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Cleaning, maintenance and inspection
7.3.9 Cleaning the saddle
1 Clean the saddle with lukewarm water and a
cloth dampened with soapy water.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
7.3.9.1 Cleaning the leather saddle
Leather is a natural product and has similar
properties to human skin. Regular cleaning and
care help to prevent leather dehydrating, fading or
becoming brittle or stained.
1 Remove dirt with a soft, damp cloth.
2 Remove stubborn stains with a leather cleaner.
3 Care for leather saddle after cleaning (see
Section 7.4.11).
7.3.10 Cleaning the tyres
1 Clean tyres with a sponge, a brush and soap
cleaner.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
3 Remove any embedded chips and small
stones.
7.3.11 Cleaning the spokes and spoke
nipples
1 Clean spokes from the inside to the outside
with a sponge, brush and soapy water.
2 Clean rim with a sponge.
3 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
4 Care for spoke nipples after cleaning (see
Section 7.4.13).
7.3.12 Clean hub
1 Put on protective gloves.
2 Remove dirt from hub with a sponge and soapy
water.
3 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
4 Wipe off oily dirt with a degreaser and a cloth.
7.3.13 Cleaning the switching elements
1 Clean gear shift and shift cables with water, a
brush and dish-washing detergent.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
7.3.13.1 Cleaning the shifter
Carefully clean shifter with a damp, soft cloth.
7.3.14 Clean cassette, chain wheels and
front derailleur
1 Put on protective gloves.
2 Spray cassette, chain wheels and front
derailleur with degreasing agent.
3 Clean coarse dirt with a brush after soaking for
a short time.
4 Wash down all parts with dish-washing
detergent and a toothbrush.
5 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.