Ongoing Service
Hardware
All hardware should be torqued to the torque specified in the Recommended
Torque Values section of this manual. Refer to the table of contents at the
beginning of this manual for the page number of this section. If any hardware
has signs of damage take the bike to your local bike shop to have a certified
and reputable bike mechanic inspect and replace them if deemed necessary.
You should have your bike maintained at regular service intervals at your local
bike shop by a certified and reputable bike mechanic. Below is a general
summary of maintenance that should be carried out on a monthly and
quarterly basis:
Monthly (or about every 250-500 miles)
• Inflate tires to a pressure within recommended range printed on tire sidewalls
• Lubricate chain such that there is little noise from the drivetrain when in use
• Check that all hardware is tightened to the torque specifications listed in the
Recommended Torque Values section of this manual. Refer to the table of
contents at the beginning of this manual for the page number of this section
• Check your brake pads for signs of wear. Replace if necessary
• Check your bike’s shifting performance. Adjust the derailleur if necessary
• Clean the bike with low residue cleaner and dry completely. Lubricate after
cleaning where necessary
• Check spoke tension. Adjust if necessary. The recommended spoke tension
can be found in the Recommended Torque Values section of this manual. Refer
to the table of contents at the beginning of this manual for the page number of
this section.
Quarterly (or about every 750-1500 miles)
• Check all items on the Monthly service list above
• Check tire tread for excessive wear. Replace if necessary
• Go into your local bike shop for a tune-up by a certified and
reputable bike mechanic.
Shifting
Shifting cables will stretch during the wear-in period. This may affect shifting
performance and the derailleur may need to be adjusted.
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