Cannondale Bicycles manual

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The size, pressure rating, and on some high-performance tires the specific recommended use, are marked on the sidewall of the tire (see Fig. 20). The part of this information which is most important to you is Tire Pressure.

WARNING: Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire's sidewall. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders.

The best way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump. Your dealer can help you select an appropriate pump.

CAUTION: Gas station air hoses move a large volume of air very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your tire very rapidly. To avoid overinfla- tion when using a gas station air hose, put air into your tire in short, spaced bursts.

Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a pressure range. How a tire performs under different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure.

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