tires. To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed bicycle pump, remove | fig. 24 |
the valve cap; unscrew (counterclockwise) the valve stem lock nut; and push down |
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on the valve stem to free it up. Then push the pump head on to the valve head, |
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and inflate. To inflate a Presta valve with a Schraeder pump fitting, you’ll need a |
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Presta adapter (available at your bike shop) which screws on to the valve stem |
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once you’ve freed up the valve. The adapter fits into the Schraeder pump fitting. |
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Close the valve after inflation. To let air out of a Presta valve, open up the valve |
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stem lock nut and depress the valve stem. |
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H.K2 Razorback Set-Up Instructions
1.Air Pressure Spring Adjustment. To receive the best performance from your K2 Razorback, it is necessary to adjust the suspension. The Razorback is equipped with a rear air shock. Air pressure within the shock unit becomes the suspension spring, and should be set to a rider’s weight and riding style. A guideline for the airpressure can be found on the left chainstay of the Razorback (fig. 25). Find your weight on the graph, and note the recommended pounds per square inch (p.s.i.) rating. It should be noted
that air pressure is a personal preference and can be adjusted accordingly. Riding without enough air pressure can cause excessive shock “bottom out” (or compression) and
damage the frame or shock unit. There are two
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