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General Information
It's advised to have your bicycle checked regularly by your Quantum specialist. We advise
having the first service carried out on your bike around four to six weeks and no later than two
months after starting to use it. It is desirable to take the bike to your Quantum specialist once a
year for a tune-up to ensure spoke tension is correct, to check if there is any play in the hubs,
the bottom bracket, headset or any other bearings, and to assess the wear of the chain, gears,
and other components. If you detect any looseness while riding your bike, it is best to go straight
to your Quantum specialist. If you carry on cycling too long before making adjustments and/or
repairs, it will make the problems worse, cause damage, and lessen the pleasure of your cycling
experience. We do accept that you might like to look after maintenance and minor repairs
yourself. This user manual explains how to maintain, adjust and repair your bike. If you can’t
manage it yourself or are in doubt as to the correct procedures, please make your way to your
Quantum specialist. Maintenance, repairs or adjustments carried out incorrectly can result in
damaged equipment and injury and death.
• NEVER use a pressure washer to clean your bike. It will force grease and/or oil out of
components which could result in corrosion or serious damage. It will force water into highly
sensitive electrical components and cause them to short out and need to be replaced.
• Bikes are not intended for extreme loads such as those encountered when jumping or riding
over curbs and steps. Do not stunt ride.
• Take care to ensure that loose clothing, scarves, laces, pant legs, etc., do not get trapped in
moving parts such as spokes
or pedals or chains and chain rings.
• Like all mechanical system, a bicycle is subject to
wear and tear. This will affect the various components in different ways. More intensive use will
shorten the lifespan of certain parts.
• Become familiar and always comply with local and national traffic rules which apply in the
country where you will be using your bicycle.
• Make certain to have all the required reflectors and lights to use your bicycle safely in the
area and country where you will ride.
• It is strongly advised to use a bike helmet for added safety.
Observe the national rules and standards for use of helmets in all cases.
