Maintenance - ISLABIKES Rothan Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Keeping your bike clean and maintained comes with many benefits. Not
only will your Islabike perform better but it will be safer, last longer and look
great. To do this we have listed some regular checks to help you along the
way. Of course, if you are unsure of anything we strongly recommend you
seek professional advice or contact our technical support team
on +44 (0)1584 856 881 or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk.
Firstly, moving parts on your cycle will need lubricating from time to
time. Weather conditions are generally the biggest factor that determine
frequency of maintenance and lubrication. However, it is also heavily
dependent on the frequency, type and duration of riding.
Component Lubricant
Brake cables Oil
Wheel bearings Grease
Headset n/a
Rothan
Frequency
Weekly or after washing / rain
6 months
Sealed bearings
Brakes
Considered one of the most important safety features of your Islabike. It is
a good habit to check the brakes on a regular basis. This should be done
depending on the type, frequency or duration of riding. If your bike has not
been used for a period of time we recommend a quick check before riding.
Give the brakes a few pulls to check they are working - If the brakes
feel smooth and the brake levers are not moving all the way back to the
handlebar this is a good sign. If the brakes contact the handlebar or are
difficult to operate please view
http://www.islabikes.co.uk/info-hub/how-to-check-your-brakes-video.
Check pads contact the rim correctly when braking - Pull on one
brake at a time and check the brake pads touch the rims nice and evenly.
If the pads are not contacting the rims, are uneven or touching the tyre
please contact our technical support team on +44 (0)1584 856 881
or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk.
Check pads are not fouling the rim - Lift the front of the bike off the
ground with the handlebars and give the front wheel a spin. If the wheel
spins freely your brakes are not fouling. Repeat the process for the rear
ensuring you spin the wheel forwards and your child does not put his/
her hands in the wheel. If for any reason the wheels do not spin please
contact our technical support team on +44 (0)1584 856 881
or email techsupport@islabikes.co.uk.
Check pads are not worn out - Brake pads do not last forever.
Eventually they will need replacing. Again, this will depend on the type,
frequency and duration of riding. Our brake pads come with a wear
indicator line. If your brakes are now worn down to this line you should
consider replacing your brake pads. If you cannot find the line, please
replace immediately by ordering on our website www.islabikes.co.uk.
E-mail: techsupport@islabikes.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0)1584 856 881