Service
cont’d
1) 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 first used and may require readjustment by a certified bike mechanic. Your
Mechanical Safety Check will help you identify some things that need readjustment.
But even if everything seems fine to you, its best to take your bike to a local accredited
bike dealer for a checkup. Dealers typically suggest you bring the bike in for a 30 day
checkup. Another way to judge when its time for the first checkup is to bring the bike
in after three to five hours of hard off-road use, or about ten to fifteen hours of on-road
or more casual off-road use. But if you think something is wrong with the bike, take it
to a certified bike mechanic before riding it again.
2) Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check.
3) 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 and lightly lubricate the chains 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 a local dealer about the best lubricants
and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area.
4) 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 forward or backward movement of the
bike, you probably have a loose headset and should check it.
Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side to side. Feel smooth?
If you feel it binding or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset
and should 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, your pedals
may have to be tightened.
Take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look worn or not hitting the wheel
rim squarely? It could be time to adjust or replace them.
Carefully check the control cables and cable housings. Any rust? Kinks?
Fraying? If so, it is time to replace them.
Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel between
your thumb and index finger. Do they feel about the same? If any feel loose,
have a certified bike mechanic check the wheel for tension and trueness.
Check the tires for excess wear, cuts or bruises. Replace them if necessary.
Check the wheel rims for excess wear, dings, dents and scratches. Consult a
certified bike mechanic if you see any rim damage.
Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, and tighten
any which are not.
Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube joints; the handlebars;
the stem; and the seatpost for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration.
These are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end
of its useful life and needs to be replaced.
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