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LUBRICATING THE CHAIN
When to lubricate?
Lubricate your chain before storing for a
long period, after it has been in contact
with water, after washing your Trivel, after
a muddy off-road ride or after about 250
km in normal conditions.
The chain should be lubricated with a
bike specific lubricant. Do not use grease
or motor oil.
Your local bike dealer can recommend
the best type of lubricant for your chain
based on your location and your type of
riding.
How to proceed:
Apply a small amount of lubricant over
the full length of the chain by gently
pouring oil over the chain while slowly
rotating the pedal counter clockwise.
Let the lubricant penetrate the chain links
for a few minutes and remove excess
lubricant on the outside of the chain with
a cloth. This will prevent dust or sand to
stick to the chain and keep it running
smooth.
Be careful not to put lubricant on brake
system components such as the disc
brake rotors or the rim’s sidewalls as
this could negatively affect braking
performance. If you accidently do,
promptly clean the component with
rubbing alcohol on a cloth (Warning: Do
not use car brake cleaner or degreaser on
disc brake system).
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