General Maintenance
Repair and Service
WARNING:
•Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “ Special Instructions”.
•Immediately replace any damaged, missing or badly worn parts, components or hardware.
•Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”. Parts that are not tight enough can be lost or operate poorly. Over tightened parts can be damaged. Make sure any replacement fasteners are the correct size and type.
•If your frame is aluminum, inspect the bicycle frame carefully and frequently. Aluminum frames can develop very small cracks due to stress, severe shocks, etc. If you see any small cracks, stop riding the bicycle. Have the frame inspected by a qualified professional at a bicycle service shop before riding the bicycle again.
•Even though your frame may be aluminum, we recommend that you do not leave your bicycle outdoors for a long period of time. The elements will eventually corrode all
Note: Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the correct tools or if the instructions in this manual or any “Special Instructions” are not sufficient for you.
Inspection of the Bearings
Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bear- ings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests:
Head Tube Bearings
The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down or
Crank Bearings
The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should not be loose on the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal and of the crank from
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