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TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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PROBLEM
- Replace inner tube.
- Replace tire.
- Replace with correct tire.
- Remove sharp object embedded
in tire.
- Correct tire pressure.
- File down spokes.
- Inner tube old or faulty.
- Tire tread/casing worn.
- Tire unsuited to rim.
- Tire not checked after previous
puncture.
- Tire pressure too low.
- Spoke protruding into rim.
- Align wheels correctly.
- Adjust/tighten handset.
- Take bike to a bike shop for
possible frame realignment.
- Tighten stem bolt until stem and
fork are unified. Use the
“between knee” test and if
loose, tighten stem bolt until it
passes the test.
- Wheels not aligned in frame.
- Headset loose or binding.
- Front forks or frame bent.
- Stem wedge bolt not tight.
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Steering not accurate.
Frequent punctures.
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