WHEELS
Wheel inspecon
It is most important that wheels are kept in top condion. Properly maintaining your bicycle’s wheels will help braking
performance and stability when riding. Beware of the following potenal problems:
Dirty or greasy rims:
Cauon: these can render your brakes ineecve. Do not clean them with oily or greasy material. When cleaning, use a clean
rage or wash with soapy water, rinse and air dry, don’t ride while they’re wet.
When lubricang your bicycle, don’t get oil on the rim braking surfaces.
Wheels not straight:
Li each wheel o the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of round. If wheels are straight, they will need
to be adjusted. This is quite dicult and is best le to a bicycle specialist.
Broken or loose spokes:
Check that all spokes are ght and that none are missing or damaged.
Cauon: such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected.
Again, bicycle specialist beat handle spoke repairs.
Loose hub bearings:
Li each wheel o the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side.
Cauon: if there is movement between the axle and the hub, do not ride the bicycle. Adjustment is required.
Axle nut
Check that these are ght before each ride.
Fork replacement:
If you choose to replace the front fork, please ensure that the fork is the same size and inner tube diameter as the original
fork that was sold with the bicycle.
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