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Maintenance, Repair and Service
WARNING:
This product should be checked periodically for any loose, broken, or worn parts. Tighten
any parts that are loose, and replace any worn or broken parts immediately with original
equipment. Periodic cleaning will prolong the useful life of the product.
Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the cor-
rect tools or if the instructions in this manual or any "Special Instructions" are not sufficient for you.
SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS:
With repeated use, Self-Locking Fasteners may loose their ability to lock to the threads and
may come loose. Frequently check Self-Locking Fasteners and replace when worn.
INSPECTION OF THE BEARINGS:
Frequently check the wheel bearings of the product. Replace the wheels when the bearings
do not pass the following tests:
Lift each end of the product off the ground and spin the raised wheel by hand:
• The wheel should spin freely and easily.
• The should be no side-to-side movement at the wheel edge when pushed to the side with
light force.
WEEKLY SERVICE:
Apply a few drops of general purpose oil to the sides of each wheel axle. Verify that the axle
fasteners are tight.
Torque Table
Recommended Torque:
Use of a torque wrench is recommended. Recommended torque for each fastener is listed
below. In addition to tightening to the recommended torque, please ensure the parts of the
product are sufficiently tightened by performing the functional tests (in the component assem-
bly sections of the owner's manual) on each component as it is tightened.
NOTE: Please check that all fasteners on the product are torqued according to the table below:
Recommended Torque for clean, dry threads:
Fasteners Size
Torque (ft-lb / N•m)
.157 in (4 mm)
3.1 ft-lbs (4.2 N•m)
.196 in (5 mm)
5 ft-lbs (6.8 N•m)
.236 in (6 mm)
7 ft-lbs (9.5 N•m)
.275 in (7 mm)
12 ft-lbs (16.3 N•m)
.314 in (8 mm)
17 ft-lbs (23 N•m)
.393 in (10 mm)
33 ft-lbs (44.7 N•m)
Pedals
24 ft-lbs (30 N•m)
How to Measure:
Screw or bolt size is determined by
the width at the THREADS as shown.
Tires
Maintenance:
• Frequently check the tire inflation
pressure because all tires lose air slowly
over time. For extended storage, keep
the weight of the bicycle off the tires.
• Do not use unregulated air hoses to
inflate the tire/tubes. An unregulated
hose can suddenly over inflate bicycle
tires and cause them to burst.
• Replace worn tires.
WARNING:
Do not ride or
sit on the bicycle if a tire is under inflated. This
can damage the tire, inner tube and rim.
Inflanting the Tires:
• Use a hand or a foot pump to inflate the
tires.
• Service station meter-regulated air hoses
are also acceptable.
Recommended Tire Pressure (kilopas-
cals):
Frequently check the tire inflation pressure
because all tires lose air slowly over time.
For extended storage, keep the weight of the
product off the tires.
Recommended tire pressure is marked on
the side of the tire. Conversion from PSI to
Kilopascals:
• The maximum inflation pressure is shown
on the tire sidewall.
• If two inflation pressures are on the tire
sidewall, use the higher pressure for
on-road riding and the lower pressure for
off-road riding.
• The lower pressure will provide better tire
traction and a more comfortable ride.
Before adding air to any tire, make sure
the edge of the tire (the bread) is the same
distance from the rim, all around the rim,
on both sides of the tire. If the tire does not
appear to be seated correctly, release air
from the inner tube until you can push the
bead of the tire into the rim where neces-
sary. Add air slowly and stop frequently to
check the tire seating and the pressure, until
you reach the correct inflation pressure.
PSI
Kpa
20
140
30
210
40
275
50
345
60
415
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