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InstructIon Manual
Bicycle care
Basic Maintenance
the following procedures will ensure your bicycle is maintained on top
condition.
For painted frames, dust the surface and remove and loose
dirt with a dry cloth. to clean, wipe with a damp cloth soaked in mild
detergent mixture. Dry with a cloth and polish with car or furniture wax.
use soap and water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. chrome plated
bikes should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid.
Store the bicycle under shelter. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed or
corrosive materials.
Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your bicycle
to salt, which is very corrosive. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or
spray all unpainted parts with an anti-rust treatment. Make sure all rims are
dry so braking performance is not affected. after rain, dry your bicycle and
apply anti-rust treatment.
If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been
submerged in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. this will
prevent accelerated bearing deterioration.
If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up
paint to prevent rust. Clean nail vanish can also be used as a preventative
measure.
Regularly clan and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and
make adjustments as required. The use of alloy components minimizes the
number of places where rust can surface.
storage
Keep your bicycle in a dry location away from the weather and the sun.
Ultra violet rays may cause paint fading or cracking to rubber and plastic
parts. Before storing your bicycle for a long period of time, clean and
lubricate it and wax the frame. Deflate the tyres to half pressure and hang
the bicycle off the ground. Don’t store near electric motors as ozone
emissions may affect the rubber and paint. Don’t cover with plastic, as
‘sweating’ will result, which may cause rusting.
BEFORE YOU RIDE
