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MAINTAINANCE SCHEDULE
Maintaining your bicycle ensures you’ll get the most out of every ride and out of
the entire life of your Oxygen electric bike. How much of your bike’s
maintenance you can do yourself will depend on your knowledge, skill,
experience and whether you have the necessary tools for the job.
Beyond this manual, it is good to consult your Oxygen dealer for advice if you
are at all unsure about any of the procedures described. Normal maintenance is
not covered under the warranty and this service may be chargeable.
Before every ride
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Mechanical safety checks, (see notes on page 2). Use a fully
charged battery. Visual inspection for damage.
After every ride
(or WEEKLY)
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Clean the bike, including chain rings and sprocket. Clean and
lightly oil the chain and gears.
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This must be carried out after every ride in dusty, marine or
winter conditions due to the salt laden atmosphere.
Every 20 - 30 hours of riding
(or MONTHLY if sooner)
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Squeeze the brakes and rock the bike to check for any
looseness of the headset or brake mechanisms with each forward or
backward movement. If any are loose, have your dealer check it.
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Lift the front wheel and turn handlebars left and right to check for
tightness of steering. If tightness is detected it may be necessary to
lubricate bearings and/or adjust the headset.
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Check and adjust the brakes, replace if worn out.
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Squeeze spokes in adjoining pairs between your thumb and
index finger.
They all should have the same tension. Have your dealer re-spoke or
true the wheel if necessary.
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Check cables for rust, kinks and fraying, have your dealer
replace them if necessary.
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Check bottom bracket for play and adjust if necessary.
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Check wheel bearings for play and adjust/lubricate if necessary
