Wheels And Tyres - Scott TIME TRIAL MACHINE Owner's Manual

Replacing these components is relatively expensive compared with the costs
of a new chain. It is therefore advisable to check the condition of the chain at
regular intervals.
Your SCOTT dealer has accurate measuring instruments to check the chain
wear (c). Replacing the chain should ideally be left to an expert, as this requires
special tools. In addition, you need to select a chain matching your gear system.
WARNING
An improperly joined or heavily worn chain can break and cause an accident.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When replacing your chain, only use appropriate and suitable original spare
parts (d). Your SCOTT dealer will be pleased to help you.

WHEELS AND TYRES

The wheel consists of the hub, the spokes and the rim. The tyre is mounted onto
the rim so that it encases the tube in the case of the most common system, i.e.
the clincher or folding tyres. There is a rim tape running around the rim well
(e) to protect the sensitive tube against the edges of the rim trough, which are
often sharp.
Another system comprises the tubular tyres which are glued on specific rims. A
third system comprises tubeless tyres which also require specific rims.
The wheels are subjected to considerable stress through the weight of the rider
and any carried luggage as well as through bumpy road surfaces and terrain.
Although wheels are manufactured with great care and delivered accurately
trued, spokes and nipples can lose a little tension on the first kilometres. Ask
your SCOTT dealer to check and true up the wheels after you have bedded
them in over about 100 to 300 kilometres or 5 to 15 hours of use.
After the bedding-in period, check the wheels regularly (f). It will, however, rare-
ly be necessary to tighten the spokes.
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