Gears
Our bikes use a solid and easy to maintain
Shimano Altus gear system.
It can happen after a while that gears do
not perfectly change any more or you
experience a rattling noise while pedalling.
This is normal due to the nature of the
used control wire hulls which get
compressed over time. To re-adjust it is
usually enough to slightly tighten the gear
wire.
For the rear derailleur turn (A) anti-clockwise while turning the pedals till the
rattle goes away.
Check if all gears can be reached and changed without problems.
Lubrication
Use very sparsely a special bike lubrication oil on the derailleur and chain. We
recommend to use a wax in water based solution over oil based products as
they do not accumulate dirt, i.e. Squirt Dry Lube
Do not use sprays like CRC or WD40 – these sprays are to loosen
and actually degrease parts, they will do more harm than good.
Cleaning your bike
Just use a dry cloth or if very dirty, a hose and a brush to rinse down. You may
use a soft detergent (i.e. handwash soap) to remove greasy residuals. You can
get special bike cleaning products from your local bike shop.
Do not use a water blaster! High pressurized water may enter axle
or crank bearings and damage them! This will void the warranty.
Safety points
We recommend a 6 month interval service or every 1000 km.
Important checkpoints are:
15