Operation Manual

Cycle Maintenance
143
Component Task
Before
every
ride
Monthly Annually
Other
interval
Brake cables/
pads/lines
Visual check x
Disc brakes
Lever travel, pad thickness,
leak-tightness,
Stationary brake test
x
Change brake fluid
(if DOT fluid)
x
1
Suspension fork
Check screws and tighten if
necessary
x
1
Change oil, grease
elastomers
x
1
Rigid fork
Check and replace if
necessary
x
1
at least
every
2years
Rims if using rim
brakes
Check wall thickness,
replace if necessary
x
1
no later
than after
the 2nd set
of brake
pads
Suspension
seat post
Maintain x
1
Bottom bracket
Check bearing play x
Remove and re-grease x
1
Chain
Check and oil if necessary x
Check for wear, change if
necessary, check derailleur
shifting system
x
1
from
1,000 km/
600 mi or
50 hours of
operation
Crank Check or tighten x
Paint/anodised
aluminium/
carbon
Preserve
x
1
at least
twice a year
Wheels
Check trueness and tension x
Centre or re-tension
x
1
as
needed