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Cleaning and servicing
7.3.9.1 Leather saddle
Leather is a natural product and has similar
properties to human skin. Regular cleaning and
care help to prevent leather dehydrating, fading or
becoming brittle or stained.
1
Remove dirt with a soft, damp cloth.
2
Remove stubborn stains with a leather cleaner.
3
Care for leather saddle after cleaning (see
).
7.3.10 Tyres
1
Clean tyres with a sponge, a brush and soap
cleaner.
2
Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
3
Remove any embedded chips and small
stones.
7.3.11 Spokes and spoke nipples
1
Clean spokes from the inside to the outside
with a sponge, brush and soapy water.
2
Clean rim with a sponge.
3
Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
4
Care for spoke nipples after cleaning (see
).
7.3.12 Hub
1
Put on protective gloves.
2
Remove dirt from hub with a sponge and soapy
water.
3
Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
4
Wipe off oily dirt with a degreaser and a cloth.
7.3.13 Switching elements
1
Clean gear shift, shift cables and transmission
with water, a brush and dish-washing
detergent.
2
Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
7.3.13.1 Shifter
Carefully clean shifter with a damp, soft cloth.
7.3.14 Cassette, chain wheels and front
derailleur
1
Put on protective gloves.
2
Spray the cassette, the chain wheels and the
front derailleur with a degreasing agent.
3
Clean coarse dirt with a brush after soaking for
a short time.
4
Wash down all parts with dish-washing
detergent and a toothbrush.
5
Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
