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Note: The frequency of maintenance should increase with use in wet or dusty conditions. Do not over lubricate. Remove excess
lubricant to prevent dirt build up.
Never
use a degreaser to lubricate your chains (WD-40®).
Component
Lubricant
Method
Weekly
Chains
Chain lube or light oil
Brush on or squirt
Brake calipers
Oil
Three drops from oil can
Brake levers
Oil
Two drops from oil can
Freewheel
Oil
Two drops from oil can
Derailleur Systems
Light oil or grease
All pivot points should be lubricated (more often in severely rainy
or muddy conditions). Wipe off any excess oil.
Brake cables
Lithium based grease
Remove cable from casing. Grease entire length. Wipe off excess
lubrication from other surfaces.
Brake lever and caliper pivot points Light oil
Two to three drops from oil can
Shifting cables
Thin layer of grease
Clean and grease
Yearly
Bottom bracket
Lithium based grease
Disassemble
Pedals
Lithium based grease
Disassemble
Wheel bearings
Lithium based grease
Disassemble
Headset
Lithium based grease
Disassemble
Seat stem
Lithium based grease
Disassemble
Pedals: that can be disassembled
See bicycle mechanic for maintenance.
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