Maintenance Schedule

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Many of the items scheduled on the maintenance list are described within this manual. Several items on this maintenance list require special tools and training to complete. We recommend that you bring your bicycle to your local bike dealer to ensure these items are completed correctly.

Before Each Ride

  • Examine the frame and fork
  • Examine the wheels
  • Examine tire infl ation
  • Examine the brakes
  • Examine the handlebar and stem
  • Examine the saddle and seatpost
  • Examine lights and refl ectors
  • Pedals are on tight.
  • Quick releases are clamping properly

Each Week

  • Clean your bicycle with a damp cloth.
  • Examine wheels for loose spokes.
  • Apply lubricant to suspension forks.

Every Month

  • Examine the attachment of the handlebar and stem.
  • Examine the attachment of the saddle and seatpost.
  • Examine the chain.
  • Examine the cables for wear.
  • Examine the operation of the shift levers and derailleurs
  • Lubricate derailleurs
  • Examine headset bearing adjustment
  • Examine brake pads
  • Examine attachment of brakepads
  • Examine chain tension
  • Examine wheel bearing adjustment
  • Examine rims and tires for wear
  • Lubricate brake levers.
  • Examine crankset and bottom bracket.
  • Examine the attachment of accessories.

Every Year

  • Bring in bicycle for full inspection by your dealer
  • Lubricate handlebar stem
  • Lubricate seatpost
  • Replace grease in the pedal threads and bearings.
  • Replace grease in the wheel bearings
  • Replace grease in the headset bearings
  • Replace grease in bottom bracket
  • Lubricate wheel quick releases
  • Replace grease and oil in suspension forks.
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