When ?
After each use of the bicycle
After every 300 to 500 km
After 1000 km
Maintenance / Check
➢
Check
➛
spokes,
➛
wheel rims for wear and roundness,
➛
tyres for foreign bodies,
➛
quick releases,
➛
gear shifter and suspension function,
➛
brakes,
➛
lights and
➛
bell.
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Have the following checked:
➛
bicycle chain,
➛
rear sprockets,,
➛
chain sprockets,
➛
wheel rims and
➛
brake pads
for wear and have them replaced if necessary.
➢
Clean the bicycle chain,
rear sprockets andchain sprockets.
➢
Lubricate them with chain grease.
➢
Check that all screws are tight.
➢
Have the brake hub checked and the brake
sleeve replaced if necessary.
Inspection plan
When?
100 km after purchase, after
that at least once a year
Maintenance / Check
➢
Check
➛
tyres and wheels.
➢
Have the tightening torques of the following
checked:
➛
handlebar,
➛
pedals,
➛
pedal cranks,
➛
saddle,
➛
saddle support and
➛
screws.
➢
Have the following components adjusted:
➛
headset,
➛
gear shifter,
➛
brakes and
➛
suspension elements
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Bearings
All of the bicycle’s bearings such as headset, wheel hubs, pedals and inner bearings
are subject to wear. This is dependant on the level and length of usage and on the
level of care.
Plain bearings and suspension frame / suspension fork
or other suspension elements
Suspension components on the bicycle, especially plain bearings and suspension
elements are subject to greater strain compared to other bearings. They are subject
to wear.
➢
Check these parts regularly and most thoroughly.
Regular inspections
Since the spokes settle, the brake and gear shift cables stretch and the bearings run-
in during the first kilometres of riding, the first inspection should be carried out by a
dealer after 100 km or after four to six weeks.
Clean your bicycle after each off-road use and check it for damage.
➢
Have the first inspection carried out.
➢
Check your bicycle at intervals of around 300 to 500 km or three to six months.
➢
At this time, check that the following items are all tight:
➛
screws,
➛
nuts and
➛
quick releases.
➢
Clean your bicycle.
➢
Lubricate all moving parts.
➢
Repair all damaged paintwork and rust.
➢
Treat bare metal parts with rust preventer.
➢
Have damaged parts or parts that do not work replaced.
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