•
Grease parts and components
such as the seatpost, wheel bearings and bottom
bracket bearings. This will prevent creaks and help your bike to run smoother.
Please note: carbon fibre parts, components and frames require carbon gel rather than
grease.
•
Inspect drivetrain* for wear;
a key sign of drivetrain wear is your chain slipping
while riding, especially under power. If the teeth on your chainrings and cassette
are worn, it’s best to replace these. We also advise using a chain wear tool to see if
the chain has stretched, if so, it’s best to change the chain for optimum pedalling
efficiency.
* Includes cranks, chain, chainrings, cassette and derailleurs.
•
Replace brake and gear cables
if required. This is generally needed if cables have
frayed or do not move freely through the cable housing. If the housing is damaged
this may also need replacing. Hydraulic disc brakes often only require a bleed,
inspect the brake hoses and connections to ensure no fluid is leaking, if this is the
case, do not use your bike until the leaking part has been replaced.
• Replace bottom bracket and drivechain if excessively worn.
• Replace handlebar grips if worn.
•
We recommend
cleaning your bike regularly
, especially after wet or muddy rides
and during the winter months as salt-water and dirt build-up can cause premature
wear to parts and components. If using a hosepipe avoid aiming the water jet directly
at fork seals & bearings, as this can cause them to become misaligned and force dirt &
water into them - it’s best to point the hosepipe downwards.
•
Never clean your bike using a pressure washer
as the bearings can easily be
damaged.
Seatpost
Crank
Chainring
Front mech/derailleur
Cassette
Rear mech/derailleur
Chain
Top tube
Head tube
Handlebar
Gear shifter
Brake caliper
Stem
Brake lever
Valve
Fork
Spoke
KNOW YOUR BIKE
EVERY 6 MONTHS
ANNUALLY
CLEANING
VERSION 3