Isaac Kaon - Cleaning and Maintaining the Bike

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•Holdtheseatpostnexttotheseattubeso
that your finger is at the same height as
the top of the tube frame.
•Inthisposition,thelowerendofthe
seatpost must be at least 3 cm below
the lower edge of the top frame tube.
Note the maximum insertion depth of
your seatpost!
•Donotpushtheseatpostfurtherintothe
seat tube with unnecessary force.
•Itmustbepossible,withitsdiameterand
shape, to clamp the seatpost in place near
the seat clamp.
•ForseatpostsonacompleteIsaacCycle
bike: the distance between the saddle
clamp and the seatpost clamp must be
at least 8 cm.
1 Turn the saddle so that the tip of the saddle
points in the direction of travel.
2 Make sure that the seat clamp is tight
against the frame, and that the grooves on
the seat tube and the seat clamp are aligned.
3 Tighten the hexagon socket screw on the
clamp with a torque wrench. The required
torque is listed in Section 3.3.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If a carbon seatpost is fastened too tightly it
might break while riding and this can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
Observe the assembly instructions and the
required torque.
Use adhesive tape to mark the position on the
seatpost which is the right height for you.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Corrosion can damage parts which are
important for ensuring your safety. This means
that their strength is no longer guaranteed.
These parts could then break while riding and
cause serious accidents.
The following can contribute to corrosion:
- salt (e.g., after spreading salt on the road in
the winter)
- salty air (e.g., in coastal areas, industrial sites)
- sweat
Even non-corrosive materials can be affected
by this corrosion.
If your bike is exposed to substances which can
cause corrosion, you must take the following
steps:
- protect your bike against these substances
- clean your bike every time it comes into
contact with such substances, and carry out
any protective measures again
Risk of material damage!
Do not use a pressure washer. The powerful
water jet can damage your bike.
Proper maintenance extends the service life of
your bike and its components. Therefore, you
should regularly clean and service your bike.
For wet cleaning, use a low-pressure water jet
or a bucket of water and a sponge.
Use only fresh or desalinated water.
There are many ways to clean a bike. A proven
way to clean a very dirty bike is as follows:
1 Remove coarse dirt such as mud, stones,
sand, etc., with a low-pressure water jet.
2 Allow the bike to dry slightly.
3 Spray your entire bike with a suitable
cleaning agent.
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For most cleaning agents, if your bike is just
lightly soiled it is usually sufficient to spray it all
over and rinse off after the specified application
time.
Before rinsing, you can remove stubborn dirt
by scrubbing it with a radiator brush after the
specified application time.
Risk of material damage!
Cleaning agents, lubricants and preservatives
are chemical products.
Improper use of these agents can damage
your bike.
- Only use products specifically for bikes and
carbon parts.
- Make sure that these products do not damage
or corrode paint, rubber, plastic or metal.
Contact your dealer for more information.
- Follow the instructions issued by the relevant
manufacturer.
1 Rinse the whole bike with a low-pressure
water jet and let it dry.
2 Clean the chain:
 •Addafewdropsofcleaningagent(suitable
for cleaning a chain) on a clean, lint-free
cotton cloth and wipe the chain.
 •Whiledoingso,turnthecrankslowlyagainst
the direction of pedalling.
 •Repeatuntilthechainisclean,usingaclean
section of cloth.
 •Letthecleaningagentevaporateforabout
one hour.
If there are still residues of cleaning agent
between chain links, this will compromise the
new lubricant and render it ineffective.
 •Sparinglyapplyalubricantthatissuitablefor
bike chains on the chain links.
Risk of material damage!
Lubricant for motorbike chains will stick to the
bike chain and drive components.
Only use lubricants which are specifically for bike
chains.
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