2. Lubrification
Lubrification is essential for the various components that move, in order to avoid corrosion. Regularly grease
the chain, brush the sprockets and chainrings and trickle a few drops of lubricant into the brake and derailleur
cable sheaths.
We recommend starting by cleaning and drying the components to be greased. Specific lubricant is
recommended for the chain and derailleur. Grease can be used for the other components.
3. Periodic checks
Nut tightening: lever, crank arm, pedals, stems. The tightening torques to be applied are as follows:
Components
Pedals on crank arms
Crank arm on bottom bracket
Steering tightness
Brake lever
Brake callipers
Seat on frame
Seat post clamp
Wheel
Luggage rack
The other tightening torques depend on the nut sizes: M4: 2.5 to 4.0 N.m., M5: 4.0 to 6.0 N.m.,
M6: 6.0 to 7.5 N.m. Tighten the bolts according to the required torque.
Regularly check the tyres for wear, cuts, cracks, pinching and replace the tyre if necessary, check the wheel
rims for excessive wear, warping, denting, cracks...
4. Revisions
For safety reasons and to maintain the components in a good state, you should have your bicycle revised
periodically by your distributor. Your bicycle should also undergo regular maintenance by a qualified
technician.
First revision: 1 month or 150 km
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Check the components are well-tightened: crank arm, wheel, stem, pedals, handlebars, seat clamp,
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Check the gear system is working correctly,
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Check and adjust the brakes,
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Tighten and/or straighten the wheels.
Every year or 2000km:
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Check the wear levels (brake pads, gear system, tyres),
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Check the bearings (bottom bracket, wheels, steering, pedals),
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Check the cables (brakes, derailleur),
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Check the lighting,
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Tighten and/or straighten the wheels.
Every 3 years or 6000km:
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Replace the gear system (chain, freewheel, chainring),
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Replace the tyres,
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Replace the wheels for wear (spokes, wheel rim),
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Tighten and/or straighten the wheels,
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Replace the brake pads
Recommended torque (Nm.) Special instructions
35-40
40-45
≥25
5-7
5-7.5
18-20
18-20
30-40
4-6
21
Lubricate the threads
Lubricate the threads
M5 bolt