CAMPAGNOLO COMPONENTS - TECHNICAL MANUAL
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CHAIN - Rev. 06/ 02-2021
4 - CHAIN MAINTENANCE
The life of the chain depends on conditions of use and on the frequency and quality of maintenance. To keep the chain in good
condition, cleaning and lubrication must therefore be repeated frequently, especially if it is subjected to heavy-duty use (i.e. after
washing your bicycle, after every ride in wet, dusty or muddy conditions etc.).
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for cleaning the bicycle only use environmentally-friendly and neutral products without caustic substances and
safe to use for you and for the environment.
• After applying the lubricant move the cranks and engage all possible gear combinations in order to thoroughly lubricate the entire
drive system.
• Thoroughly clean any residual lubricant from the bicycle and floor.
Lubricant residues on the rims, brake shoes, discs and brake pads can decrease or nullify your bicycle’s braking
capacity, and can lead to accidents, physical injuries, or even death.
Using poor-quality or incorrect lubricant may damage the chain and cause excessive wear or damage to the system.
A damaged drive system can malfunction, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
WARNING!
NOTE
Never spray your bicycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water, even from the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass seals
and enter into your Campagnolo
®
components, damaging them beyond repair. Wash your bicycle and Campagnolo
®
components by
wiping them down with water and neutral soap.
Salt water environments (as found on winter roads and near the seaside) can cause galvanic corrosion on most bike
parts. Carefully rinse, clean, dry and re-lubricate all exposed parts to avoid damage, malfunctions and accidents.
WARNING!
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To increase the service life of the chain-rings and the chain, the chain can be cleaned with neutral detergent (avoi-
ding the use of degreasers) and thoroughly lubricate it.
• Do not remove the chain to clean and/or lubricate it.
• Before lubricating, thoroughly clean the drive system (chain, sprocket set, chain-rings and derailleur pulleys) with a brush or cloth
saturated with a neutral detergent. Never use alkaline or acid based solvents, such as rust preventive products, as they could break
the chain, resulting in possible serious injuries.
- Lubricate each individual roller drop by drop, so that the oil penetrates to the pin inside. Avoid using spray oils, which can easily
come into contact with brake pads.
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During the operations of the chain lubrication pay special attention that the lubricant goes inside the rollers.
A chain without proper lubrication causes abnormal noise and excessive wear of the drive system.
