution: If inflating tires with a service station pump, take care that sudden over
inflation does not cause tire to blow up.
Bead
Seating:
When inflating or refitting tire, make sure that the bead is properly seated in the rim.
Tread: Check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear or flat spots, and that there are no cuts or other damage.
Caution: Excessively worn or damaged tires should be replaced.
Valves: Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from dirt. A slow leak caused by the entry of the dirt can lead
to a flat tire, and possibly a dangerous situation.
Recommended Tire Pressures:
The recommended pressure molded on the sidewall of your bicycle tires should match the following chart. Use this as a general guide.
BMX 35 – 50 p.s.i
MTB 40 – 65 p.s.i
Road Touring 70 – 90 p.s.i
Road Racing 110 – 125 p.s.i
Hybrid/Crossbike 60 – 100 p.s.i