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MAINTENANCE
Follow these basic guidelines and see a certified, reputable bike mechanic at regular
intervals to ensure your bike is safe for use. Preforming regular maintenance on
your 345 can improve the bike’s riding efficiency and extend the bike components
life. When carrying out any maintenance on your 345 make sure the bike is turned
off, it’s securely positioned and the battery is removed. This will reduce the
potential for damaging the bike or injuring yourself.
BRAKES
Brakes are one of the most important parts of your bike and require regular
attention. Your 345 is fitted with Hydraulic Disc brakes with motor inhibitors.
Hydraulic brakes require specialist equipment to carry out certain adjustments and
maintenance. We would recommend this is carried out by a professional, most local
bike shops will be able to perform this service for you. After a while (depending on
use) the pads in the callipers get warn down and should be replace. Replacements
can be found at most local bike shops.
Disc brakes generally take a little time to settle in and it’s more than likely they will
squeak a little on your first few rides as they adjust. The brake system is equipped
with an inhibitor which shuts down the power to the electric motor whenever the
brakes are engaged. Check proper operation of brake inhibitors before riding.
The 345 uses Tektro Hydraulic brakes, for any manufacturing problem or questions
related to Tektro brakes please contact the manufactures.
https://www.tektro.com/faq.php
GEARS
Poor and noisy gear changes can often be a result of chain misalignment. To check
alignment put the bike in the highest gear and look from the back of the bike. The
rear derailleur cogs should be in line with the smallest sprocket on the cassette.
Rotate the adjuster clockwise and anticlockwise to until the derailleur is aligned. If
the gear changes are still poor, we recommend taking your 345 to a local bike shop
for a service.
TYRES & WHEELS
Always ensure tyres are pumped up to the required pressure. The PSI can be found
written on the side wall of all Tyres. Typically for the 345’s 20 x 4 Tyres this is greater
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