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04-17-09, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannondale Tri

Thanks for the article. Very helpful. Now I just need to fill the tires (and I am not sure even how to do that-it does not look like my Fischer's tires) and take a spin. I'll probably take it to the bike store for help there. I'm hoping to ride tonight as we have 90% chance of rain tomorrow.

Ride on.

I'm guessing you have presta valves on this bike. See St. Sheldon's explanation.

Basically, you have to loosen the little nut before you put the pump head on. After pumping up, tighten the nut.

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