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5. Service
WARNING: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components
more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to
provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order
to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any
repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your
dealer. Equally important is that your individual maintenance requirements will be determined
by everything from your riding style to geographic location. Consult your dealer for help in
determining your maintenance requirements.
WARNING: Many bicycle service and repair tasks require special knowledge and
tools. Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle until you have learned from
your dealer how to properly complete them. Improper adjustment or service may result in
damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death.
If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike:
1. Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for
the components on your bike, or contact the component manufacturer.
2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair.
3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area.
We recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you
work on something and before you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything
correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic, there may be a modest charge for this
service.
We also recommend that you ask your dealer for guidance on what spare parts, such as inner
tubes, light bulbs, etc. it would be appropriate for you to have once you have learned how to
replace such parts when they require replacement.
A. Service Intervals
Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner, and require no
special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself. All other
service, maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified
bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer.
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