IDEAL Bikes RACE PRO 29, Owner'S Manual

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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
is also strongly advisable, together with your dealer,
to go through the normal maintenance requirements
and adapt them to your specific riding style and even
your specific geographic location where you typically
use your IDEAL bicycle. This way the risk of accidents
and possible injuries will be minimized.
Always remember that most bicycle service and
repair tasks require special knowledge and tools. Do
not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle
until your dealer has exhibited and taught you how
to properly complete them. Improper adjustment or
service may result in damage to the bicycle or can
cause you to lose control and fall. If you want to
learn to do major service and repair work on your
bike, please talk to our IDEAL bicycle dealer and
make sure you understand the skills it takes and the
risks it encloses.
For buying spare parts you are strongly recommended
to visit your specialized IDEAL bicycle dealer where
you sourced the bicycle and look for genuine, original
components, preferably of the same or better level
than the ones originally on your bicycle. In case you
wish to differentiate, always consult a specialized
bicycle dealer. IDEAL will not be responsible for
damages caused by using non-original parts or parts
not approved by a specialized bicycle dealer.
Original parts are extremely important for your safety
when they concern frame and fork, brakes, tires and
tubes, handlebar and stem, and transmission. Never
use adapters to fix or assemble on your own brakes,
seat posts, handlebars and stems.
BICYCLE CARE
The proper function and nice look of your IDEAL
bicycle is better guaranteed if you perform some
basic periodical bicycle care. This preserves the
value of the bicycle and prevents corrosion or other
age/time damages. Some useful tips:
• Wash with water, clean with soft brush, wipe with
soft towel. Do not use high pressure water, since it
may damage bearings, color and decals.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning ingredients &
BICYCLE MAINTENANCE,
CHECK & SERVICE
At least on an annual basis, the following checks
& actions must be taken by a professional bicycle
mechanic in a specialist bicycle dealer shop:
• Chain wear and tension, chain cleaning &
lubrication. The bicycle chain must not be over
greased. Replace if necessary.
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Headset and bottom bracket cartridge for play.
Replace if necessary.
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Pedal bearings for play. Replace if necessary.
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Front & rear derailleurs for perfect function.
Readjust & clean if necessary.
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Handlebar & stem for visible damages. Replace
if necessary. Retighten all bolts following the
recommended torque values.
• Complete brake system for perfect function.
Replace defective or worn out parts, such as brake
shoes, brake pads or brake cables and inner wires.
Check for air in hydraulic brake systems. Refill with
the proper oil if necessary.
• Complete wheels. Particular attention on rims,
tires and tubes wear. Replace if necessary, and
true the wheel before letting the bicycle ride again.
Check hub axle for play & lubrication.
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Air pressure of the tire tubes and overall condition
of the tire sidewalls and treads.
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Complete lighting system. Replace wiring if
damaged or bent.
additives. The nature of effects will be similar to
high pressure water, but much worse.
• Repair color damages at once, before corrosion
starts acting.
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Grease or oil all metal parts especially during
winter use.
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Please look for and use environment-friendly,
biodegradable bicycle cleaners and degreasers.
Look for them at a specialized bicycle dealer.