ElliptiGO 8S Owner's Manual page 47

Tires
ElliptiGO products come equipped with high-pressure,
unidirectional, clincher-style tires. These tires have a finite
lifespan that depends on, among other things, rider weight,
how well you maintain the tire pressure, the kind of riding
that you do and the surfaces upon which you ride. As a
result, there is no hard and fast rule regarding how long
your tires will last.
It is important that you maintain the correct tire pressure
in your tires. The maximum pressure is listed on the
sidewall of the tires. We recommend riding at 90 - 95% of
the maximum tire pressure. Use a floor pump with an air
pressure gauge to inflate the tire to the correct pressure.
WARNING! Always check your tire pressure before
riding. Underinflated or overinflated tires pose serious
risks including loss of traction, blowouts, and buckling
while cornering. Any of these situations could cause the
rider to lose control and suffer a fall.
WARNING! Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum
pressure – this can cause the tire to explode off of the rim
and injure you or a bystander.
Before you ride, do a thorough visual inspection of the
front and rear tires. Make sure there are no tears, cracks,
or impregnated debris in the sidewall or along the tire
tread. Ensure that the tread is not worn out and that the
bead wire at the bottom of each sidewall is securely seated
inside the rim. Look for bulging along the sidewall or tire
tread. If you see any tears, cracks, bulging, or excessive
wear, DO NOT RIDE THE BIKE. Instead, take your bike to a
shop to have a new tire installed.
WARNING! Always check both tires before riding.
Damaged or excessively worn tires increase the likelihood
of experiencing a blowout, unseating of a tire, or
sustaining a flat during a ride. Any of these situations
could cause the rider to lose control and suffer a fall.
Finally, make sure that your tire is attached in the correct
orientation. On the sidewall, locate the unidirectional
symbol consisting of an arrow and the word "Drive" or
"Rotation." When the wheel is rotated so that the arrow is
at the highest point during the rotation, the arrow should
be pointing in the forward direction of travel. If, when the
arrow is at the top of the wheel, it is pointing towards
the rear of the bike, either the tire or the wheel is on
backwards. Ensure you correct the issue so that the arrow
is in the correct orientation before riding.
When you are ready for a new set of tires, take your
ElliptiGO bike to a professional bike mechanic and have
them install your tires with the same size of high pressure
clincher tire.
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