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6.3. Chain Maintenance

It’s all that simple: Proper lubrication makes for enjoyable riding. What

counts are, however, not the quantity, but the distribution and regular

application of lubricant.

• Clean your chain from dirt and lubricant with an oily rag from time to

time. There is no need to use special degreasers.

• Having cleaned the chain as thoroughly as possible, apply chain oil,

wax or grease to the chain links.

• To lubricate the chain, drip the lubricant onto the rollers while you

turn the crank. Once this is done, turn the cranks a few more times;

then let the bicycle rest for a few minutes so that the lubricant can

disperse.

• Finally rub off excess lubricant with a rag so that it does not spatter

around or attract dirt during riding.

6.3.1. Chain Wear

Although the chain is one of the wearing parts of your bicycle, there are

still ways of influencing its service life. Make sure the chain is lubricated

regularly, especially after riding in the rain. Try to only use gears which

run the chain in the straightest line between the sprockets and chain-

rings and get in the habit of high cadence pedalling. Chains running on

derailleur gears are often worn out as early as after about 1,000 to 3,000

km (600 to 1,800 miles). Heavily stretched chains impair the operation

of derailleur gears. Cycling with a worn-out chain also accelerates the

wear of the sprockets and chainrings. Replacing these components is

relatively expensive compared with the costs of a new chain.

It is therefore advisable to check the condition of the chain at regular

intervals. For this purpose shift the chain on the large chainring. Take

the chain between your thumb and index finger and try to lift it off the

teeth. If you can lift it off clearly, it is seriously lengthened and probably

in need of replacement.

Chain Maintenance

Your STEVENS dealer has accurate measuring instruments for precise

chain inspection. Replacing the chain should be left to an expert, as

some of the modern chains are not equipped with a master link. Instead

they often have a continuous design and require special-purpose tools

for mounting. If you need help, ask your STEVENS dealer to select and

mount a chain appropriate to your gear system.

Danger:

Keep cleaning agent or

lubricants o the rotors and

the brake pads. In case this

happens nevertheless, clean

the rotor immediately with

pure isopropyl alcohol. Once

a brake rotor is soiled, it will

never be as eective as the

original one.

Note:

For the sake of the environ-

ment, only use biodegrada-

ble lubricants. Bear in mind

that some of the lubricant

can end up on the ground,

especially in wet conditions.

Danger: An improperly joined, insufficiently locked or

heavily worn chain can break and result in a fall.

Have the chain replaced by your STEVENS dealer.

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