LIGHTWEIGHT MEILENSTEIN - Maintenance; Regular Maintenance and Cleaning

MAINTENANCE
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Frequency.of.maintenance.work.on.your.bicycle.depends.on.how.
often.and.in.which.weather.conditions.you.are.using.it .The.following.
maintenance.measures.should.be.conducted.more.frequently.if.the.
bicycle.is.used.in.extreme.conditions.(rain,.dirt,.long.distances.etc ) .
Regular.care.and.maintenance.ensures.that.your.bicycle.is.always.
clean.and.well.protected.by.lubricants.and.preservatives .Ask.your.
specialist.shop.about.appropriate.lubricants.and.preservatives.as.
well.as.information.relating.to.their.correct.application
Cleaning
Risk of accident caused by an insufficient braking effect or
erratic braking as a result of a soiled brake track area.
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Make.sure.that.the.brake.track.areas.on.your.wheels.are.free.of.
adhesive.residues,.brake.pad.residues.and.soiling
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After.conducting.any.cleaning,.maintenance.or.repair.work.make.
sure.the.brake.track.areas.of.your.wheels.are.free.from.lubricants.
(grease,.oil,.silicone,.Teflon,.wax.etc )
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Make.sure.that.your.cycle.chain.is.only.lightly.oiled.–.excess.chain.
oil.can.work.its.way.onto.the.brake.track.area.while.riding
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Brake.pad.residues.and.lubricants.can.severely.impair.the.effec-
tiveness.of.your.brakes.and.lead.to.unpleasant.judder.during.
braking
Brake judder can quickly cause severe heat build up on
the brake track areas and even delamination of the carbon fibres.
After this happens, the braking effect is very hard to control and the
wheel is permanently damaged.
Soiling and sand act like a file during braking – this
destroys the brake track area.
Corrosion and material damage due to penetration of water.
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Never.use.a.pressure.washer.or.steam.cleaner.to.clean.your.
bicycle,.as.the.seals.of.your.bicycle.components.are.unable.to.
withstand.the.pressure .
Even.if.you.use.a.hose,.be.careful.–.never.aim.the.hose.directly.at.
the.bearing.components .[
K1
]
.)
Clean.your.wheels.and.brake.pads.at.regular.intervals.–.and.
.always.after.riding.in.the.rain.–.with.water.and.a.non-aggressive,.
environmentally-friendly.cleansing.agent
.)
Clean.the.brake.pad.residues.from.the.brake.track.areas.of.your.
wheels.at.regular.intervals.with.Lightweight.
CleAner for brAke
trACk AreAs
.)
When.cleaning.your.wheels.check.rims.and.spokes.for.damage.
(dents,.scratches,.cracks,.abrasion.extending.over.a.large.area,.
worn.areas.etc ).and.foreign.objects.(stones,.glass.shards.etc ).
which.may.have.penetrated.the.brake.track.areas.–.remove.any.
foreign.objects
.)
Check.tyres.for.damaged.areas.(cracks,.abrasion.dents.etc )
.)
Periodically.preserve.the.surface.of.your.wheels.using.a.high.
quality.protecting.wax.or.similar .
Never.apply.wax.to.the.brake.track.areas!
.)
Periodically.clean.all.drive.elements.(sprockets,.chain.rings,.
chain,.rear.derailleur,.front.derailleur).of.your.bicycle
.)
Lightly.lubricate.the.chain.on.your.bicycle.at.regular.intervals
.)
Periodically.check.derailleur.and.brake.cables.for.smoothness.of.
operation .
.)
Periodically.check.all.bolts.to.ensure.that.they.are.firmly.seated;.
when.doing.so.observe.the.respective.tightening.torques