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6.0 Maintenance
Your ICE B1 has been built from quality materials and parts, and will last for many years with just a bit of simple
maintenance. Although there is nothing on the bike that a bike shop can’t maintain for you, doing your own
basic maintenance gives you a good feel of how your bike is working.
6.1 Lubrication
TIP - as with any cycle, a small amount of regular care will prolong the life
of your bike and its components. The simplest thing you can do is to
regularly give a quick drop of oil to all of the moving parts especially after
riding in heavy rain. Always keep the chain and chain tubes oiled.
Lubricating the Chain
At regular intervals, and always after riding in wet weather, you should lubricate the chain. The chain tubes
supplied with your ICE B1 will help keep the oil on the chain by protecting it from rain and dirt, prolonging chain
life. Check with your local bike shop to see which chain lube works best in your area. It is not necessary to use
a lot of lube on the chain; better to use a little every week than a lot once a month. Wiping the chain down
occasionally with a dry cloth will help keep it clean and prolong its life.
Other lubrication
The headset and possibly pedal bearings on your bike will need greasing from time to time depending on riding
conditions, the same as any conventional cycle. The plain bearings in the suspension pivot need no lubrication. If
they show any significant wear (unlikely), they are simply pushed out and replaced with new ones. The front
hub, rear hub, and pulley bearings are pre-lubricated and sealed. If they feel rough or sloppy, they should be
replaced.
6.2 Adjusting cables
Cables don’t normally need a lot of adjustment. When they are new, they will stretch slightly, and that stretch
needs to be adjusted out of the system. Check all cables regularly for signs of damage.
Brake Cables
To adjust the brake cables, turn the adjuster on the brake levers to fine-tune the cable tension. When squeezing
the lever, it shouldn’t come too close to touching the handlebar grips. If it does, the brake cable may need to be
re-fastened at the caliper. When the lever is released, the wheel should turn freely and not drag on the brakes.
Derailleur Cables
These are adjusted in the same way as brake cables. Us the adjusters located at the shifters. Adjustment for the
front derailleur is not critical, but correct adjustment is essential for the indexed rear derailleur.
6.3 Disc brakes
The AVID disc brakes require regular attention and maintenance. The most common task is adjusting the disc
pads. These will wear under normal use and will require periodic replacement to keep the brakes working
properly.
Your disc brakes may squeal under braking. This is normal, and will change depending on how worn the pads are
and how damp or cold the rotor is. A brake which is hot and dry will rarely squeal.
The braking performance will be reduced if the system is dirty or lacks lubrication. Clean the calipers, lever, and
rotors with water and a clean cloth. If the disc rotor becomes contaminated with oil or grease, it can be cleaned
by wiping with a cloth with isopropyl alcohol or disc brake cleaning products designed specifically for disc brakes.
It is almost impossible to properly clean contaminated pads; they should be replaced.
Check the caliper and lever for any signs of damage and the cable for any damage such as chaffing or being
roughly handled. If you notice a gradual reduction in braking power over a period of time, check the condition
of the brake cables and housing. Friction from dirty cables can considerably increase the effort required to stop
the bike. A damaged cable will require extra effort to actuate the brake, which can severely impair braking
performance or cause the brakes to fail.
Brake pads need replacing when the friction material is worn, contaminated or damaged. Don’t wait until the
friction material is worn through to the backing plate to replace the pads. To maintain safe and efficient braking,
the pads need to be replaced if the material is worn down to 0.5mm.
Replacing Brake Pads – follow the AVID instructions that are supplied with your brakes. Parts and spares are
available from ICE.
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