INDEX
Introduction Page 5
Symbology Page 5
Bike parts Page 6
Categories of use Page 9
One bike, several terrains Page 9
Road safety Page 10
Bicycle transport Page 11
Lifespan Page 11
Basic settings prior to first use Page 12
Security checks Page 14
More details to review Page 17
Bike maintenance Page 17
Maintenance schedule Page 20
INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLOGY
BIKE PARTS (ROAD BIKE)
Wheel
BIKE PARTS (ROAD BIKE)
Gear shifter
Derailleur
Disc brakes
Connecting rod
BIKE PARTS (E - MOUNTAIN BIKE)
CATEGORIES OF USE 4TH Category:
5TH Category :
1ST Category:
2ND Category :
ONE BIKE, SEVERAL TERRAINS
3RD Category:
1ST CATEGORY
5TH CATEGORY
ROAD SAFETY
2ND CATEGORY
3RD CATEGORY
4TH CATEGORY
LIFESPAN
BICYCLE TRANSPORT
BASIC SETTINGS PRIOR
TO FIRST USE
CHOOSING THE SIZE ADJUSTING THE LEVERS
CHOOSING THE SADDLE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BASIC SECURITY CHECKS
EVERYTIME IT IS USED
Adjustment of the wheels
Tire pressure
Alignment of the wheels
Tire condition
Adjustment of the wheel backlash
Condition of the brakes Front suspension looseness
Rear suspension looseness
Hydraulic system tightness
TWICE A YEAR
Condition of the brake disc
Tire wear
Brake cables and housings
ONCE A MONTH
Front suspension slippage
Fixing of the braking system
Fixing of the pedals
Fixing of the handlebar and stem ONCE A YEAR
Saddle and seat-post fixing
Steering looseness
MORE DETAILS TO REVIEW BIKE MAINTENANCE
GEAR ADJUSTMENTS GENERAL ISSUES
BIKES WITH TRIATHLON PARTS/ADDITIONS
CLEANING
LUBRICATION
STORING THE BIKE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME