Currie tech IZIP - Tires and Tubes

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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.Yourbicyclehasbeenequippedwithtireswhichthebike’s
manufacturerfeltwerethebestbalanceofperformanceandvaluefortheuseforwhichthebikewasintended.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.ThepartofthisinformationwhichismostimportanttoyouisTirePressure.
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 way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump.
Gasstationairhosesmovealargevolumeofairveryrapidly,andwillraisethepressureinyourtireveryrapidly.To
avoid over-inflation when using a gas station air hose, put air into your tire in short, spaced bursts.
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.Verylow
pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give the best performance on smooth, slick terrain such as hard-
packed clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. 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.
 Penciltypeautomotivetiregaugesandgasstationairhosepressuresettingscanbeinaccurateandshouldnotbe
relieduponforconsistent,accuratepressurereadings.Instead,useahighqualitydialgauge.
Checkinflationasdescribedinyou’llknowhowcorrectlyinflatedtiresshouldlookandfeel.Sometiresmayneedtobebrought
up to pressure every week or two.