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Lubricating
A common area of maintenance with all bicycles is lubrication. Your Storm was designed to be virtually maintenance free
but depending on the amount of riding and the environment, your bicycle should be lubricated from time to time. Areas
not requiring lubrication are the HUBs, Bottom Brackets and Headset. They have bearing systems which do not require
lubrication and any maintenance on these areas should be performed by a service agent.
Lubricating is always at the point where 2 surfaces touch together and friction is created. Your local neighborhood bicycle
shop or most mass merchants who sell bicycles will offer various types of lubes for your bicycle. Below are the areas you
should lubricate according to your maintenance schedule at the end of this chapter.
Chain:
The chain should be lubricated at each of the links. You can turn the crank counter clockwise while
lubricating each area of pivot.
Forks:
Your forks are suspension forks and you should use a lubricant which does not dissolve rubber
seals. Place a few drops where the fork stanchions (top legs) enter the seals of the lower legs.
Brakes:
Where the brake arms pivot will require a drop of lubricant. Do not put lubricant on the brake rotors
or pads. The brake levers pivot pins require a drop of lube at the top of the pin.
Brake cables:
Your brake cables are stainless steel and in lined housings. They normally will not require
lube but if under harsh conditions and the brake cables feel tight, you can add a drop of lubricant at the exit
and entrance of each cable from and to the brake housings.
Folding Mechanisms:
The folding hinge components on the frame and handlebar stem should each be
lubricated with a drop of lubricant.
Any other type of lubrication or greasing of bearings should be performed by an authorized Prodeco Technologies dealer.
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Crankset
The crankset of your Storm is a multi-piece system which includes a bottom bracket, crank arms, chainring, chainring
bolts, chain guard and chain. All items are designed as maintenance free components except for lubricating the chain
from time to time. The bottom bracket is a sealed bearing system with no serviceable parts. Each component of the
crankset has an industry standard measurement and is available through your dealer or through Prodeco Technologies
directly. Traditional bicycle components will also fit into these measurements. Please refer to the Chapter 12 Parts and
Components list for replacement part numbers and the part measurements.
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Pedals
The Storm has folding pedals to allow for a smaller size space when folded. Each pedal has 2 tabs on the outside edges of the
pedal
’s nylon cage. To fold the pedals, squeeze the tabs and pull the pedal outwards with a slight force. Once the pedal nylon
cage
slides out ½‖ from the aluminum body, you can fold the pedal down. To straighten the pedal for riding, lift the pedal nylon
cage and slide the pedal back into the aluminum body. A slight force may be required to push the pedal in and for the tabs to
lock the pedal in place. The pedals with the Storm have a double bearing system. These bearings will need to be greased from
time to time, it is best you bring the pedals to your local bicycle shop to grease the pedal bearings.
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Headset
Cartridge bearing headsets only are utilized on all Prodeco Technologies bicycles. These are maintenance free systems
and should not be serviced by anyone other than a knowledgeable bicycle repair shop. The headset on your bicycle is a
double nut threaded system with an alloy cover. The headset is what holds the fork tight to the frame of your bicycle.
There is a small chance these nuts could become loose over time. If you notice the handlebar is loose to the fork, bring
your bicycle to a local bicycle shop so they can tighten the headset.
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Maintenance schedule:
As a common practice you should follow your maintenance schedule. You
should study it and allow it to become second nature to your riding.
Maintenance Schedule
Each Ride
Weekly
Monthly
6 Months
Yearly
Tire Pressure
X
Tire Condition
X
Visual Inspection
X
Brake Lever Pressure
X
Quick Releases
X
Handlebar Alignment
X
Saddle Alignment
X
Battery Pack Locked
X
Wheel Check
X
Inspect Frame Condition
(include welds for fissures)
X
Clean and Lubricate Chain
X
Check Brake Pads
X
Lubricate Forks
X
Lubricate Brakes & Cables
X
Lubricate Folding Mechanism
X
Check All Bolts and Torque Settings
X
Clean Bicycle
X
Charge Battery
X
Check Wheel Spokes
X
Inspect Rim Condition
X
Inspect Saddle, Rails and Clamp
X
Grease Pedal Bearings
X
Check HUB Bearings
X
Check Headset Bearings
X
Check Bottom Bracket Bearings
X
Replace Brake Pads
X
Replace Brake Cables (depends on use)
X
Replace Tires (depends on use)
X
