PART 4 - SERVICING
Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will ensure:
Smooth running - Longer lasting components - Safer riding - Lower running costs
Every time you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. The more you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be required. We recommend you spend a little time on regular maintenance tasks. The following schedules are a useful guide and by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should be able to accomplish most tasks. If you require assistance, we recommend you see a bicycle specialist.
Schedule 1 - Lubrication
Frequency | Component | Lubricant | How to Lubricate | |
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Weekly | chain | chain lube or light oil | brush on or squirt | |
| derailleur wheels | chain lube or light oil | brush on or squirt | |
| derailleurs | oil | oil can | |
| brake calipers | oil | 3 drops from oil can | |
| brake levers | oil | 2 drops from oil can |
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Monthly | shift levers | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
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Every Six Months | freewheel | oil | 2 squirts from oil can | |
| brake cables | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
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Yearly | bottom bracket | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
| pedals | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
| derailleur cables | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
| wheel bearings | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
| headset | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
| seat pillar | lithium based grease | disassemble | |
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Note: The frequency of maintenance should increase with use in wet or dusty conditions. Do not over
lubricate - remove excess lubricant to prevent dirt build up. Never use a degreaser to lubricate your chain
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