Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner - 5. Service

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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rst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 tires, inner tubes,
light bulbs, batteries, Pach Kit, lubricants 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qualiedbicyclemechanic
usingthecorrecttoolsandproceduresspeciedbythemanufacturer.
1. Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard.
Controlcablesandwheelspokesmaystretchor“seat”whenanewbikeisrstusedandmayrequire
readjustment by your dealer. Your mechanical and cargo check will help you identify some things that need
readjustment.Butevenifeverythingseemsnetoyou,it’sbesttotakeyourbikebacktothedealerfora
checkup. Xtracycle suggests you bring the bike in for a 30 day checkup. But if you think something is wrong
with the bike, take it to your dealer before riding it again.
  2.Beforeeveryride:mechanicalandcargocheck.
 3.Aftereverylongorhardride:ifthebikehasbeenexposedtowaterorgrit;oratleastevery100
miles:Cleanthebikeandlightlylubricatethechain’srollerswithagoodqualitybicyclechainlubricant.Wipe
off excess lubricant with a lint-free cloth. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the
bestlubricantsandtherecommendedlubricationfrequencyforyourarea.
4.Aftereverylongorhardrideorafterevery10to20hoursofriding:
• Squeezethefrontbrakeandrockthebikeforwardandback.Everythingfeelsolid?Ifyoufeelaclunk
with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset. Have your
dealer check it.
• Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side to side. Feel smooth? If you feel any binding
or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset. Have your dealer check it.
• Grabonepedalandrockittowardandawayfromthecenterlineofthebike;thendothesamewith
the other pedal. Anything feel loose? If so, have your dealer check it.