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Chain lubrification
Clean and lubricate the chain and
sprockets regularly. There is no official
schedule as it depends greatly on where
and how the bike is ridden. However, it is
generally recommended to do it after
your bike has been ridden in wet or
muddy conditions, after being washed or
at least each month in normal condition.
The chain should be lubricated with a bike
chain specific lubricant. Do not use
grease. Ideally, the chain should be
cleaned with a bio degreaser prior to
lubrication.
Apply only a small amount of lubricant
over the full length of the chain by gently
pouring fluid over the chain, into each
link.
Let the lubricant penetrate for a minute
and remove the excess fluid with a clean
cloth. This will keep the chain clean and
running smoothly.
Be careful not to spill lubricant over
the rim as this could greatly affect its
braking performance. If you accidently
do, immediately clean the rim with a
bio degreaser.
Tire pressure
Keeping your tires inflated inside the
recommended
pressure
range
will
guarantee
their
performance
and
durability. Avoid riding your bike with the
tires underinflated to prevent premature
wear, rim damage and puncture.
Read the markings on the tire to know the
recommended pressure.
On the example above, any pressure
between 60 and 80 PSI is acceptable.
Generally, a lower pressure will provide
more comfort by reducing road chatter
and absorbing impacts while a higher
pressure will provide slightly less rolling
resistance but transmit more impacts.
To inflate the tires, remove the valve caps,
identify the type of valve and fit a
compatible pump head or use with an
adapter.
Types of valve:
A.
Presta (French)
B.
Schraeder (American)
C.
Presta to Schraeder adapter
Internal gear hub maintenance
In order to maintain proper performance,
it is recommended to grease the internal
hub about once every two years starting
from the first time of use (or once about
every 5,000 km if the bicycle is used very
frequently).
It is recommended to use only Shimano
internal hub grease or lubrication kit
when carrying out maintenance. If the
special grease or lubrication kit is not
used, problems may occur such as the
gear shifting not working correctly.
