Owner's Manual

Component Lubricant Method

Weekly

Chains Chain lube or light oil Brush on or squirt

Brake calipers Oil Threedropsfromoilcan

Brake levers Oil Twodropsfromoilcan

EverySixMonths

Freewheel Oil Twodropsfromoilcan

Brake cables Lithium based grease Remove cable from casing. Grease entire length.

Wipe off excess lubrication from other surfaces.

Brake lever and caliper pivot

points

Light oil Twotothreedropsfromoilcan

Pedals: that cannot be

disassembled

Light oil Twodropsfromoilcanontotheinsidebearings

Yearly

Bottom bracket Lithium based grease Disassemble

Pedals Lithium based grease Disassemble

Wheel bearings Lithium based grease Disassemble

Headset Lithium based grease Disassemble

Seat stem Lithium based grease Disassemble

Pedals: that can be disassembled See bicycle mechanic for maintenance.

NOTE: Thefrequencyofmaintenanceshouldincreasewithuseinwetordustyconditions.Donotoverlubricate.

Remove excess lubricant to prevent dirt build up. Never use a de-greaser to lubricate your chains (WD-40

Lubrication Schedule

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