9.5
Servicing
1st Service after 3 months
•
Check the wheels and the tyres. (Trueness of wheels, spoke tension,
tyre
pressure
,
tyre condition.)
•
Check that all of the bike's tightened parts are securely fastened.
•
Brakes
:
Check brake pad wear
–
Adjust the tautness of the cable
–
Check the efficiency of the
brakes.
•
Check the steering play
–
Check that
the handlebars are securely fastened
•
Lubrication : Clean and lubricate the chain with a suitable lubricant
•
Electrical system: Charge the b
attery for 5 hrs – clean the
pedal sensor with a
sponge of lukewarm water
–
Check whether the electrical components are operating
correctly.
•
Derailleur
– Check whether changes between all of the gears are suitably
smooth, adjust if necessary.
Then a full service every year.
9.6
Regular checks
Be careful to check the following items
:
•
Is the battery charged?
•
Do the brakes work properly
? Are the
brake pad
nuts and
bolts
properly tightened? Are the cables free from damage? Are the braking
surfaces clean and de-greased
? Are any of the
brake pads
worn out
?
•
Is your bike properly adjusted? Are the saddle and handlebars adjusted
within the range of the maximum authorised positions?
Are
the handlebars
properly aligned with the front wheel
?
•
Is there still enough tension in the spokes? Are the wheels true? Are
any spokes broken?
Is there any play in the wheels?
•
Are the tyres properly inflated? Are they worn
?
• Is the saddle stem properly tightened
?
Is the saddle
properly
tightened?
•
Do the lights work? Am I properly visible at night? Are the reflector
surfaces properly clean? Are the reflective tapes in place on the tyres
and, if so, are they clean?
