LUBRICATION
Frequency
Component
Weekly
Leather belt
Derailleur Wheels
Derailleurs
Brake Calipers
Freewheel
Brake Cables
Bottom Bracket
Headset
Hubs (front and rear)
Lubricant
No need
Chain lube or light oil
Oil
Oil
Oil
Lithium based grease
Lithium based grease
Lithium based grease
Lithium based grease
How to Lubricate
No need
Oil can
3 drops from oil can
2 drops from oil can
2 squirts from oil can
Disassemble
Disassemble
Disassemble
Disassemble
Every Six Months
Yearly
• The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil off the chain.
• Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest.
• Using soap and hot water, wash all oil off the wheel rims, the brake shoes, the pedals, and the tires.
• Rinse with clean water and dry completely before you ride the bicycle.
• Use only a bicycle specific lube, as other common oils will not provide the correct lubrication.
WARNING
: Do not over
lubricate.
If
oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes
,
it will reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be
necessary
.
In
jury to the rider or to others can occ
ur.
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