Lubrication
Maintenance
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. Injury
to the rider or to others can occur.
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.
Using a light machine oil (20W) and the following guidelines, lubricate the bicycle:
What
When
How
Brake Levers
every six months
Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each brake lever
Caliper Brakes every six months
Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each caliper
brake.
Brake Cables
every six months
Put four drops of oil into both ends of each cable. Allow
the oil to soak back along the cable wire.
Pedals
every six months
Put four drops of oil where each pedal axle goes into the
pedal.
Chain
every six months
Put one drop of oil on each roller of the chain. Wipe all
excess oil off the chain.
