Operation Manual
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14.18 Greasing and oiling
Component Interval
Care product
Chain
After cleaning or riding in the rain,
every 250 km/150 mi
Chain oil
Brake and shift cables When functioning poorly, 1× per year Silicon-free grease
Wheel bearing, pedal bearing,
bottom bracket
1× per year Bearing grease
Suspension elements
After cleaning or riding in the
rain, according to manufacturer
specifications
Dedicated spray
grease
Contact surfaces of carbon
components
On fitting
Fitting lubricant for
carbon components
Sliding surfaces of quick releases 1× per year Grease, spray oil
Metal seat posts in metal frames On fitting Grease
Shift system joints When functioning poorly, 1× per year Spray oil
Brake joints When functioning poorly, 1× per year Spray oil
Joints in full-suspension frames When functioning poorly, when dirty
According to
manufacturer
specifications
14.19 Cleaning and maintenance schedule
The cycle must be maintained at regular intervals. The details specified in the table are
guidelines for riders who cover between 1,000 and 2,000 km/600 and 1,200 mi or between
50and100hours of operation per year.
Component Task
Before
every
ride
Monthly Annually
Other
interval
Lighting Test functionality x
Tyres
Check tyre pressure x
Check tread depth and
sidewalls
x
Rim brakes
Check lever travel, pad
thickness and position
relative to the rim; stationary
brake test
x
Brake pads in
rim brakes
Clean x