7 - MAINTENANCE / LUBRICATION / CLEANING
• The duration of the components is variable based on the conditions of use, fre-
quency and quality of maintenance. For proper component maintenance, it is neces-
sary to frequently perform the cleaning and lubrication operations, especially under
conditions of heavy use (e.g. each time after washing the bicycle, after use in wet
conditions, on dusty or muddy roads etc.).
• Check chapter 8 to determine the frequency with which you should have maintenan-
ce performed on your components by a specialised mechanic: Period maintenance.
• Dirt seriously damages the bicycle and its components. Wash, clean and dry your
bicycle carefully after use.
• Never spray your bicycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water, even form
the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass under seals and enter your Campagnolo
components, thereby affecting its operation. Wash your bicycle and Campagnolo
components by wiping them down with water and neutral soap.
• Check that any holes on the bottom bracket shell are unobstructed and allow water
infiltrating into the frame to drain.
WARNING!
Salty environments (such as winter roads or roads near the sea) may lead to
galvanic corrosion of most of the bicycle's exposed components. To prevent
damage, malfunctions and accidents, rinse, dry and carefully re-lubricate all
components which are subject to this phenomenon.
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