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Maintenance

Dawes Cycles recommends your new bike is checked and serviced at regular internals to ensure its performance,

reliability and your safety.

Wherever possible we recommend that service, maintenance and repairs are undertaken by your local dealer. If this is

not possible please review the following detail as a guide.

A list of appointed & recommended dealers is available at: www.dawescycles.com

Maintenance Checklist

Before each ride

• Check both wheel axles are secure in the frame & forks.

• Check tyres are within the recommended pressure limits as indicated on the side wall. It is good practice to carry

tyre levers and a puncture repair kit at all times.

• Check handlebar assemblly is tight and rotates freely.

• Check the function of the braking system whilst stationary.

• Check the gear shifters operate correctly.

• Rotate each wheel ensuring it rotates freely.

• Check the saddle and seat post is secure and adjusted.

• Check the pedals are secure and the chainwheel crank arms are free of lateral movement.

• Check lights, reflectors and bell are all in good working order.

Monthly and after long or hard rides, the following additional checks/maintenace should be completed.

• Clean degrease and lubricate your bike.

• Inspect tyres for wear, damage and punctures.

• Check no spokes are loose, broken or missing.

• Hubs run smoothly with no sideways play.

Annual service and inspection

If you have any doubts about completing the following service and inspection you must seek the services of the

professional cycle technician at your local dealer. You can find your nearest dealer at www.dawescycles.com (off road

riding will require more frequent maintenance.) It is good practice before commencing any service/inspection to

thoroughly clean and degrease your bicycle.

Inspect

• Frame, forks and suspension parts for damage, cracks, corrosion and deformation.

• Wheels for damage, balancing, spoke tension and rim wear.

• Brake levers, brake blocks/pads, brake control cables and inner wire.

• Chain for corrosion, stiff links & stretch. (failure to maintain the chain will considerably reduce the performance

and life span of the whole gear system).

• Chainwheel cranks are securely fastened to the axle at the correct torque.

• Front and rear gears for damage, wear and alignement.

• Disassemble headset, clean, regrease and reassemble making sure to inspect bearings for wear.

• Remove seat post from frame clean and regrease before refitting.

Suspension and hydraulic brakes must be serviced by your local dealer.

Any component found to be damaged or worn must be inspected by a professional and replaced where necessary with

genuine replacement parts.