Repair and Service
WARNING:
- Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as
necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled
and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”.
- Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts.
- Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and any “Special
Instructions” . Parts that are not tight enough can be lost or operate poorly. Over tightened parts can be
damaged. Make sure any replacement fasteners are the correct size and type.
- If your frame is aluminum, inspect the bicycle frame carefully and frequently. Aluminum
frames can develop very small cracks due to stress, severe shocks, etc. If you see any
small cracks, stop riding the bicycle. Have the frame inspected by a qualified professional
at a bicycle service shop before riding the bicycle again.
NOTE:
Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the
correct tools or if the instructions in this manual or any “Special Instructions” are not sufficient for
you.
Inspection of the Bearings
Maintenance
Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings once
a year or any time they do not pass the following tests.
Head Tube Bearings
The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should
not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube.
Crank Bearings
The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should not be loose on
the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side-to-side.
Wheel Bearings
Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand. The bearings are
correctly adjusted if:
- The wheel spins freely and easily
- The weight of the spoke reflector, when you put it toward the front or rear of the bicycle, causes
the wheel to spin back and forth several times
- There is no side-to-side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light force.
