BMX: 35-50 PSI
MTB: 46-65 PSI
Road Touring: 70-90 PSI(Recommended)
Road Racing: 110-125 PSI
Hybrid/Cross: 60-100 PSI
How To Fix aFlat Tire
If you needto repair atire, follow thesesteps:
1.Remove thewheel from thebicycle.
2.Deflate thetire completely throughthe valve. Loosenthe tire beadby pushing itinward.
3.Press oneside of thetire bead upover the edgeof the rim.
Note: Use tire levers.Using a screwdrivermay damage therim.
4.Remove thetube, leaving thetire on therim.
5.Patch theleaks using atube repair kit,or replace thetube.
Note: Make sure thatthe size ofthe replacement tubematches the sizestated on thetire
sidewall and thatthe valve isthe correct typefor your bicycle.
6.Match theposition of theleak in thetube with thetire to locatethe possible causeand
mark the locationon the tire.
7.Remove thetire completely andinspect it fornails, glass, etc.The insideof the rimshould
also be inspectedto make surethere are noprotruding spokes, rustor other potential
causes. Replace therim tape, whichcovers the spokeends, if damaged.
8.Remount oneside of thetire onto therim.
9.Using ahand pump, inflatethe tube justenough to giveit some shape.
10.Place thevalve stem throughthe hole inthe rim andwork the tubeinto the tire.Note: Do
not let thetube twist.
11.Using your handsonly,remount the otherside of thetire by pushingthe edge towardthe
center of therim. Start oneither side ofthe valve andwork around therim.
12.Before thetire is completelymounted, push thevalve up intothe rim sothat the tiresits
squarely in position.
13.Fit therest of thetire, rolling thelast, most difficult, part onwith your thumbs.Note: Avoid
using tire leversas these canpuncture the tubeor damage thetire.
14.Check thatthe tube isnot caught betweenthe rim andthe tire beadat ay point.
15.Using ahand pump, inflatethe tube untilthe tire beginsto take shape.Check that thetire
bead is evenlyseated all theway around therim. When properlyseated, fully inflatethe tire
to the pressuremarked on thesidewall. Use atire gauge tocheck.
16.Place thewheel into theframe checking thatall gears, brakesand quick releaselevers
are properly adjusted.
Handlebar Stem
The handlebar stemfits into thesteering column. Itis held firm
by the actionof a binderbolt and expanderwedge which, when
tightened, binds withthe inside ofthe fork steerertube.
When removing thestem, loosen thestem bolt twoor three
turns, and thentap it toloosen the wedgeinside.
Tolubricate, first wipeoff anygrease and grime.Next, apply a
thin film ofgrease to thepart, including thewedge that willbe
inserted into theframe. Theheight of thehandlebar can be
adjusted for comfort.The stemis marked withthe words max.
height/minimum insertion.
WARNING:Never ride abicycle if thestem has beenraised so thatthe max.
height/minimum insertion linecan be seen.
WARNING:Over tightening thestem bolt orheadset assembly maycause damage to
the bicycle and/orinjury to therider.
When re-fitting thestem, make surethe handlebar iscorrectly aligned andtightened using
the appropriate hexwrench.
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