Orbea L002, Technical Manual

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TECHNICAL MANUAL 8 | ORBEA ORBEA | 9
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BLUE PAPER MX JUNIOR · 2021
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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 da-
mage that could potentially cause malfunc-
tions 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 drivetra-
in, specifically the chain. Use the minimum amount neces-
sary 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 com-
ponents.
Avoid the use of aerosol lubricants to pre-
vent them from adhering to the brake sur-
faces. Always check the brakes after lubrica-
ting 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 com-
ponents.
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 bea-
rings. 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 ope-
rate smoothly or show signs of play, it could be a sign that
the tightening torques are incorrect or that the bearings
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 da-
mage the components in which they are installed. Adverse
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 outli-
ned in this manual and riding a bicycle that
shows signs of the symptoms described abo-
ve 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. Follow
the tightening torque specifications for com-
ponents from other manufacturers installed
on your Orbea bicycle. The failure to follow
these specifications may lead to the malfunc-
tion 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 moun-
ted 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 com-
ponents and lead to malfunctions and ac-
cidents.
HEAD TUBE:
· 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
must be replaced to prevent damage to the rest of the dri-
vetrain components. The failure to observe the manufactu-
rer’s recommendations in terms of wear could necessitate
the replacement of the rest of the parts of the drivetrain.
WHEELS:
· Inspection of its operation before each ride.
· Disassembly and manual inspection of the bearings and
all components once every 6 months.