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Deadlines and inspection work
Before every use of the bicycle:
Activity to be performed
Servicing/checks
Check :
•
Spokes
•
Rims for wear and concentricity,
•
Tyres for damage and foreign bodies,
•
Quick releases
•
Functionality of the gears and suspen-
sion
•
Functionality of the brakes
•
hydraulic brakes Tightness
•
Lights
•
Bell
•
Tubular tyres and tubeless tyres: Safe at-
tachment and correct tyre pressure
When 200 km have been ridden after purchas-
ing and then at least once per year:
Activity to be performed
Check:
•
Tyres and wheels
Torques
• Handlebars
• Pedals
• Crankset
• Seat
• Seat post
• all attachment screws
Adjust the following components:
• Headset
• Gear system
• Brakes
• Suspension elements
After 300 to 500 km:
Activity to be performed
Check:
•
Chain
•
Sprocket
• Rim
•
Sprockets
•
Belt drive
• Brake pads for wear, exchange as required
Cleaning:
•
Chain
•
Sprockets
•
Sprocket
•
Belt drive
Lubrication:
•
Chain with suitable lubricant
Check:
• Firm attachment of all screw connections
Every 1000 km:
Activity to be performed
• Check the hub brake, lubricate with brake
shell grease or replace as required (special-
ist dealer)
Every 3000 km:
Activity to be performed
To be checked, cleaned and replaced as re-
quired by a specialist dealer:
- Hubs
- Headset
- Brakes
- Pedals
- Gear system
After riding in the rain:
Activity to be perfomed
Cleaning and lubrication
•
Gear system
•
Brakes (excluding the
•
Chain
brake surfaces)
•
Joints in the full suspension frame
according to instruction from the manu-
facturer
Ask your specialist dealer for suit-
able lubricants! Not all lubricants are
suitable for all purposes. Wrong lu-
bricants may lead to damage and reduced
functionality!
The first inspection is of particular im-
portance for problem – free and safe
functioning of your bicycle. Cables
and spokes stretch and bolted connections
may come loose. It is essential that the first
inspection should be performed by your spe-
cialist dealer.
spray lubricant
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