Instructions / Assembly

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BEFORE YOU RIDE
BICYCLE CARE
Basic Maintenance
The following procedures will help you maintain your bicycle for years of enjoyable riding.
For painted frame, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth soaked in a mild
detergent mixture. Dry with a cloth and polish with car or furniture wax. Use soap and water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires.
Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid.
Store your bicycle under shelter. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to corrosive materials. Riding on the beach or in coastal areas
exposes your bicycle to salt, which is very corrosive. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all the unpainted parts with an
anti-rust treatment. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is not affected. After rain, dry your bicycle and apply anti-rust
treatment.
If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. This
will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration.
If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to prevent rust. Clear nail polish can also be used as a
preventative measure.
Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this
manual for further details).
The use of alloy components, SATIN, and TITANIUM surface treatments minimizes the number of places where rust can
surface.