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Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better

follow the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must

not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a

rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice. Proceed carefully until you have

learned to handle the full capabilities of your bike.

WARNING: Not all bicycles can be safely retroﬁtted with some types of

suspension systems. Before retroﬁtting a bicycle with any suspension, check

with the bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that what you want to do is compatible

with the bicycle’s design. Failing to do so can result in catastrophic frame failure.

G. Tires and Tubes

1. Tires

Bicycle tires are available in many

designs and speciﬁcations, ranging from

general-purpose designs to tires designed

to perform best under very speciﬁc weather

or terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained

experience with your new bike, you feel that

a different tire might better suit your riding

needs, your dealer can help you select the

most appropriate design.

The size, pressure rating, and on some

high-performance tires the speciﬁc

recommended use, are marked on the

sidewall of the tire (see ﬁg. 17). The part of

this information which is most important to

you is Tire Pressure.

WARNING: Never inﬂate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the

tire’s sidewall. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the

tire off the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and

bystanders.

The best and safest way to inﬂate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a

bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge.

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.

4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) are another means to keep

feet securely in the correct position for maximum pedaling efﬁciency. They have a

plate, called a “cleat,” on the sole of the shoe, which clicks into a mating spring-loaded

ﬁxture on the pedal. They only engage or disengage with a very speciﬁc motion which

must be practiced until it becomes instinctive. Clipless pedals require shoes and cleats

which are compatible with the make and model pedal being used.

Many clipless pedals are designed to allow the rider to adjust the amount of force

needed to engage or disengage the foot. Follow the pedal manufacturer’s instructions,

or ask your dealer to show you how to make this adjustment. Use the easiest setting

until engaging and disengaging becomes a reﬂex action, but always make sure that

there is sufﬁcient tension to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal.

WARNING: Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes speciﬁcally made

to ﬁt them and are designed to ﬁrmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal. Do

not use shoes which do not engage the pedals correctly.

Practice is required to learn to engage and disengage the foot safely. Until engaging

and disengaging the foot becomes a reﬂex action, the technique requires concentration

which can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall. Practice

engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in a place where there are no obstacles,

hazards or trafﬁc; and be sure to follow the pedal manufacturer’s setup and service

instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or

contact the manufacturer.

F. Bicycle Suspension

Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. There are many different

types of suspension systems — too many to deal with individually in this Manual. If your

bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow the suspension

manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s

instructions, see your dealer or contact the manufacturer.

WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust the suspension

system may result in suspension malfunction, which may cause you to lose

control and fall.

If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also increases your

risk of injury. For example, when braking, the front of a suspended bike dips. You could

lose control and fall if you do not have experience with this system. Learn to handle your

suspension system safely. See also Section 4.C.

WARNING: Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and

braking characteristics of your bicycle. Never change suspension adjustment

unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system manufacturer’s

instructions and recommendations, and always check for changes in the handling and

braking characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a

careful test ride in a hazard-free area.

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