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Service and Maintenance
Preventative maintenance tips
The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if equipment is examined
regularly for damage or wear. Keep equipment out of service where defective parts
are identified until these parts are repaired or replaced. Continued use of a defective
part will invariably cause more damage than would otherwise be the case.
The following tips will help keep the bike in peak operating condition -
1. If possible locate the bike in a cool dry place, avoiding any positions that are
in direct sunlight.
2. Ensure the pedal straps are fastened whilst the bike is being used.
3. Keep the bike clean, dry and free of sweat.
4. Use a 100% cotton cloth, moistened with water and a mild detergent solution.
Immerse the cloth in a mild water detergent solution, wring out the cloth to
remove excessive solution and completely wipe the handle bars, frame and
covers. Pay attention to the areas where a user will drip sweat particularly,
internal corners and joints that trap or allow sweat to pool.
5. Avoid using paper towels which are abrasive, and do not use ammonia or acid
based cleaners.
6. Clean on a regular basis. When the used in a class environment the bike
should be wiped down after every class and is best done by each user as part
of a warm down procedure. A good instructor will incorporate this as part of
any warm down and stretch procedures at the end of a class.
Periodically the frame and flywheel should be sprayed with a corrosion
preventative product. (Such as CRC 5.56® or WD40®) These products are
available in both aerosol or trigger action spray units. Lightly spray and then
wipe of an excess fluid. Do not spray on handle bars, saddle or pedals. The
product will leave a thin protective barrier that will help prevent sweat
corrosion. This application should always be completed after the frame etc has
been cleaned as described in (#4) above.
