7.9.2 Achieving higher performance by upgrading
Most people who want to improve their bike performance start with the drive train and braking component upgrades. But before modifying your bike, you should have your authorized Devinci
dealer confirm that the new parts are compatible.
CAUTION: Your bike warranty may be void after component upgrades. Check with your authorized Devinci dealer that your warranty covers changing parts and components
of your bike.
Another way to improve your bike’s performance is to upgrade your actual parts (handlebars, stem, wheels, tires, etc.) with lighter ones. You should however remember that lighter parts
usually imply a shorter life cycle. Consequently, have frequent inspections to check the condition of the upgraded components.
Important upgrades are the replacement of the front and rear suspension of all-terrain bikes. Before installing a different fork on your bike, have your authorized Devinci dealer check if the
frame is designed to accept such changes and the stress associated with them.
WARNING: Suspension forks, especially double-crown models cherished by downhill riders, tend to induce enormous stresses in the steer tube and front triangle areas. A
few bike models are not designed to accept such loads, and sudden frame failure could result, leading to serious injury or even death.
Many all-terrain and hybrid bikes are now equipped with disc brakes. In case your bike has none and you wish to install them, it is recommended you first ask your authorized Devinci dealer
to find out if your bike is compatible with disc brakes. Most front suspensions are designed to accept the heavier loads linked to the anchoring points of the disc brake. However, your frame
stays might not be intended for such high braking torques. Before installing disc brakes on the rear of your bike, ask your authorized Devinci dealer if your frame can take the increase in
stress that comes with it.
WARNING: Disc brakes induce very high levels of stress in the stays of your bike. If your frame is not designed to tolerate such stresses, it could suddenly fail and cause
serious injury or even death.
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Notice: New technologies now allow the modern bike to become highly efficient but very complex at the same time. This complexity, along with a high number of recent innovations, make it
impossible for us to provide you with all the necessary information you would need to maintain and repair your bike. In order to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries, we strongly
recommend you bring your bike to your authorized Devinci dealer for maintenance and service.
Your authorized Devinci dealer is certainly the best resource to get your bike tuned-up or fixed. Indeed, the maintenance that you can perform yourself depends largely on your skills, your
experience and the tools you have at your disposal.
The maintenance required for your bike is determined by many factors, ranging from your cycling style to your geographical location. Consult your authorized Devinci dealer to identify your
maintenance needs.
WARNING: Many situations you may encounter require very specific knowledge and tools. Do not attempt to tune or fix your bike if you doubt in any way your ability to
finish it. Any error could lead to bike damage and serious injury or even death.
If you wish to learn to repair your bike by yourself, three possibilities lay ahead of you:
1. Ask your authorized Devinci dealer to suggest books that cover bike repair and maintenance;
2. Ask your authorized Devinci dealer to provide you with the manuals of installation and maintenance of the various components your bike is equipped with;
3. Ask your authorized Devinci dealer to inform you concerning bike mechanics classes and training near you.
No matter what your choice ends up being, we advise you to ask your authorized Devinci dealer to in spect the quality of your work before using your bike. This precaution is meant to ensure
that everything is correct and properly functioning. Since this check-up is time-consuming, it is likely that your authorized Devinci dealer will charge a small monetary compensation.
8.1 Maintenance Schedule
Some maintenance operations as well as some repairs have to be executed by the owner of the bicycle and do not require any particular tools or specific skills.Here is the list of the maintenance
operations and repairs that you should do yourself. Any other repairs or maintenance have to be done in a proper local with a certified mechanic with the necessary tools at their disposal.
8.1.1 Breaking-in period
The durability of your bike as well as its functioning will be improved if you take the time to do a break-in phase before putting it under severe stress. The shifters, the brake cables and the
spokes are likely to elongate or contract during the first rides. You might also need to get them adjusted after a few runs. When doing your safety mechanical inspection from section 5.4, you
could find out that a few elements need to be readjusted. However, even if every element seems in order, it is preferable to bring the bike need to be readjusted. However, even if every element
seems in order, it is preferable to bring the bike back to your authorized Devinci dealer for a check-up. Usually, the authorized Devinci dealer advises bringing your bike back to them after 30
days or after riding 5 hours on all-terrain or 15 hours on road, whichever comes first. They will then proceed to the first maintenance. Nevertheless, if you noticed any anomalies before this, you
would need to bring your bike to your authorized Devinci dealer before using
it again.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
8.1.2 Before every use
Proceed through the safety mechanical inspection as shown in section 5.4.
8.1.3 After every long or intense ride
If your bike goes through water, mud and dust, or after many kilometers traveled, you should clean up your bike carefully. Lubricate the chain, the front and the rear derailleur, the cassette
and the chainrings without getting the brakes, the discs, the wheels and the rims exposed. Sweep lubricant excess. Refer to your authorized Devinci dealer to learn what lubricant to use and
when to do it, depending on your geographical location.
8.1.4 After every long or intense ride or after 10 to 20 hours of use
• Block your front wheel firmly with your brake and swing the bike back and forth to get a feeling for different articulations. If you hear a cracking noise or if you feel something loose, then
the stem could have loosened. Have your authorized Devinci dealer run a check-up;
• Lift the front wheel and turn it from side to side. Does it feel smooth or hard? If you feel too much restriction, your stem could be excessively tightened. Have your authorized Devinci
dealer run a check-up;
• Take a pedal and pull and push several times. Repeat with the other pedal. Do they feel loose? If they do, have your authorized Devinci dealer run a check-up;
• Check your brake pads, are they worn or not positioned properly on the rim? If so, have your authorized Devinci dealer run a check-up;
• Make sure your cables and sheaths are in order. Can you see rust, strain or wear on the cables? If so, have your authorized Devinci dealer run a check-up;
• Press each pair of spokes that are facing each other between your thumb and your forefinger. Are they tightened enough? If not, have your authorized Devinci dealer run a check-up;
• Run a complete inspection of your frame by looking for cracks, deep scratches or discoloration. Carefully check the welds, the junctions of the tubes, the head tube area and the bottom
bracket area. If you find something suspicious, have your authorized Devinci dealer run a check-up;
• Check that every component and accessory is securely attached and that there’s no looseness. Tighten them back if necessary or ask your authorized Devinci dealer for assistance.
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