TECHNICAL MANUAL
BLUE PAPER ALMA CARBON ·
OMR & OMX 2021
8 | ORBEA
ORBEA | 9
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MAINTENANCE
Orbea products are carefully designed to be long-lasting,
efficient and easy to maintain. The carbon and aluminum
frames and forks are extremely corrosion-resistant.
However, your bicycle needs regular maintenance of its
components in order to ensure that it works properly and
safely, and to ensure its longevity.
KEEP YOUR BICYCLE CLEAN
Clean your bicycle with mild soap and water on a regular
basis to keep it working like new, and check the condition
of the frame and its components. Do not use pressurized
water, since it could damage components like bearings or
the tubes of the frame.
Citrus-based degreasers are biodegradable and very effec-
tive in removing grease from drivetrain components and
the chain.
Accumulated dirt can complicate the visual
inspection of the components and hide dam-
age that could potentially cause malfunctions
or accidents.
Built-up dirt causes the premature wear
of components and can even damage the
bicycle frame in areas such as the bearing
housings and moving parts. Damage due to
the lack of cleaning and maintenance is not
covered by the warranty.
KEEP YOUR DRIVETRAIN LUBRICATED
Once you have cleaned your bicycle, lubricate the driv-
etrain, specifically the chain. Use the minimum amount
necessary to lubricate the links, removing any excess
amounts to prevent them from attracting dirt, causing the
drivetrain to not work properly and the premature wear of
the components.
Avoid the use of aerosol lubricants to pre-
vent them from adhering to the brake sur-
faces. Always check the brakes after lubri-
cating the drivetrain.
INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Do a quick check before each ride to make sure that your
bicycle is in optimal operating conditions. You might dis-
cover small problems that could turn into major issues
during the ride.
FRAME:
Inspect the frame and the fork, looking for cracks
or other damage. No strange noises should be heard. In
the event of any damage to the frame, avoid using the
bicycle and contact your authorized dealer for inspection.
CHAIN:
Ensure it’s clean and lubricated. The drivetrain
should not make any abnormal noises.
BRAKES:
Check that the brakes operate properly and
in a safe manner. Check the tightening torques of the
components.
TIRES:
Check for worn tires and look for cuts on the tread
or sides. If you spot damage, replace the tire. Make sure
that the tire pressure is adequate.
WHEELS:
Check that the wheels turn smoothly and show
no signs of lateral deviations. Turn the wheel slightly from
side to side to check that there is no lateral play in the
bearings. Make sure that there are no broken or loose
spokes. Check that the axles or quick-release levers are
securely tightened with the correct tightening torque.
HEADSET:
Activate the front brake and move the front part
of the bicycle back and forth, applying pressure on the
handlebars with the rear wheel on the ground. Check for
strange noises or movement of the headset, which could
indicate that the bearings are worn or the headset has not
been correctly tightened. Once the headset is correctly
adjusted, check that it turns smoothly.
LINKAGE PIVOT POINTS:
On full suspension bicycles,
check that all the linkage pivot points rotate smoothly and
show no signs of play in the bearings. Pull the linkages
from side to side on the bicycle and pay attention to any
noise or play at the pivot points. If the linkages do not
operate smoothly or show signs of play, it could be a sign
that the tightening torques are incorrect or that the bear-
ings are worn or damaged.
BEARINGS:
The bearings (bottom bracket, linkage pivot
points, headset, wheels, etc.) are elements subject to wear
that must be inspected on a regular basis to ensure that
they operate correctly. Bearings in poor condition can
damage the components in which they are installed. Ad-
verse weather conditions speed up bearing wear. Bearings
that have excessive play or that do not turn smoothly must
be replaced immediately. In the case of any doubt, consult
your authorized dealer.
Damage to components like the frame, bi-
cycle wheels, etc. associated with the lack
of maintenance and the replacement of the
bearings are not covered by the warranty
conditions.
Failure to follow the recommendations out-
lined in this manual and riding a bicycle that
shows signs of the symptoms described above
may cause accidents and serious injuries.
TIGHTENING TORQUES. Always check the
tightening torques and install the compo-
nents described in this manual according
to the tightening torque specifications. Fol-
low the tightening torque specifications for
components from other manufacturers in-
stalled on your Orbea bicycle. The failure to
follow these specifications may lead to the
malfunction of the components, accidents
and even death.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance periods for the components
indicated below are general guidelines and
largely depend on factors such as weather
conditions in which your bicycle is ridden
(adverse conditions considerably reduce the
life of the components and increase mainte-
nance frequency), the cleanliness of your bi-
cycle and its components (components with
accumulated dirt wear more quickly), and
use (more demanding use of the bicycle will
require more frequent maintenance periods).
For components from other brands mount-
ed on Orbea bicycles, you can check the
recommended or mandatory maintenance
periods on the manufacturer’s website or
by contacting the distributor of that brand
in your country.
Damage to components as a result of failing
to follow the recommended maintenance
periods could result in damage that is not
covered by the warranty conditions of Orbea
or the component manufacturer.
The failure to comply with maintenance
periods could result in damage to the
components and lead to malfunctions and
accidents.
HEADSET
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Disassembly and manual inspection of the bearings once
every 6 months of use.
BOTTOM BRACKET:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Disassembly and manual inspection of the bearings once
every 6 months of use.
DRIVETRAIN:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Regular inspection of chain wear every 500 km. A chain
that is worn beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations
