Operation Manual

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CHAIN
CHAIN CARE
The old saying is still true: “Whoever oils well,
rides well”. The amount of lubrication is not
as important as the distribution and regular-
ity of application.
Clean your chain from time to time with a dry
cloth the removed built up dirt and oil.
Lubricate the most clean chain possible using
chain oil, grease or wax. Wax is a very
clean lubricant which is recommended for
Riese & Müller bikes.
• Turning the crank and drizzle or spray
the rollers of the chain. Rotate the chain
several times. Let the bike stand for several
minutes to allow the lubricant to penetrate
the chain.
• Finish up by wiping excess lubricant o
with a cloth to prevent it from slinging o
while riding.
CHAIN WEAR
Chains are one of the consumable parts on a
bicycle but the lifespan of the chain is deter-
mined by how the rider maintains it. Be sure
the chain is lubricated regularly, especially
after riding in the rain. Chains of derailleurs
often last from 1500 – 3000 km before need-
ing replacement. Greatly elongated chains
impair shifting and wear down sprockets
and chainrings more quickly. Replacing these
items cost much more than a chain so we
recommend changing the chain regularly.
The replacement of a chain is best left to
your dealer who has special tools to accu-
rately measure your chain and to cut your
chain to the appropriate length. Many mod-
ern chains have no chain lock and a special
tool is required to link up the two halves of
the chain. Your dealer has all of the tools that
match your chain.
TIP!
For the protection of the environ-
ment use only biodegradable
lubricants because a small amount
of lubricant always ends up on the
ground, especially during rain.
A poorly riveted chain can break
and lead to a fall. It’s best to let
your dealer replace the chain.
Be sure to use the correct chain
length when replacing the chain.
DANGER!
DANGER!