Regular and proper upkeep of your new bike means:
•Smooth Running
•Longer lasting components
•Safer Riding
•Cost savings
Routine bicycle maintenance is an essential component of riding. The condition of your bicycle changes every time it is used, meaning more frequent maintenance is necessary the more you ride your bicycle. The tables listed below outline the recommendations for servicing your bicycle. By referring to these and the information in Part 5 of this manual, you should be able to complete most of your bicycle maintenance yourself.
Contact your specialist bicycle dealer if you require further assistance.
Schedule 1 – Lubrication |
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Frequency |
| Component |
| Lubricate |
| How to Lubricate |
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Weekly |
| Chain |
| chain lube or light oil |
| brush on or squirt |
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| Derailleur wheels |
| lube or light oil |
| brush on or squirt |
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| Derailleurs |
| oil |
| oil can |
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| Brake callipers |
| oil |
| 3 drops form oil can |
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| Brake levers |
| oil |
| 2 drops from oil can |
Monthly |
| Shift levers |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
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| Brake cable ends |
| oil |
| 1 drop from oil can |
6 monthly |
| Hubs |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
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| Bottom bracket |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
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| Pedals |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
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| Freewheel |
| oil |
| 2 squirts form oil can |
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| Brake cables |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
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| Derailleur cables |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
Yearly |
| Wheels bearings |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
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| Headset |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
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| Seat pillar |
| lithium based grease |
| disassemble |
Note: Increase the regularity of maintenance the more you ride and use in wet or dusty conditions.
Take care not to over lubricate – excess lubricant should be removed to prohibit dirt build up.
Warning:
Always seek expert advice for any maintenance requirements you feel unable to complete. You run the risk of potentially damaging your bicycle or yourself from falling if your bike is not correctly serviced or adjusted.
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RAOM0507 | Apollo Bicycle Company Pty. Ltd. ABN: 60 001 914 469 | Updated 23/05/07 |
