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Chain – care and wear
Regular and correct lubrication of your bike’s chain
makes for enjoyable riding and prolongs its service
life. It is not the quantity, but the distribution and reg-
ular application of lubricant that counts. Clean the dirt
and oil off your chain with a slightly oily rag from time
to time
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. Special degreasers are not necessary;
they even have a damaging effect.
Having cleaned the chain as thoroughly as possible,
apply chain oil, wax or grease
to the chain links
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To lubricate the chain, drip the lubricant onto the
rollers of the lower run of the chain while you turn
the crank. Once this is done, turn the cranks a few
more times; then let your CENTURION bike rest for a
few minutes so that the lubricant can disperse. Finally
wipe off excess lubricant with a rag so that it does not
spatter around during riding or can collect road dirt.
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Make sure the braking surfaces of the
rims, the rotors and the brake pads re-
main clear of lubricants, as the brakes
will fail otherwise!
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For the sake of the environment, only
use biodegradable lubricants. Bear in
mind that some of the lubricant can end
up on the ground, especially in wet conditions.
Chain maintenance
Although the chain is one of the wearing components
of your CENTURION bike, there are still ways for you
to prolong its life. Make sure the chain is lubricated
regularly, especially after riding in the rain. Try to only
use gears which run the chain in the straightest line
between the sprockets and chainwheels and get in
the habit of high cadence pedaling.
The chains of bikes with derailleur gears are worn out
after approx. 1,000 to 3,500 km or 50 to 125 hours
of use. Heavily stretched chains impair the operation
of derailleur gears. Cycling with a worn-out chain also
accelerates the wear of the sprockets and chain-
wheels. Replacing these components is relatively
expensive compared with the costs of a new chain.
It is therefore advisable to check the condition of the
chain at regular intervals.
Your CENTURION dealer has accurate measuring
instruments
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for checking the chain wear. Replac-
ing the chain should ideally be left to an expert, as
this requires special tools. In addition, you need to
select a chain matching your gear system.
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An improperly riveted or heavily worn
chain can break and throw you off your
bike.
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When replacing your chain, only use
appropriate and suitable original spare
parts
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. Your CENTURION dealer will
be pleased to help you.
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