RUNNING FLAT?

Should you leave it behind or…

…carry it home?

Should have bought that portable pump… Wait for help?

Before you shop for one, know your bike first.

Are the inner tubes fitted

with Presta Valves?

Also known as:

Sclaverand Valve or French Valve

LOOK AT YOUR WHEELS

Presta Valves-are found in inner tubes of high pressure road style and many mountain bicycle. -lighter and smaller in diameter (6mm).-rims of bicycles drilled for Presta valves cannot accommodate the wider Schrader valves (8mm).-allows a smaller hole to be drilled in the rim. -have a captive knurled nut to hold the core tight.

To pump inner tube wth Presta Valves:-knurled nut need to be loosen before you can pump tube up.-re-tighten the valve nut to keep air from escaping after inflating the tube.

a lock nut to secure the stem at the wheel rim.

Internal Components (enlarged)

closed valve

pin pushed in What about the ones with the

Schrader Valves? -often seen on bicycles with wide rims and tires. -have a removable valve core-have a spring-loaded valve mechanism.

To pump inner tube with Schrader Valves:-there is a small pin in the centre of the valve opening which must be pushed in to put air in or to let air out.

…an

adaptor can be fitted to permit the

Presta valve (6 mm)to be connected to a pump with a

Schrader chuck(8mm).

Each type of valve requires a different type of pump fitting but…

What else must you check on?

Is yours afull-suspension bike?

Forks

Shock Absorber

Disc brakes

That comes with…

YES?

Photographed on an A4 Size Paper

Go get a TYRE and SHOCK PUMP

Lightweight and Portable

Anodised Alloy Barrel and Handle

Extendable for pumping

…to avoid damaging the shocks

CHECK SUSPENSION PRESSURE REGULARLYrun on optimal pressure

for your weight and riding conditions

Schraeder Valve with extractable flexy hose

Maximum Pressure 300psi for fork or shock

Rubber Tips and Valve Covers

Introducing the

Airace Dual Jet TS Mini Pump

Concealed Tyre Pumpwith lever to lock valve in place

Presta/Schraederreversible valve core

with a knurled cap

Riding on

under-inflated tires can cause flats and

damage your wheels

Valve AdaptorThreaded Schrader Rubber Gasket

Schrader/Presta Valve Nut Fits on Presta Valve Stem

Spare Presta: To Use Presta Pump on Schrader Valve

To pump tyre, lift up

lever

to lock Presta / Schrader Valve in place.

Lever

Maximum Pressure80psi

Comes with

Bracket for Dual Jet TS (Tyre & Shock) Pump to mount to your bike for use on the road or trails…

nuts x2 provided

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Now you know. Go make the right choice.

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