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and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the manufacturer.
If your Nirve is a dual suspension bicycle, it has a very advanced multi-link suspension design. Proper care and maintenance is critical to your
safety and also to ensure long lasting performance. All maintenance and repairs should be performed by your Authorized Nirve dealer.
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.
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
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