Inflation tips
Unlike a car, bike tyres should be inflated regularly.
We recommend maintaining the tyre pressure between 5 and 7 bars.
An underinflated tyre greatly hinders the bike's performance, and thus the effort you need to provide, and increases the risk of puncture.
At 5 bars, your bike will be more comfortable and will have less performance, and at 7 bars, it's the opposite.
What to do if you have a puncture?
In case of a puncture, it is very common for the debris that caused the puncture (sliver of glass, thorn, etc) to get lodged in the rubber and stay there.
In that case, you'll have repeated punctures, even after changing the inner tube.
We recommend carefully inspecting the inside and outside of the tyre before changing the tube and placing it back on the rim.
When putting it back on, pay attention to the direction of spin (arrow pointing forward).
Use restrictions
Not suitable for snow and black ice.
test
Our tyres are tested in a specialised independent laboratory.
We test them for resistance to wear and punctures in comparison to the market standard.
How to measure tyre wear
To measure the wear on your tyres and know when they need replacing, you need to inspect the tread. Signs of wear may include:
- the tyre tread beginning to fray
- a series of micro cracks
- flattening of the tread
- the carcass becoming visible.
In all these cases the tyre is worn and needs replacing.
How to remove a tyre
To remove your tyre, deflate the inner tube until no more air comes out.
Once deflated, use a tyre lever to remove the tyre from the rim.
How to fit a tyre
To put the tyre back on, place one side of the tyre into the bottom of the rim. Next, inflate your inner tube to approximately 30% before putting it into the tyre (inflating it beforehand reduces the risk of pinching the inner tube).
Then, insert the other side of the tyre into the rim, starting on the side opposite the valve.
Before inflating the inner tube all the way, check to make sure it isn't pinched between the tyre and the rim.
Tip from the pros
When inflating your tyre, make sure you inflate it to the suitable pressure for the terrain you will be riding on and, above all, the weather conditions you will be riding in.
When riding in rainy weather, lower the tyre pressure to increase the tyre's traction.
On the other hand, when riding in dry weather, you can increase the pressure for better performance.
