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Keeping the frame dry and clean will keep the coating looking its best for years to come.
If you need to clean the seat mesh, it should be hand-washed in warm soapy water, rinsed well, and hung up to
dry. Do not tumble dry!
After the first 50 or 100 miles, check the steering components for signs of looseness. The headset bearing may
need to be snugged up after they have bedded in.
After the first ride or two, the clamp bolts should be checked to ensure they are tight.
6.6 Tyres, tubes, & wheels
Tyres
Quality tyres are vital for good traction and control while accelerating, turning and braking. Each brand of tyre
has it own individual mix of puncture protection, rolling resistance, pressure rating, and durability. Finding the
one that suits your riding style best is the challenge. Tyres should always be inflated according the range marked
on the sidewall, never above the maximum recommended, and they should be checked regularly. Worn tyres
should be replaced. Lower pressure results in a more comfortable ride, but at the expense of higher rolling
resistance. Balloon tyres are now available that combine relatively low rolling resistance, puncture protection,
and a smooth ride; they are well worth considering. Your ICE B1 has been designed to allow these larger tyres to
be fitted.
Appendix C has a conversion table for pressure in PSI and Bar.
Tubes & Punctures
Always use good quality inner tubes on your bike. It is easiest to carry a spare inner tube with you, and change
it if you should be unlucky enough to have a puncture.
Spokes
Occasionally check for loose spokes. Broken spokes are caused by spokes loosening up, and then undergoing
stress every time they take a load. If you notice loose (or broken) spokes, or an untrue wheel, take your bike to
your local bike shop to have the wheels re-trued. One loose spoke puts an unfair load on the spokes next to it,
and one broken spoke is usually followed by another.
6.7 Suspension
The suspension on the ICE B1 bikes runs on plain bearings. These bearings are made from a copper-plated steel
shell, coated with a sintered bronze layer filled with a mixture of PTFE and other friction-reducing additives.
They do not normally require lubrication or maintenance. If you should notice any significant amount of play in
the suspension joint, the bearings can be easily replaced. To do this:
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Undo the 2 pivot pin clamp bolts under the suspension mount.
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Slide the pivot pin out of the bearings. If it is reluctant to slide, tap gently using a hammer and a small
block of wood to move the pin.
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Using the hammer and small block of wood, gently remove the suspension bearings. There are three
separate bearings to be removed; note the order they came out in.
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Gently push or tap the new bearings into place. Be careful not to damage the Teflon coating on the
bearings.
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Press the pivot pin back into place, and tighten the 2 pivot pin clamp bolts.
6.8 Storage
If you are using the bike most days, it is best to store it somewhere dry and well ventilated. A damp, covered
bike will quickly develop surface corrosion of its components, and eventually, the frame. If you are storing your
bike for any considerable period (over winter or a long holiday):
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Clean the bike and lubricate.
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Store the bike indoors where it will be dry. Hanging storage is good. Outdoor storage under cover is
acceptable if there good air circulation around the bike. Outdoors under a tarpaulin will actually accelerate
any corrosion and can damage the paintwork and components.
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Set the gears to the smallest sprocket and chainring. This keeps the derailleur springs and cables under
minimum tension.
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Ensure they tyres are properly inflated before storing the bike, and check them every month or two. Storing
a bike on soft or deflated tyres is not recommended.
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Before putting the bike back into service, go through all the maintenance and adjustment instructions in this
manual to ensure the bike is working properly.
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