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III.
Regular checks
Check the tightness of the bolts: lever, crank, pedals, stems. The
tightening torques to be applied are as follows:
COMPONENTS
RECOMMENDED
TORQUE (Nm)
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Pedals on crank arms
30 - 40
Lubricate the threads
Crank arm on bottom
bracket
30 - 40
Lubricate the threads
Headset tightening
14 - 15
Immersion screw (stem)
Steering tightness
4 - 6
Brake lever
6 - 8
Brake calipers
6 - 8
Seat
18 - 20
Seat post clamp
Quick clamp
Wheel
30 - 40
Luggage rack
4
– 6
M5 screw
The other tightening torques depend on the size of the nuts: M4: 2.5 to
4.0 Nm, M5: 4.0 to 6.0 Nm, M6: 6.0 to 7.5 Nm. Tighten the screws
evenly to the required torque.
Regularly check the tyres (1) and in particular the tread of the rear tyre:
wear, cuts, cracks, pinching. Replace the tyre if necessary. Check the
wheel
rims for excessive wear, warping, denting, cracks…
IV.
Servicing
For safety reasons and to keep the components in good working order,
you should have your bicycle regularly serviced by your retailer. Your
bicycle should also undergo regular maintenance by a qualified
technician.
First service: 1 month or 150 km
•
Check the components are properly tightened: crank arm,
wheel, stem, pedals, handlebars, seat clamp,
•
Check the operation of the gears,
•
Check and adjust the brakes,
•
Tighten and/or straighten the wheels.
