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GENERAL
ENGLISH
BIKE OWNERS MANUAL
Maintenance schedule
Please be aware of the fact that you have to follow the list of maximum tightening
torques for screws at the end of this chapter.
Please check before every ride:
- all bolts and nuts, especially the quick releases of the wheels for proper fit and in
case they are loose tighten them according to the maximum tightening torque.
- stem and handlebar for visible damages and replace them if necessary.
Please make sure that the bolts are tightened evenly when closing the front cap,
according to the tightening torque recommended by the producer of the parts
- Braking systems
- Air pressure of the tires according to the recommendation of the producer.
- Light systems and bell
- Handlebar grips to be fixed to the handlebar
- All parts of the rear suspension system including mounting bolts
- The front suspension fork on perfect function and play in the bushings.
Please check additionally monthly
- front and rear derailleur for perfect function and grease them.
If necessary readjust the system and clean it.
- the play of the headset. If necessary readjust it.
- Brake and shifting cables on perfect wear and leakage on hydraulic systems.
If necessary grease the cables.
Please check if necessary or at least once a year
at your local dealer
- chain wear and tension ( on bikes equipped with internal gear hubs).
Readjust if necessary, clean and grease the chain.
- Bottom bracket cartridge for play, if necessary replace it.
- Pedal bearings for play, if necessary replace them.
- front and rear derailleur for perfect function and grease them. If necessary readjust
the system and clean it.
- stem and handlebar for visible damages and replace them if necessary. Please
make sure that the bolts are tightened evenly when closing the front cap,
according to the tightening torque recommended by the producer of the parts.
- Complete brake system on perfect function and readjust and grease it if necessary.
Replace worn out or defective parts. Replace leaking hydraulic pipelines at once .
Spare parts for your Scott bike
For buying spare parts we strongly recommend to visit your local Scott dealer as he
knows best which parts will fit to your bike and can help you to make your choice of
parts matching to your bike.
By doing so, you can avoid a combination of parts that might not match to each other.
Please only use original spare parts as only these can guarantee optimum function and
safety while riding.
This is extremely important on parts of the brake system, the tire and air tube.
Please note that Scott is not responsible for damages caused by not using original
spare parts.
Never use adapter solutions to fix or assemble brakes, seat/seatpost and stem/handle
bar!
- Rims and tension of spokes. If necessary true them.
- Air pressure of the tires according to the recommendation of the producer.
- Overall condition of the tires
- Light systems and bell
- Handlebar grips to be fixed to the handlebar
- All parts of the rear suspension system including mounting bolts
- The front suspension fork on perfect function and play in the bushings.
- Frame and fork on perfect condition, replace in case of damages
maintenance and care
