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SECTION 3
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Service
Before every ride complete the bike inspection
outline
d
in Section 1. If you identify any areas that
need adjustment or service, take your bike to a
qualified bike technician for repair and service.
Before and after every ride:
o
Check wheels
and
tire inflation
o
Check handlebar and stem
o
Check brakes
o
Check seat and seat post
o
Check lights and reflectors
o
Check frame, fork, and components
o
Clean your bike
and remove any grass or
debris on your bike especially from your
drivetrain system.
o
Never clean your brake pads or rotor with
any
type of lubricant
.
Monthly or every 100 miles:
o
Clean your bike thoroughly
and remove any
grass or debris on your bike especially from
your
drivetain system.
o
Lubricate chain rollers with bike chain
lubricant.
o
Squeeze and inspect brakes for wear and proper
working order
o
Check reflectors, lights, and seat/seat post for
excess
wear or damage
o
Check the frame, fork, handlebars, and stem for
cracks and damage
o
Check each pedal to make sure they are not
loose
o
Make sure there is no rust or kinks in the
control
cables or cable housing
o
Check your wheel rims for excessive wear and
dents
or for any loose or damaged spokes
o
Check your tires for tire inflation and excessive
wear, cuts, or abrasions
o
Inspect shifters and derailleurs and lubricate
derailleurs
o
Check each pedal arm to be sure they are tight
o
Check your wheel rims for excessive wear and
dents
and for loose or damaged spokes
o
Check your tires for tire inflation and excessive
wear, cuts, or abrasions
o
Check crankset and bottom bracket
o
Inspect brake levers, shifters and derailleurs
o
Lubricate brake levers, shifters, and derailleurs
o
Lubricate bottom bracket bearings, wheel
bearings,
and suspension forks
o
Check each pedal arm to be sure they are tight
If you are uncomfortable with any service or general
maintenance to your bike, please visit your local bike
shop for service and maintenance.
Take your bike to your local bike shop for inspection
after 30 days or if you think something is wrong with
you bike take it in immediately.
Your bike and components are subject to wear and
fatigue. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded it can
suddenly fail which may cause serious injury or
death.
Take your bike to your local bike shop for repair and
service if you notice any of the following or any other
wear and fatigue:
o
Any cracks, fraying, scratches, or discoloration.
o
If your chain is not shifting quietly from gear to
gear the derailleur is out of adjustment.
o
If the brake leve
r
fails
o
Any signs of fatigue or excessive wear or damage
NOTE
:
If you notice any
signs of
wear
, damage
or
fatigue,
DO NOT
R
IDE
YOUR
B
IKE
.
Take your bike
immediately to
a
local bike
shop for repair and service!
E
very
3 months
:
o
Check reflectors, lights, and seat/seat post for
excess
wear or damage
o
Check the frame, fork, handlebars, and stem for
cracks and damage
o
Lubricate handlebar stem and seatpost
o
Check each pedal to make sure they are not loose
and lubricate
o
Make sure there is no rust or kinks in the control
cables or cable housing
