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Check the chain or belt

Braking-in period

CAUTION!

Check your brakes

IMPORTANT!

Maintenance instructions

Check the chain tension – the links can stretch after a while. You can

check this with a chain tester or ask your local bike shop.

• To check the belt tension, download the

manufacturer Gates and follow the instructions in it.

• If the chain feels a little dry, clean it with a rag and then add some

chain lubricant. Spin the crank around backwards a couple of times

to spread the lubricant evenly.

• A carbon belt drive does not need any oil, it however needs to be

cleaned after riding in dirty conditions with water, soap and an old

toothbrush.

• Avoid using the lubricant on brake pads, rotors or rims. Spray is not

recommended, use liquid oil.

The hydraulic disc brakes require a so-called "braking-in period". This

helps the brake pads develop its full braking performance and redu-

ces noise while braking.

How to do it:

• Within the first 10 km of riding your bike, look for a dry, smooth,

safe street to ride. Get comfortable with how the brake functions

and how the bike reacts during it — and then pull the brakes really

hard with both levers. CAUTION! Brace yourself and please stay safe

in the saddle doing it.

• The developing heat on the pad will now wear the pad down enough

to prevent "glazing". Dirt will not collect on the pads as easily, this

improves braking power and reduces noise in the future.

Repeat this process a total of about ten times over the next few days.

• Check the brakes regularly – they should be cleaned and adjusted.

• Over time the disc brakes get less efficient at breaking. To stay safe,

get your brakes inspected, serviced and changed if necessary by a

professional workshop.

• Squeezing your brakes down should feel solid and consistent – the

lever should not touch the handlebar. If you feel that your brakes

aren't effective, get a professional to check them out.

• Take a good look at the brake pads on your bike every few weeks to

see how they are holding up. There shouldn't be any dirt or oil on

the pads. Often times, the brakes will make a howling noise if

there's oil on them.

• Check the brake hoses for wear and tear – if you can see that the

house is crumbling or broken in any place, get it checked immedia-

tely by a professional.

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