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how to pump up bicycle tyres
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1. Remove any cap that's on the valve of the tire. Depending on your bike, the tire valve will be either a Schrader valve (wider and flat) or a Presta valve (narrower and has a locking nut).
2. Check your tire’s PSI (pounds per square inch) requirement. This is usually written on the tire’s sidewall.
3. Attach the pump to the tire valve. If you have a Presta valve, you may need to unscrew the small nut at the top before you can attach the pump.
4. Inflate the tire to the recommended PSI. You should be able to see a small gauge on your pump that will show you the PSI of the tire.
5. Remove the pump from the tire valve. Depending on the type of pump and valve you have, this may be as simple as just pulling the pump off or you may need to unscrew it.
6. Replace the cap on the tire valve.
7. Repeat steps for the second tire.
Always remember not to over inflate your tires as it could lead to a burst tire.
2. Check your tire’s PSI (pounds per square inch) requirement. This is usually written on the tire’s sidewall.
3. Attach the pump to the tire valve. If you have a Presta valve, you may need to unscrew the small nut at the top before you can attach the pump.
4. Inflate the tire to the recommended PSI. You should be able to see a small gauge on your pump that will show you the PSI of the tire.
5. Remove the pump from the tire valve. Depending on the type of pump and valve you have, this may be as simple as just pulling the pump off or you may need to unscrew it.
6. Replace the cap on the tire valve.
7. Repeat steps for the second tire.
Always remember not to over inflate your tires as it could lead to a burst tire.
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Step 1 in preparing to pump your bike tires is finding the appropriate pump. There are two types: Presta or Schrader valve pumps. To begin. identify the type of valve your tire uses. Performance bikes typically have Presta valves while general-purpose bikes often use larger and simpler Schrader valves. Next. remove the dust cap from your valve if there is one. If using a hand pump. loosen the handle to access the hose and nozzle. Attach the cylinder to the tire valve nozzle - for Presta valves. unscrew but do not remove the locknut on top before attaching. for Schrader valves no screw removal is necessary. Use a floor pump's handle or manually inflate with a hand pump until you reach the recommended pressure range provided by the bike manufacturer usually found on the tire or in the manual. Keep checking with a pressure gauge as you pump if available. Once you've reached proper pressure. carefully detach the pump from your bike and secure it with a dust cap if needed. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure is crucial for optimal performance and safety while riding.
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