Service - Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner User Manual

WARNING: There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other air compressors. They
are not made for bicycle tires. They move a large volume of air very rapidly, and will raise the
pressure in your tire very rapidly, which could cause the tube to explode.
Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a pressure range. How a tire performs under
different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure. Inflating the tire to near its maximum
recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance; but also produces the harshest ride. High
pressures work best on smooth, dry pavement.
Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by
allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding surface.
Ask your dealer to recommend the best tire pressure for the kind of riding you will most often do, and
have the dealer inflate your tires to that pressure. Then, check inflation so you'll know how correctly inflated
tires should look and feel when you don't have access to a gauge. Some tires may need to be brought up to
pressure every week or two, so it is important to check your tire pressures before every ride.
2. Tire Valves
There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tire valves: The Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle
pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle.
The Schraeder valve is like the valve on a car tire. To inflate a Schraeder valve tire, remove the valve cap
and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem. To let air out of a Schraeder valve, depress the
pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object.
The Presta valve has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires. To inflate a Presta valve tire
using a Presta headed bicycle pump, remove the valve cap; unscrew (counterclockwise) the valve stem lock
nut; and push down on the valve stem to free it up. Then push the pump head on to the valve head, and
inflate.
WARNING: We highly recommend that you carry spare inner tubes when you ride your bike,
unless the bike is fitted with tubeless tires. Patching a tube is an emergency repair. If you do not
apply the patch correctly or apply several patches, the tube can fail, resulting in possible tube
failure, which could cause you to loose control and fall. Replace a patched tube as soon as possible.

5. Service

WARNING: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more
complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all
the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help
minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or
maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer. Equally
important is that your individual maintenance requirements will be determined by everything from
your riding style to geographic location. Consult your dealer for help in determining your
maintenance requirements.
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