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4. Tighten the pedals.
Derailleurs
Every month, lubricate all pivot points on both the front and rear derailleurs, including
the derailleur pulleys on the rear derailleur, with chain lube.
Headset
Once a year, have your dealer re-grease the headset bearings.
Brakes and brake levers
Every 3 months lubricate your brake lever pivots and brake arm fixing pivots with a
light oil.
Wheels
Once a year, have your dealer re-grease the wheel bearings.
Every year, lubricate wheel quick-releases. Apply several drops of synthetic lube or a
similar light oil where the quick-release lever rotates in the quick-release body.
Suspension forks
Once a month, apply a light oil to the upper fork leg where the lower leg slides on it.
Wipe clean.
Control cables
Lubricate cables whenever they are installed.
To install a cable
Installing a cable in a cantilever brake requires special tools and training, so should
only be done by your dealer.
1. Note the path of the old cable, loosen the cable anchor bolt, and remove the worn
cable.
2. Grease the new cable and reinstall, feeding it along the same path as the old cable,
including through the cable anchor bolt.
3. Make sure the leaded cable-end is seated properly in the lever, and the housing is
properly seated in the lever.
If needed when installing a cable in a brake, re-adjust the brake.
4. Turn the adjusting barrel clockwise so the threads on the adjusting barrel are not
exposed.
For a shift cable, put the shifter in the position with the least cable tension.
For a brake, hold the brake closed while you do the next step.
5. Tighten the cable clamp bolt to52-69 lb•in. (6-8 N•m).
6. Cut the cable so that no more than 2” (51 mm) extends beyond the anchor bolt.
7. Crimp a metal cap or place a bit of solder on the end of the cable to prevent fraying.
8. Follow the instructions for adjustment.
