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NOTE: Technological advances have made
bicycles and bicycle components more
sophisticated than ever before, and the pace
of innovation is increasing. This on-going
evolution makes it impossible for this manual
to provide all the information required to
properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In
order to help minimise the chances of an
accident and possible injury, it is critical that
you have any repair or maintenance which is
not specifically described in this manual
performed by your dealer.
Equally important is that your individual
maintenance requirements will be determined
by everything from your riding style to
geographic location. Consult your dealer for
help in determining your maintenance
requirements.
The amount and kinds of maintenance you
can do yourself depends on your level of skill
and experience, and on whether you have the
special tools required.
WARNING: Many bicycle service and
repair tasks require special knowledge
and tools. Do not begin any
adjustments or service on your bicycle
if you have the slightest doubt about
your ability to properly complete them.
Improper adjustment or service may
result in damage to the bicycle or in an
accident which may cause serious
injury.
If you want to learn about service and repair
work on your bike, you have two options:
1.Ask your dealer to recommend a book on
bicycle repair.
2.Ask your dealer about the availability of
bicycle repair courses in your area, or
through the bike shop.
Regardless of which option you select, we
recommend that the first time you work on
something on your bike, ask your dealer to
check the quality of your work before you
attempt to ride the bike. There may be a small
labour charge for this service.
8.1 Service & Maintenance
Schedule
Some service and maintenance can and
should be performed by the owner, and
require no special tools or knowledge beyond
what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type of
service you can perform yourself. All other
service, maintenance and repair should be
performed in a properly equipped facility by a
qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct
tools and procedures specified by the
manufacturer.
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 your dealer.
Your Mechanical Safety Check (Section 4.3)
will help you identify some things that need
readjustment. But even if everything seems
fine to you, it’s best to take your bike back to
the dealer for a check-up. Dealers suggest
you to bring the bike in for a check-up after 30
days. Another way to judge when it’s time for
the first check-up is to bring the bike in after
about 10 to 15 hours of use. But if you think
something is wrong with the bike, take it to
your dealer before riding it again.
2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety
Check (see Section 4.3)
3. After every long or hard ride; if the bike has
been exposed to water or grit; or at least
every 150 kilometres: Clean the bike and
lightly oil the chain, freewheel cogs and rear
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