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17 Service and Maintenance Schedule
Component What to do Before every ride Monthly Annually
Lighting Check
Tyres Check pressure
Tyres Check tread and side walls
Brakes (rim-) Check lever travel, wear of brake pads,
position of pads relative to rim
Brakes (rim-) Test brakes in stationary
Brakes, (rim-), brake pads Clean
Brake cables Visual inspection
Brakes (disc-) Replace liquid (Dot-liquids)
Suspension fork Check and retighten bolts, if necessary
Suspension fork Change oil or grease elastomers
Suspension seat post Service
Suspension seat post Check for play
Rims with rim brakes Check thickness, replace if necessary At the latest after second set of brake pads is worn down
Bottom bracket Check for play
Bottom bracket Regrease (shell)
Chain Check and grease, if necessary
Chain Check and replace, if necessary After 800 km (500 miles)
Crankset Check and retighten, if necessary
Painted / anodised surfaces Impregnate At least every 6 months
Wheels / spokes Check for trueness and tension
Component What to do Before every ride Monthly Annually
Handlebars
(aluminium and carbon) Replace At the latest after 5 years
Headset Check for play
Headset Regrease
Metal surfaces Impregnate At least every 6 months
Hubs Check for play
Hubs Regrease
Pedals Check for play
Pedals (clipless) Clean and grease locking mechanism
Seat post / stem Check clamping bolts
Front / rear derailleur Clean and grease
Quick-release Check seat
Bolts and nuts Check and retighten, if necessary
Spokes Check tension
Valves Check seat
Stem / seat post Dismount and regrease (no grease on carbon!)
Cables gears / brakes Dismount and regrease
You should be able to do the jobs marked bright orange
yourself, provided you have a certain degree of manual skill, a little experience and suitable tools;
this includes, e.g. a torque wrench. If you come across any defects, take appropriate measures without delay. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
please contact your bicycle dealer!
Jobs marked dark orange are best left to your bicycle dealer.