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Schedule and inspection work
Before every ride:
Work undertaken
Maintenance/inspection:
Check the following:
• Spokes
• Rims for wear and concentricity,
• Tyres for damage and foreign bodies
• Quick releases
• The functionality of the gears and sus-
pension
• The functionality of the brakes
• Hydraulic brakes for possible leaks
• Tubular tyres and tubeless tyres: prop-
prely secured and correct tyre pressure
After riding 200 kilometres from purchase,
then at least once a year:
Work undertaken
Check the following:
• Tyres and wheels
Torques:
• Handlebars • Pedals
• Cranks • Seat
• Seat post • All mounting screws
Make possible adjustments to the
following components:
• Headset • Gear system
• Brakes • Suspension elements
Every 300 to 500 kilometres:
Work undertaken
Check the following:
• Chain • Gearside • Rims
• Sprockets • Belt drive
• Check the brake pads for wear, replace
them if required
Clean:
• Chain • Gearside
• Sprockets • Belt drive
Grease:
• The chain with suitable lubricant
Check the following:
• All screw joints are secure
Every 1000 kilometres:
Work undertaken
• Check hub brakes, grease the brake
sleeve with specialist lubricant if required
or replace it (specialist retailer)
Every 3000 kilometres:
Work undertaken
Have the following checked, cleaned or
replaced by your specialist retailer:
• Hubs • Headset • Brakes
• Pedals • Gear system
After rides in the wet:
Work undertaken
Cleaning and greasing:
• Gears
• Chain
• Joints in the full suspension frame ac-
cording to instructions from the man-
ufacturer
Spray
lubricant
Ask your specialist retailer for suita-
ble lubricants! Not all lubricants are
designed for all purposes. Using the
wrong lubricants can lead to damage and
impact the part’s performance!
The rst inspection is particularly
important for ensuring that your bi-
cycle remains safe and prob-
lem-free! Cables and spokes stretch, while
bolted connections can loosen. Therefore
always allow a specialist retailer to carry out
the rst inspection.
• Brakes (excluding
brake surfaces)
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