14. Frame
Proper maintenance will prolong your new Gazelle bike’s
lifespan. That is why it is wise to check it or have it checked
regularly and keep it properly clean. You are best using a
regular brush or paintbrush which is not too hard. This will
remove the worst of the dirt. Take care to avoid scratching!
You can then remove any residual dirt using a clean cloth
or even better a flannel polishing cloth.
Wash your bike working from the top down with a brush
and hot soapsuds. Clean the chain with an old toothbrush.
Don’t forget to remove the dirt from under the mudguards.
Rinse the bike off next with a garden hose. Don’t use a
spray head with too strong a jet or a pressure washer! This
will actually squirt water into the bearings in the internal
hub gear, bottom bracket, suspension, etc. Leave the bike
to dry properly.
If you need to upend your bike, be sure not to damage the
controls on the handlebars and remove loose items such
as bags before you set about cleaning the bike.
Paintwork
Every Gazelle bike has as many as four coats of paint. The
top coat consists of an environmentally-friendly rock-hard
clear powder coating which affords optimum protection
against damage. But despite the fact that this coating is
highly resistant to chemicals, it is advisable to go about
cleaning with care. For instance do not use alkaline
cleaners such as ammonia or soda. It is better not to use
products containing fluorides, chlorides or sulphates either.
These products can actually attack the varnish coating
causing it to lose its gloss for example.
The best way to keep the paintwork clean is with a soft
cloth and clean hot water. You can add a mild-action liquid
soap to it if required.
NB
Never use a pressure washer! The jet of steam or water
can actually penetrate right into the bearings or the
suspension system where it will force out the grease or
oils which are essential for your bike.
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