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3. After every long or hard ride: If the bike has been ex
posed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the
bike and lightly lubricate the chain's rollers with a good qual
ity bicycle chain lubricant. Wipe off excess lubricant with a
lint free cloth. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your
dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubri
cation frequency for your area.
4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20
hours of riding:
• Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and
back. Everything feel solid? If you feel a clunk with each
forward or backward movement of the bike, you prob-
ably have a loose headset. Have your dealer check it.
• Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side
to side. Feel smooth? If you feel any binding or rough-
ness in the steering, you may have a tight headset. Have
your dealer check it.
• Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the
centerline of the bike; then do the same with the other
pedal. Anything feel loose? If so, have your dealer check
it.
• Take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look worn or
not hitting the wheel rim squarely? Time to have the
dealer adjust or replace them.
• Carefully check the control cables and cable housings.
Any rust? Kinks? Fraying? If so, have your dealer replace
them.
• Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of
each wheel between your thumb and index finger. Do
they all feel about the same? If any feel loose, have your
dealer check the wheel for tension and trueness.
• Check the tires for excess wear, cuts or bruises. Have
your dealer replace them if necessary.
• Check the wheel rims for excess wear, dings, dents and
scratches. Consult your dealer if you see any rim dam-
age.
• Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are
still secure, and tighten any which are not.
• Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube
joints; the handlebars; the stem; and the seatpost for any
deep scratches, cracks or discoloration. These are signs
of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the
end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. See also
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