Instructions / Assembly

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DETAILED MAINTENANCE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Freewheel does not rotate - Freewheel internal pawl pins are
jammed
- Lubricate. If problem persists, replace
freehweel
Brakes not working effectively - Brake blocks worn down - Replace brake blocks
- Brake blocks/rim greasy, wet or dirty - Clean blocks and rim
- Brake cables are binding/stretched/
damaged
- Clean/adjust/replace cables
- Brake levers are binding - Adjust brake levers
- Brakes out of adjustment - Center brakes
When applying the brakes they squeal/
squeak
- Brake blocks worn down - Replace blocks
- Brake block toe-in incorrect - Correct block toe-in
- Brake blocks/rim dirty or wet - Clean blocks and rim
- Brake arms loose - Tighten mounting bolts
Knocking or shudderin when applying
brakes
- Bulge in the rim or rim out of true - True wheel or take to a bike shop for
repair
- Brake mounting bolts loose - Tighten bolts
- Brakes out of adjustment - Center brakes and/or adjust brake
block toe-in
- Fork loose in head tube - Tighten headset
Wobbling wheel - Axle broken - Replace axle
- Wheel out of true - True Wheel
- Hub comes loose - Adjust hub bearings
- Headset binding - Adjust headset
- Hub bearings collapsed - Replace bearings