Updated 23/05/07RAOM0507 Apollo Bicycle Company Pty. Ltd. ABN: 60 001 914 469
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BICYCLE CARE
Basic maintenance
To keep your bicycle in prime condition follow the recommendations listed below.
Painted frames should be dusted and any loose dirt dislodged with a dry cloth. Clean
by wiping with a damp cloth soaked in a mild detergent mixture. Use a cloth to dry and
polish with car or furniture wax. Plastic parts and rubber tyres should be cleaned with
soap and water. Wipe a rust preventative fluid over chrome plated bikes.
All moving parts should be habitually cleaned and lubricated, and components secured
and adjusted as needed. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details)
Apply touch up paint or clear nail varnish to any areas where the paint has become
scratched or clipped to the metal. This will help prevent rusting.
The potential for rusting is limited by the use of alloy components and B.E.D
(black electronic deposit) treated steel rims.
To avoid rapid bearing deterioration the hub and bottom bracket bearings need
to be removed and re-greased if the bicycle has been submerged in water.
Avoid cycling in the rain or exposure to corrosive materials, such as the salt from riding
on the beach, as much as possible. If unavoidable, wash and dry your bicycle often
and wipe or spray all unpainted parts with an anti-rust treatment. Dry the wheel rims
so braking performance is not hindered.
Storage
Protect your bicycle from the elements by storing it in a dry, shady location.
Prolonged ultra violet light exposure may cause the paint to fade or the rubber
and plastic parts to crack.
The bicycle should be cleaned, lubricated and the frame waxed if it is to be stored for any
length of time. Deflate the tyres to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground.
Store away from electric motors as ozone emissions may damage the rubber and paint.
Do not cover with plastic as rusting may occur due to “sweating.”
PART 4 - BICYCLE CARE & SERVICING