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8. Cleaning and servicing.
8.4 Repairs
Bicycle repairs that are not performed by your specialist dealer are at the
user’s own risk and discretion.
Caution
When reinstalling the drive, e.g. after a tyre
change on the front wheel, the wheel nuts
must be tightened again with a tightening
torque of 45 Nm ± 5 Nm!
The torque support must be fully encircled
by the dropout. The reserve in the moun-
ting groove for the wheel axle in the dropout
must be at least 5 mm!
The shoulder (A) of the torque support must
point to the open side of the dropout!
8.5 Controls
Controls to be performed by the user of the bicycle if necessary:
• Check the chain and chain tension, adjust if necessary, clean and oil.
• Check the chain for wear, oil and replace if necessary.
• Check bottom bracket mounting and repair if necessary.
• Check pedals for clearance.
• Gear system - check settings.
• Check the handlebar and handlebar stem for damage and
replace if necessary.
• Check the brake system for function and adjust if necessary.
• Check the tyre pressure and profile.
• Check the lighting and signal system.
8.6 Storage
Storage in winter
Prior to storing the bicycle in winter in a dry room with a constant tempera-
ture, clean it (see Point 8.1) and ensure that the tyre air pressure is sucient
(see Point 4.3).
Inspection in spring
Prior to using the bicycle again in spring, ensure that the tyre air pressure is
sucient and that there is no damage to the bicycle.