Operation Manual

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.

Felt Suspension Systems: The Equilink and FAST Suspension Systems are

proprietary, and require their own methods of adjustment. To learn more please

refer to the instruction manual included in the box with your bicycle or visit:

http://www.feltbicycles.com.

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retrotted

with some types of

suspension systems. Before

retrotting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

WARNING: Some bicycles

intendedforcompetitionarettedwithtireswhicharegluedonto

specially made rims. These are called “sew-up” or “tubular” tires.

Properly mounting these tires requires specialized knowledge and skills.

Ask your dealer to teach you how to mount tubulars before you attempt it

on your own. An incorrectly installed tubular tire can come off the rim,

causing you to loose control and fall.

1. Tires

Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specications, ranging from

general-purpose designs to tires designed to perform best under very specic

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 specic

recommended use, are marked on the sidewall of the tire (see g. 17). The part of

this information which is most important to you is Tire Pressure. But some wheel

rim manufacturers also specify maximum tire pressure with a label on the rim.