BOWHEAD REACH - Monthly, 400-1200 km (250-750 Miles); Checking Brakes

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o Clean and grease the chain.
Replace
o Replace any components confirmed to be broken or damaged beyond repair
by Bowhead Customer Support or a certified, reputable bike mechanic.
MONTHLY, 400–1200 KM (250–750 MILES)
Inspect
o Check brake pad alignment and brake cable tension.
o Check chain stretch.
o Check chain alignment and drivetrain functioning.
o Check brake cables for corrosion and fraying.
o Check wheel trueness and spoke tension, and check for quiet wheel operation
(without spoke noise).
o Check tire pressure for adequate setting.
Service
o Clean and lubricate drivetrain.
o Clean brake cables. Tension spokes and true wheels if any loose spokes are
found.
o Optional: Balance the battery. This is not necessary if you've been charging
your battery after nearly every use and haven’t been storing it long term.
See “Balancing the battery” on page 16 for more information.
Replace
o Replace brake cables if necessary.
o Replace brake pads if necessary (typically when the pad material is thinner
than the backing plate).
EVERY 6 MONTHS, 1200–2000 KM (750–1250 MILES)
Inspect
o Inspect drivetrain (chain, chainring, freewheel, and idler gear).
o Inspect all cables and housings.
Service
o Standard tune-up by certified reputable bike mechanic.
o Grease required components.
o Check tire pressure for adequate setting.
Replace
o Replace brake pads.
o Replace tires if necessary.
o Replace cables and housings if necessary
CHECKING BRAKES
All vehicles, including your REACH, need reliable brakes. Test your brake levers, and brakes
for proper functioning before every ride. If anything seems wrong, take your bike to a local,
certified, and reputable bike mechanic, or refer to our Bowhead Customer Support
(https://www.bowheadcorp.com/contact).
1. Test the brake levers.