Category : Science and Education
Archive   : BICYCLE.ZIP
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I N S T A L L I N G T H E T I R E A N D T U B E
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1. Check the rimstrip, the rubber,
cloth or plastic covering over the
spoke nipples to be sure it is in
good condition and in proper
position.

2. Look at the outside of the tire
while feeling around the inside
(carefully) to see whether the
puncturing object is still stuck
in the rubber.
If the tire has an large
hole, you may be able to patch it
temporarily. Just lay a square of
cloth between the tire and the
tube. the air pressure will hold
it in place.
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3. Put just enough air into the
tube for it to take its
doughnut-like shape.

4. Put the inner tube fully into
the tire.

5. Push the valve about half way
into the valve hole on the rim. If
you have trouble getting it in,
lift up the rimstrip first, push
the valve through the rimstrip,
then into the rim.

6. Lay the wheel on a table and
then slip the bottom side of the
tire into position onto the rim.
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