Operation Manual

Cycle Maintenance
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14.11.5 Checking the rim tape
NOTE
Damage to the inner tube due to damaged or poorly fitting rim
tape.
Risk of damage!
x Align the rim tape so that all the spoke nipples and spoke
holes are covered.
x Replace the rim tape if its fabric is torn or damaged.
On rims with a double base, known as hollow section rims, the rim tape must span the
entire base without being so wide that it protrudes at the edges of the rim.
x If you lack the necessary expertise and the tools required, have your dealer check
the rim tape and replace it if necessary.
x When you have removed the tyre, check the rim tape and replace it if necessary to
prevent damage to the inner tube.
14.11.6 Fitting clincher or folding tyres
When fitting a tyre, ensure that no foreign bodies such as dirt or sand get
inside and that you do not damage the inner tube.
To fit clincher or folding tyres, follow these steps:
1. Place one edge of the rim inside the tyre.
2. Press the sidewall of the tyre fully over the edge of the rim with your thumbs.
3. Insert the inner tube valve vertically through the valve hole in the rim so that it
points directly at the wheel axle.
4. Inflate the inner tube slightly so that it becomes round, and place it completely
inside the tyre.
5. Use your thumbs to press the tyre over the edge of the rim as far as it will go.
6. Push the inner tube inside the tyre with your index fingers so as not to trap the
inner tube between the tyre and the rim.
7. Work your way evenly around the circumference of the tyre from both sides.
8. Finish by giving the tyre a firm tug downwards to move the previously fitted section
down into the deep rim base.