Category Archive: Knowledge Base

Jan 10 2012

How to Use Your Quick Release

First, fold Quick Release (QR) lever to the open position. For most QR this is when the curve of the lever bulges toward the bike. Also, most QR levers are labled “Open” as is the QR in the picture..   While holding the lever, unscrew (counter clockwise) the nut on the opposite end of the …

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Jan 10 2012

How To Change Your Tube

    1. First orient the wheel so that you are opposite the inflation valve.                           2. Now that you are opposite the inflation valve insert a tire lever underneath the tire bead near a spoke on the same side. Pry on the …

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Jan 10 2012

How to Fill A Presta Valve Tube

    1. Unscrew the small nut on the top of the valve until it stops.           If your pump is set up for a presta valve you are ready to inflate and can skip ahead to step 4. 2. If your pump needs a presta valve adapter, now is when …

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