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Best maintenance Cortes
Optimum riding comfort is created by maintaining the bike properly. In this
chapter we show you how to do this. Besides, we advise you to have your Huka
dealer do the yearly maintenance. They will check the Cortes for functionality,
safety and possible wear and tear.
After about 200 kilometres or after 2 months you need to have your
Huka dealer do the first service. They will inspect the nuts, chain- and
spoke tension, etc. If you have the maintenance done by a non-Huka
dealer, this can influence the warranty.
Cleaning
Clean the bike regularly. This can be done with lukewarm soapy water in
combination with a mild cleaning agent. Clean the rims with lukewarm water
and/or a soft brush. Do not use a wire brush. This will damage the rims. The use
of a high-pressure cleaner is not recommended. The high pressure will blow the
grease out of the bearings, among other things. Rinsing with a garden hose is
fine, as long as the jet is not too powerful. Dry the bike with a cloth.
Tyre pressure & tread
Regularly check the tyre pressure and tyre profile for optimum grip on the road.
The Cortes can be inflated with a normal bicycle pump. The desired tyre pressure
is 5 bar. After inflating check that the valve does not leak. To do this, smear some
saliva on the valve tube. If a bubble appears, the valve is leaking and must be
replaced. If the profile is less than 1 mm deep, the tyres need to be replaced. Your
Huka dealer can help you with this. When changing the inner tube and/or outer
tube, you should apply the following sizes:
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Front wheel inner and outer dimensions: 507
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Inner and outer dimensions rear wheel : 406
