60 I General User Manual
28 Regular inspections
As the spokes settle, the length of the brake and shiing
cables increases and the bearings will run in during the
rst kilometres on the bike, you will have to have an ini-
tial inspection carried out by your specialist cycle shop
aer the rst 200 kilometres, or aer four to six weeks.
This is also important for the acceptance of claims made
under the terms of the warranty.
Clean your bike aer every ooad ride and check
it for damage.
Have the initial inspection carried out.
Inspect your bike roughly every 300 to 500km, or
every three to six months.
During this inspection, check that all screws, nuts
and quick-release devices are securely fastened.
Clean your bike.
Grease moving parts (apart om brake contact
surfaces) according to instructions.
Have paint damage and rust spots touched up.
Apply corrosion inhibitor to bare metal parts (apart
om brake contact surfaces).
Have inoperative or damaged parts replaced.
28.1 Inspection schedule
28.1.1 Maintenance / checks
Aer the rst 200 kilometres following purchase,
and subsequently at least once a year
Have the following checked:
• tyres and wheels.
Have the tightening torques of the following
checked:
• handlebar,
• pedals,
• pedal cranks,
• bike saddle,
• seatpost and
• fastening screws.
Have the following components readjusted:
• headset,
• gearshi,
• brakes,
• suspension elements.
aer every ride
Check the following:
• spokes,
• rims for wear and true running,
• tyres for damage and foreign objects,
• quick-release devices,
• nction of gearshi and suspension,
• brakes, hydraulic brakes for leaks,
• lighting and
• bell.
aer 300 to 500 kilometres
Have the following checked for wear and replaced
if necessary:
• bike chain,
• sprocket,
• sprocket wheel,
• rims and
• brake pads.
Clean the bike chain, chainring and sprocket
wheel.
Lubricate the chain using a suitable lubricant.
Check that all screw connections are secure.
aer 1000 kilometres
Have the brake hub checked and, if necessary, lu-
bricate the brake sleeve with brake sleeve grease
or replace it.
