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CHAIN
CHAIN CARE
The old saying is still true: “Whoever oils well,
rides well”. The amount of lubrication is not
as important as the distribution and regular
-
ity of application.
• Clean your chain from time to time with a
dry cloth the removed built up dirt and oil.
• Lubricate the most clean chain possible
using chain oil, grease or wax. Wax is a very
clean lubricant which is recommended for
Riese & Müller E-bikes.
• Turning the crank and drizzle or spray
the rollers of the chain. Rotate the chain
several times. Let the bike stand for several
minutes to allow the lubricant to penetrate
the chain links.
• Finish up by wiping excess lubricant o
with a cloth to prevent it from slinging o
while riding.
CHAIN WEAR
Chains are one of the consumable parts on
a bicycle but the lifespan of the chain is
determined by how the rider maintains it.
Be sure the chain is lubricated regularly,
especially after riding in the rain. Chains of
derailleurs often last from 1,500 – 3,000 km
before needing replacement. Greatly elon
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gated chains impair shifting and wear down
sprockets and chainrings more quickly.
Replacing these items cost much more than
a chain so we recommend changing the
chain regularly.
CHECKING THE CHAIN TENSION
On bikes with internally geared hubs and
without a chain tensioner sometimes the
chain is insuciently tensioned. It is very
important to maintain the correct chain ten
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sion otherwise the chain will hit the inside of
the enclosure and cause noise or a too high
tension increases wear.
How to check the chain tension:
• When grabbed in the rear lower section
and pulled up, the chain should move a few
millimeters only.
TIP!
For the protection of the envi-
ronment use only biodegradable
lubricants because a small amount
of lubricant always ends up on the
ground, especially during rain.
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