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PART II
LUBRICATION
After cleaning your bike you should lubricate it. The
chain should be lubricated. Consult with your retailer
to choose among the many types of chain lubes best
suited to your climate and riding conditions. The
pivot points on your derailluers should be lubricated.
Apply a small drop of oil to each pivot point and wipe
off the excess.
Periodically, depending upon how, how often, and
where you ride and the design of the components
on your bike, other lubrication must be part of your
maintenance. Some of you will know how to perform
the procedures on this check list, while others will
need to take the bike to a dealer. If you are not an
experienced and skilled bicycle mechanic, take your
bike to a retailer.
Other Lubrication Checklist
• Derailleur cables
• Brake cables
• Brake pivots
• Headset bearings
• Bottom bracket bearings
• Hub bearings
• Freehub
• Seat post to seat tube, See page 74.
• Stem to steering tube
• HEADSHOK or LEFTY or supermax see
the owner’s manual supplement.
TIGHTENING TORQUES
Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts,
screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important to your
safety. Correct tightening torque for the fasteners is
also important for the durability and performance
of your bicycle. We urge you to have your Dealer
correctly torque all fasteners using a torque wrench.
If you decide to torque fasteners yourself always use
a torque wrench.
Find Tightening Torque Information
for Your Bike
The wide range of bicycle models and
components used means that a listing of
tightening torque would be out of date by the
time it was published. Many fasteners should
be installed with a thread locking adhesive such
as Loctite ®.
To determine correct tightening torque and
any adhesive application for a fastener we ask
you to check:
■ Markings on the component. Many
components are marked. On-product
marking is becoming common.
■ Torque specs in the component
manufacturers instructions shipped with
your bicycle.
■ Torque specs listed on the websites of
component manufacturers.
■ With your Dealer. Dealers have access to
current data and have experience with
correct torque for most fasteners.
