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5.1
SERVICE INTERVALS
Regular maintenance and service will help ensure the bicycle
operates at an optimal performance level, will help promote the life
and dependency of your components and will reduce the risk of injury
and/or death inherently associated with bicycling.
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BREAK-IN PERIOD: Much like a new automobile, your bike
needs time to break in before riding it for extended distances. It is
very important to have your bicycle serviced soon after 10-15 hours
of riding to have any adjustments made. Refer to your Mechanical
Safety Check (see Section 1.3) to help guide you through some
things that may need readjustment. However, even if you feel you
have completed all adjustments properly, we strongly recommend
that you have your local dealer evaluate your bicycle at this time.
Dealers often recommend that you return the bicycle in 30 days for
a checkup. Overall, if you think at any time there is something wrong
with your bicycle, always visit your local dealer before riding the
bicycle.
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BEFORE EVERY RIDE: See the Mechanical Safety Check in
Section 1.3.
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AFTER EVERY LONG OR HARD RIDE: If the bike has been
exposed to water or grit (or after at least every 150 kms , 95 miles
or 5 hours), clean the bike and lightly oil the chain. This is important
to prevent rust or avoidable wear on your components. Be sure
to wipe off any excess oil or lubricant when finished. As for how
much lubrication is appropriate and the frequency of application,
consult your local dealer. Different climatic conditions will determine
which type and frequency of lubricant is best suited for your riding
environment. It is not recommended to use pressured water to wash
your bicycle to avoid unwanted damage to components.
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Squeeze both brake levers so that the brakes are fully engaged
and rock the bicycle from front to back. Does everything feel solid?
Are there any clunking or strange sounds when you rock the bike
front to back? If there is a clunking sound, you may have a loose
headset – have your dealer check it.
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Lift the front wheel and swing it from side to side to reenact
steering when riding. Does it swing smoothly? If you feel any
resistance, binding or roughness in the steering, your headset may
be too tight – have your dealer check it.
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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.
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Take a look at the front brake disc. Starting to look worn or not
hitting the disc squarely? Time to have the dealer adjust or replace
them.
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Carefully check the control cables and cable housings. Any rust?
Kinks? Fraying? If so, have your dealer replace them.
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Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each
wheel between your thumb and index finger. Do they all feel about
the same? If any feel loose, have your dealer check the wheel for
tension and trueness.
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Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube joints, the
handlebars, the stem, and the seatpost for any deep scratches,