3.5
Recommended Lubrication
Schedule
Frequency
Component
Lubricant
How to Lubricate
Weekly
Chain
Derailleur Pulleys
Derailleurs
Brake Calipers
Brake Levers
Chain Lube or Light Oil
Chain Lube or Light Oil
Oil
Oil
Oil
Brush On or Squirt
Brush On or Squirt
Oil Can
3 drops from oil can
2 drops from oil can
Monthly
Shift Levers
Lithium Based Grease Disassemble
Every Six Months
Freewheel
Brake Cables
Oil
Lithium Based Grease
2 squirts from oil can
Disassemble
Yearly
Bottom Bracket
Lithium Based Grease Disassemble
Pedals
Lithium Based Grease Disassemble
Derailleur Cables Lithium Based Grease Disassemble
Wheel Bearings
Lithium Based Grease Disassemble
Headset
Lithium Based Grease Disassemble
Seat Post
Lithium Based Grease Disassemble
Note
: The frequency of maintenance should increase with use in wet or dusty conditions. Do
not over lubricate - remove excess lubricant to prevent dirt build up. Never use a degreaser to
lubricate your chain
3.6
Routine maintenance
1.
Recommended values of the nut torque.
Front Wheel Nuts
22-27
Newton Meters
16.2 - 19.8
ft.-lb.
Rear Wheel Nuts
24-29
Newton Meters
17.5- 21.3
ft.-lb.
Seat Binder Nut
12- 17 Newton Meters
8.8- 12.5
ft.-lb.
Seat Pillar Clamp Nut
15- 19 Newton Meters
11.0-14.0
ft.-lb.
Brake Anchor Nut
7- 11
Newton Meters
5.1- 8.1
ft.-lb.
Crank Cotter Pin Nuts
9-14
Newton Meters
6.6- 10.3
ft.-lb.
Brake Centre Bolt
2-17
Newton Meters
1.5- 12.5
ft.-lb.
