6MAINTANING YOUR BIKE
Shifting
Shifting cables will stretch during the wear-in period. This may affect
shifting performance and the derailleur may need to be adjusted.
Hardware
All hardware should be torqued to the torque specied in the
Recommended Torque Values section of this manual. Refer to the
table of contents at the beginning of this manual for the page number
of this section. If any hardware has signs of damage take the bike to
your local bike shop to have a certied and reputable bike mechanic
inspect and replace them if deemed necessary.
Ongoing Service
You should have your bike maintained at regular service intervals
at your local bike shop by a certied and reputable bike mechanic.
Below is a general summary of maintenance that should be carried
out on a monthly and quarterly basis:
Monthly (or about every 250-500 miles)
• Inate tires to a pressure within recommended range printed
on tire sidewalls.
• Lubricate chain such that there is minimal noise from the
drivetrain when in use.
• Check that all hardware is tightened to the torque
specications listed in the Recommended Torque Values
section of this manual. Refer to the table of contents at the
beginning of this manual for the page number of this section.
• Check your brake pads for signs of wear. Replace if necessary.
• Check your bike’s shifting performance. Adjust the derailleur
if necessary.
• Clean the bike with low residue cleaner and dry completely.
Lubricate after cleaning where necessary.
• Check spoke tension. Adjust if necessary. The recommended
spoke tension can be found in the Recommended Torque
Values section of this manual. Refer to the table of contents at
the beginning of this manual for the page number of
this section.
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