MAINTENANCE
How frequently you service your bicycle depends on how much you ride and the kind of weather condi-
tions you ride in. Obviously, riding 100% in muddy and wet conditions will mean your Arktos will require
far more maintenance than an Arktos that sees normally see dry riding conditions. But, assuming the
machine is in good working order and that you ride sensibly (i.e. don’t abuse your bike) and not in nasty
weather a lot you can use the following guidelines to keep your Arktos in tip-top shape.
Every Ride
Monthly
6 Months
Yearly
<> 500 miles
<> 2,500 miles
<> 6,000 miles
Check Tire Pressure and add air if needed.
Check the tire tread for wear and
embedded debris that could cause a flat.
Check that the wheel axles are tight and
that the wheels are secure.
Spin wheels looking for wobbles, which
indicate you should have your wheel trued.
Squeeze brakes to confirm function and
check to see that the brake pads are in
good condition.
Compress and rebound the suspension to
check that it's working properly.
Check chain & add lube if it looks dry.
Make sure your tools and pack are in good
shape and ready to use.
Clean the bike and inspect the frame and
components for signs of wear such as
cracks.
Wipe the chain and relube.
Check the wheels for loose spokes by
squeezing the spokes together by hand.
Test bolts tightness of crankarms, pedals,
chainring bolts, seat bolt, seatpost bolt,
stem bolts, handlebar bolts and all
accessory mounting bolts/screws. Make
sure to follow manufacturer's torque
specs.
Lube the brake, derailleur and
clipless-pedal pivot points
Lube the cables to prevent binding and
check the cables for fraying and rusting
and replace if necessary
Check clipless pedals and cleats for loose
screws/bolts
Check suspension to make sure there isn't
unnecessary stiction in system.
Suspension that is "notchy" feeling when
compressed will need service by the
suspension manufacturer.
Clean, inspect the frame and fork for any
cracks or damage.
Check and replace tires if needed.
Check the bearing bind in the hubs, bottom
bracket, headset: adjust and/or overhaul
as needed.
Check all cables and housings for fraying,
breaks, rust and corrosion and replace if
necessary.
Check for worn brake pads and replace if
needed; also replace worn handlebar tape
or grips.
Check for chain, cassette cog and
chainring wear and replace worn parts as
required.
Check for chain, cassette cog and
chainring wear and replace worn parts as
required.
Check suspension to make sure there isn't
unnecessary stiction in system.
Suspension that is "notchy" feeling when
compressed will need service by the
suspension manufacturer.
Check all bearing systems: hubs, bottom
bracket, headset and pedals: adjust and/or
overhaul as needed.
Check all cables and housings for fraying,
breaks, rust and corrosion and replace if
necessary.
Remove swingarm pivot bolts and by hand
check bearings to make sure they are
spinning with no friction and replace if
needed.
Clean and check wheels carefully for signs
of cracks or broken spokes.
Check the bearing bind in the hubs, bottom
bracket, headset: adjust and/or overhaul
as needed.
Overhaul the pedals to check the bearings
and add fresh grease.
Replace brake pads and drivetrain
including chain, cassette and front
chainring.
Check suspension to make sure there isn't
unnecessary stiction in system.
Suspension that is "notchy" feeling when
compressed will need service by the
suspension manufacturer.
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