4.2. O nce a week (about 100-200 km distance run)
4.2.1.
Clean and oil the chain (choose special silicone or t
icants,
epending on weather conditions and riding
frequency the break between maintenance sessions can vary.
4.3. O nce a month (about 500-800 km distance run)
4.3.1.
Check the chain for wear using the tool required.
4.3.2.
Check whether hub, headset, bottom bracket and pedal bearings are
properly adjusted.
4.3.3.
Tight the crank bolts to the tor
tion. For cranks set to bottom
bracket axle — 35-40 N/m.
4.3.4.
Check that all stem and handle bar bolts are tightened to the torque
tion (5-8 N/m).
4.3.5.
Check the wheels radial and face true. If necessary change the rims. To
adjust you will need a spoke wrench (we strongly advise you to contact an
authorised service centre in this case).
4.3.6.
Check brake pads condition, in case you have V type brakes; check the wear
of rims braking surface. Once the special grooving remains the rim is still
possible to use; once the grooving is no longer visible, the rims are subjext
to change.
4.4. O nce a season
4.4.1.
Suspension fork is maintained according to the manual enclosed. Fork oil
seals are to be cleaned or replaced
o be changed. If you
ride your bicycle when it’s rainy, snowy or dirty service it more often than
the schedule suggests. You can determine by sight or once you feel the fork
malfunctions whether suspension systems require service.
4.4.2. Check cables and their cover condition. The cover should not be damaged
in the cable-held places. The cables must have smooth surface with no signs
of souring and be able to run freely inside the cover. If required, change the
cables and cover.
4.4.3 Change the lubricant inside the hubs, bottom bracket and head set (pro-
vided that bearings are possible to dismount for service).
W
eeks of bicycle riding (about 100 km distance run) take it to the
service centre f
tenance. It includes determining torque of cranks on
bottom bracket spindle (500 Nm); checking headset, stem and handle bar torque
(star nut — 3 Nm, stem bolts — 5 Nm); spokes’ tension check; brakes and derailleurs
adjusting. Bicy
tenance in authorised service centre will be free if it’s
bought from your dealer.
