Bontrager TUBULAR - TIRE Installation And Care Manual

Brand: Bontrager

Model: TUBULAR - TIRE

Type: Installation And Care Manual

Bontrager TUBULAR - TIRE is a high-performance tire designed for use on road bikes. It features a durable construction with a puncture-resistant casing and a supple ride quality. The tire is also easy to install and maintain, making it a great choice for riders of all levels.

Before mounting a tire, make

sure that the tire is the correct

size for the wheel on which it

is to be mounted. Use only rim

cement that is specifically marked

for gluing tubular tires. If you

have further questions, or do not

understand these instructions,

consult your Bontrager dealer.

To prepare the tubular tire

and rim

If the rim is new, use a fine emery

cloth to roughen the well of the

rim to improve adhesion.

Inflate the tubular slightly and

clean the base tape and rim with a

clean cloth (Figure 1).

Use a solvent like white spirits

or acetone.

To apply rim cement to the

tubular tire and rim

Apply a thin layer of rim cement

to the rim well and the base tape

of the tubular (Figure 2).

After rim cement on the rim and

BONTRAGER TUBULAR (SEW-UP) TIRE INSTALLATION AND CARE

tire has dried for approximately

10 minutes, apply a second layer

of rim cement only to the rim.

To install the tire

Holding the tubular at the valve,

insert the valve into the valve hole

of the rim (Figure 3).

With both hands, and working in

opposite directions from the valve,

apply tension to the tubular as

you stretch the tubular into place

on the rim.

Keep the valve stem straight in the

valve hole.

As you near the side of the rim

opposite the valve, lift the tire up

and into the rim well (Figure 4).

Avoid rolling the tire onto the rim.

If the tire slides across the rim

cement, it will spread rim cement

onto the sides of the tire.

Using the base tape as a guide,

center the tire on the rim (Figure 5).

Inflate the tubular to between 110-

130 psi (8-9 bar).

Prior to use, let the glued tire

and rim sit for a minimum of 24

hours. The rim cement requires

this time to cure for proper

adhesion.

Inspection and care of

tubular tires

Before each use, inflate the

tubular tire to the pressure

recommended on the tire label.

Also inspect the tire for any cuts

or abrasions to the tubular casing,

and for any cuts or fraying in the

base tape.

After use, inspect tubular tires

for any damage. Remove any

debris such as metal, glass, small

stones, or anything stuck in the

tread. Clean tires with a mild,

soapy solution. Do not use cleaning

products containing hydrocarbons,

dilutants, or corrosives.

Store tubular tires in a dry place

away from light, and maintain the

tire air pressure at 70-90 psi (5-6

bar).

WARNING!

Never ride a bicycle with

an improperly mounted

tubular tire. A tubular

tire that is not properly

mounted can come off the

rim, causing you to lose

control, resulting in severe

injury or death. Follow

these instructions to

properly mount the tire, or

take your bicycle to your

dealer for service.

WARNING!

Do not ride a tubular tire

that has damaged base

tape. A tubular tire with

damaged base tape may

separate from the base

tape, causing the tire to

come off the rim. Replace

a tire with damaged base

tape before riding the bike.

PN #265446

Bontrager TUBULAR - TIRE Installation And Care Manual

Bontrager TUBULAR - TIRE Installation And Care Manual

Bontrager TUBULAR - TIRE Installation And Care Manual

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