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After washing, spray the bicycle down with fresh water.
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Use the rags or towels to dry off the bicycle. Start by drying the frame first, followed by the
components, the wheels, tires and then the drive train.
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Once the drive train is dry, use a chain lube to lubricate the chain.
NOTE:
DO NOT allow care products or oils to come into contact with brake pads, brake
discs and the rim's brake contact surfaces. This could reduce the effectiveness of the brake.
Treat all parts that are susceptible to corrosion more frequently than other parts with
preservatives and care products, especially during the winter and in aggressive environments
such as coastal regions as otherwise your bike will corrode (rust) more powerfully and quickly.
Clean all galvanized and chrome-plated parts as well as stainless-steel components regularly.
Preserve these parts after cleaning with spray wax. Make sure that wax does not come into
contact with brake discs and rims. If you stop using your bike for a while, in the winter for
example, store it in a dry place at a constant temperature. Before putting your bike into
storage, inflate both tires to the prescribed tire pressure.
MAINTENANCE
Your bike is a technical product that must be regularly checked. The following table lists only
supplemental maintenance items. Many parts on your bike are subject to a higher degree of
wear due to their function and depending on their use.
NOTE:
Have your bike checked regularly at a professional bike workshop and have the wear
parts replaced.
NOTE:
Do not allow fluid oils to come into contact with the brake pads, brake contract
surfaces on the rim, or brake blocks as this could otherwise impair the effectiveness of the
brake.
