b'Twin Bicycle, User Manual

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In order to assemble, adjust and repair your bicycle correctly, you will need to have some basic tools:
These tools are essential for carrying out the different stages of bicycle assembly. You will find them useful for making all the
adjustments described in this manual.
Your bicycle can very easily be cleaned with a sponge, a hose or soapy water.
The gear system components can be cleaned with a small brush.
Most importantly, do not use a steam jet: grease may liquefy inside mechanical components, your bicycle will be immobilised
indefinitely, and ball bearings and the gear system will completely seize up. Also avoid overly powerful jets, which may damage the
paintwork on your frame : do not point the jet at any mechanical parts. To avoid corrosion of the components, dry any remainingwater
and re-lubricate moving parts (derailleurs, chain, brake and derailleur cables).
It is necessary to lubricate components to maximise your bicycle's performance and lifespan, and to avoid component corrosion. Use
special chain and cable lube for the cables and drive train parts. For the chain, it is better to use a specific oil. Immediately after
washing: dry and oil gear system components (derailleur, shifter), suspension parts, brake levers, caliper and brake mountsand the
chain. Check the chain and replace it if necessary (see the section entitled “maintenance checks"). To ensure proper sealing, grease the
seatpost and headset sufficiently. Cartridge-style bottom bracket shells do not need maintenance: they are sufficiently watertight to
keep them greased for the entire lifespan of the bracket. However, to avoid noises it may be necessary to grease the points where the
frame and the bracket meet.
When riding and trekking by bike, we recommend you have at least the following equipment:
• a chain tool and a snap link designed for the bicycle’s original chain model
• an inner tube compatible with your tyres and wheel rims
• a tyre removal kit
• a multifunctional tool featuring at least the tools listed above
• a bicycle pump
NECESSARY TOOLS
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CLEANING
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LUBRICATION
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0,59; 0,55; 0,51; 0,39; 0,31 in
(15, 14, 13, 10, 9 and 8 mm) spanners
0,15 in (4 mm)
Torx key
Set of Allen
keys (or T-Bars) Oilcan
Flat
screwdriver
Phillips
screwdriver
We recommend that you use OUR SELECTION: Degreasing kit and Teflon oil, grease.
BE CAREFUL with high pressure cleaning systems!
Warning: All these operations should be undertaken regularly if you use your bicycle in a salty environment and before
prolonged storage.
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