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I General User Manual
28 Regular inspections
As the spokes settle, the length of the brake and shifting
cables increases and the bearings will run in during the
first kilometres on the bike, you will have to have an ini-
tial inspection carried out by your specialist cycle shop
after the first 200 kilometres, or after four to six weeks.
This is also important for the acceptance of claims made
under the terms of the warranty.
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Clean your bike after every offroad ride and check
it for damage.
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Have the initial inspection carried out.
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Inspect your bike roughly every 300 to 500 km, or
every three to six months.
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During this inspection, check that all screws, nuts
and quick-release devices are securely fastened.
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Clean your bike.
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Grease moving parts (apart from brake contact
surfaces) according to instructions.
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Have paint damage and rust spots touched up.
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Apply corrosion inhibitor to bare metal parts (apart
from brake contact surfaces).
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Have inoperative or damaged parts replaced.
28.1 Inspection schedule
28.1.1 Maintenance / checks
After the first 200 kilometres following purchase,
and subsequently at least once a year
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Have the following checked:
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tyres and wheels.
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Have the tightening torques of the following
checked:
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handlebar,
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pedals,
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pedal cranks,
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bike saddle,
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seatpost and
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fastening screws.
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Have the following components readjusted:
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headset,
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gearshift,
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brakes,
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suspension elements.
after every ride
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Check the following:
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spokes,
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rims for wear and true running,
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tyres for damage and foreign objects,
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quick-release devices,
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function of gearshift and suspension,
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brakes, hydraulic brakes for leaks,
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lighting and
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bell.
after 300 to 500 kilometres
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Have the following checked for wear and replaced
if necessary:
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bike chain,
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sprocket,
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sprocket wheel,
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rims and
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brake pads.
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Clean the bike chain, chainring and sprocket
wheel.
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Lubricate the chain using a suitable lubricant.
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Check that all screw connections are secure.
after 1000 kilometres
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Have the brake hub checked and, if necessary, lu-
bricate the brake sleeve with brake sleeve grease
or replace it.
