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CHAPTER 4: LUBRIFICATION
This section explains the parts that require lubrication, their frequency, and brief
instructions. See your dealer for recommended lubrications. If you need more detailed
information, see other sections of this manual as needed, or consult your dealer.
Re-greasing bearings requires special tools and training, so this should only be done
by your dealer. Some bearings are permanently sealed and do not require yearly re-
greasing
Stem
Once a year lubricate the stem.
Note: Lubricating a direct-connect stem requires adjustment of the headset bearings,
so should only be done by your dealer.
1. Remove the stem from the frame.
2. Clean the stem and wipe any old grease.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of the quill that will be inserted into the
frame, including the stem wedge.
4. Install the stem.
Seatpost
Once a year, lubricate the seatpost. Choose the method for your frame and seatpost
material:
Aluminum seatpost in a metal frame
1. Loosen the seatpost binder bolt, or open the quick-release, and remove the
seatpost from the frame.
2. Wipe any old grease off the seatpost, and clean if necessary.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of the seatpost that will be inside the
frame.
4. Insert the seatpost into the frame.
5. Adjust the seat to the proper height, align it, and tighten the seatpost binder bolt.
Bottom bracket
Once a year, have your dealer re-grease the bottom bracket bearings,
Pedals
Once a year, have your dealer re-grease the pedal bearings.
Once a year re-grease the pedal axles where they thread into the crank arms.
Note: There are right and left pedals, usually marked with a letter stamped on the end
of the pedal axle, or on the wrench flats.
Remove the pedals; turn the right pedal spindle counter-clockwise, but turn the left
clockwise.
2. Apply a this layer of grease over all the threads.
3. Install the pedals on the proper side; put the right pedal on the right crank arm and
the left pedal on the left crank arm.
