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9. Storage, maintenance and cleaning
To ensure and maintain a good level of safety and functionality of the bike, it must be
regularly checked and periodically serviced.
Some checks and servicing tasks can be carried out directly by the user or anyone who has
basic mechanical skills, ability and access to the right tools.
Other operations require the expertise and specific tools of a qualified operator.
The dealer will be able to provide all the information about the checks which can be carried
out directly by the user and suggest which routine maintenance tasks should be periodically
carried out based on how frequently the bike is used and the conditions of its use.
All the maintenance operations must be performed with the battery detached and the bike
resting on the kickstand.
The different parts that make up the bike are subject to various types of wear from use.
In particular, the following components should be regularly checked and serviced: tyres,
wheels, brakes, gears, chain, suspension and frame.
The tread of the tyres installed on the bike is liable to be consumed which can be
accentuated by how and where it is used. The rubber of the tyres also tends to harden over
time.
The correct pressure of the inner tube in the tyres should be constantly checked to reduce
the risk of punctures, limit deterioration and ensure safer use and performance of the bike.
Periodically inspect the state of wear and ageing/deterioration of the tyres and replace the
tyres, if necessary, with ones that have the same characteristics.
The correct servicing of the wheels, which become worn through use, means that they must
be periodically checked to ensure they are correctly centred and that the tensioning of the
spokes is uniform and suitable for the type of rim. The hub bearings should be inspected,
cleaned and lubricated or replaced, if necessary.
The integrity of the rims supplied with the bike must be constantly checked to make sure
that they are not deformed, cracked or dented and/or show any other signs of corrosion and
damage that require them to be replaced for safety reasons.
To ensure that the brakes work correctly, periodically replace the brake pads installed
on the callipers when they reach a thickness of no less than 1 mm, in addition to regularly
checking the state of wear and integrity of the discs.
If the bike is fitted with mechanical disc brakes, the state of wear and tear of the steel cables
on the inside the braking system sheaths must be periodically checked and replaced to
prevent the risk of breakage.
If the bike is fitted with hydraulic disc brakes and there is a decrease in braking efficiency,
the mineral oil in the hydraulic system circuit must be drained and replaced.
The correct functioning of the electrically power assisted cycle transmission is guaranteed
by adequate maintenance and adjustment of the relevant components.
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