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Service
Service intervals
such as inner tubes, light bulbs, etc., it
would be appropriate for you to have once
you have learned how to replace such parts
when they require replacement.
Service intervals
Some service and maintenance can
and should be performed by the owner,
and require no special tools or knowledge
beyond what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type
of service you should perform yourself.
All other service, maintenance and repair
should be performed in a properly equipped
facility by a qualifi ed bicycle mechanic using
the correct tools and procedures specifi ed
by the manufacturer.
Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer
and work better if you break it in before
riding it hard. Control cables and wheel
spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new
bike is fi rst used and may require read-
justment by your dealer. Your Mechanical
Safety Check (page 5) will help you
identify some things that need readjust-
ment. But even if everything seems fi ne
to you, it’s best to take your bike back
to the dealer for a checkup. Dealers
typically suggest you bring the bike in
for a 30 day checkup. Another way to
judge when it’s time for the fi rst checkup
is to bring the bike in after three to fi ve
hours of hard off-road use, or about 10
to 15 hours of on-road or more casual
off-road use. But if you think something
is wrong with the bike, take it to your
dealer before riding it again.
Before every ride: Mechanical Safety
Check (page 5).
After every long or hard ride; if the bike
has been exposed to water or grit; or at
least every 100 miles: Clean the bike
(fi rst consult the drive system manufac-
turer’s user manual for specifi c clean-
ing instructions or warnings) and lightly
lubricate the chain’s rollers with a good
quality bicycle chain lubricant. Wipe off
excess lubricant with a lint-free cloth.
Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk
to your dealer about the best lubricants
and the recommended lubrication fre-
quency for your area.
After every long or hard ride or after
every 10 to 20 hours of riding:
• Squeeze the front brake and rock the
bike forward and back. Everything feel
solid? If you feel a clunk with each for-
ward or backward movement of the
bike, you probably have a loose head-
set. Have your dealer check it.
• Lift the front wheel off the ground and
swing it from side to side. Feel smooth?
If you feel any binding or roughness in
the steering, you may have a tight head-
set. Have your dealer check it.
• Grab one pedal and rock it toward and
away from the centerline of the bike;
then do the same with the other pedal.
Anything feel loose? If so, have your
dealer check it.
• Take a look at the brake pads. Starting
to look worn or not hitting the wheel
rim squarely? Time to have the dealer
adjust or replace them.
• Carefully check the control cables and
cable housings. Any rust? Kinks? Fray-
ing? If so, have your dealer replace
them.
