YOUR BICYCLE — OWNERʼS RESPONSIBILITY
In this leaflet we describe and illustrate how to ride safely and keep your bicycle in a safe
trouble free operating condition.
Ownerʼs Responsibility and Important Points
Point 1
Carefully and thoroughly read this leaflet and follow the instructions.
Point 2
Any major service or adjustments on your bicycle should be carried out by a
professional repairer; however if this service is not available and you wish to make
adjustments yourself, this manual contains important tips on how to do it.
CAUTION:
Any adjustments you make are entirely at your own risk.
Point 3
To use your bicycle for freestyle and stunt riding, competitive events, off-road use or
any similar activities can be dangerous and you are warned that you assume the risk
for personal injury, damages or losses incurred from such use. The Retailer shall not
be liable to the purchaser of the bicycle or to third parties for consequential or special
damages.
Point 4
Bicycles are built with a variety of equipment and accessories, and you should
familiarise yourself with their function and purpose, to make sure you can operate
them correctly.
LOCATION OF PARTS WITH
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND LUBRICATION
R
Q
P
Half Yearly —
Remove and clean, lubricate chain, derailleur gears and all cables. Check and replace as required.
Refer to table of Recommended torque values - page 7.
O
N
N
M
L
K
S
J
I
H
H
G
G
F
E
E
D
C
B
A
NB —
Wash cycle weekly with warm soapy water and polish dry with a soft cloth
T
3
A - Headset
Remove, clean and regrease
bearings yearly, checking if
replacements required.
B
-
Stem Nuts
Ensure stem nuts and bolts are
tight. See page 7.
C -
Handlebars
Check handlebar bolt is tight.
Check brake levers securely
mounted to bars and brakes stop
smoothly and efficiently. See
page 7.
D -
Brakes
Lightly oil exposed cables
monthly. Maintain adjustment and
replace brake blocks when worn,
brake cables when frayed.
E - Reflectors (front & rear)
Ensure reflectors are secure
and undamaged. Replace if
necessary.
F - Front Suspension unit
(Dealer adjustment only)
G - Tyres
Check for cuts and wear.
Maintain pressure indicated on
tyre wall for maximum efficiency.
H - Wheel Reflectors
Check monthly. Securely fixed.
I - Disc Brakes - Front
(Routine maintenance by your
dealer recommended.)
J - Wheel Hubs
Grease bearings monthly. Adjust
cones to avoid free play from
side to side.
K -
Pedals with Reflectors
Check all fittings are secure.
L - Cranks
Grease bearings monthly. Check
that axle bolts or cotterpin bolts
are tight. Check for free play in
bottom bracket.
Yearly, remove, clean and
regrease hub axles, bottom
bracket set and headset.
M - Chain
Keep lightly oiled weekly, clean
and lubricate half yearly.
N - Wheels
Check that axles are sealed
and secured properly. Rims
should be kept free from wax, oil,
grease and glue. Check for loose
or missing spokes.
O - Bottom Bracket
Clean, regrease yearly checking
for wear.
P - Gears
Front and Rear — Lightly
oil moving parts. Maintain
adjustments of front and rear
derailleurs.
Q - Disc Brake - Rear
(Routine maintenance by your
dealer recommended).
R - Seat and Stem Nuts
Be sure seat and
stem nuts are tight. See page 7.
S - Pedals
Lightly oil bearings monthly.
T - Frame Number
