3T Strada Operating Manual page 28

Schedule and inspection work
Before every ride:
Work undertaken
Maintenance/inspection:
Check the following:
• Spokes
• Rims for wear and concentricity,
• Tires for damage and foreign bodies
• Quick releases
• The functionality of the gears
• The functionality of the brakes
• Hydraulic brakes for possible leaks
• tubular tires and tubeless tires: prop-
prely secured and correct tire pressure
After riding 200 kilometres from purchase,
then at least once a year:
Work undertaken
Check the following:
• Tires and wheels
Torques:
• Handlebars • Pedals
• Cranks • Seat
• Seat post • All mounting screws
Make possible adjustments to the following
components:
• Headset • Brakes
• Gears
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Every 300 to 500 kilometres:
Work undertaken
Check the following:
• Chain
• Sprockets
• Gearside
• Belt drive
• Rims
• Brake pads for wear, replace them if required
Clean:
• Chain
• Gearside
• Sprockets
• Belt drive
Grease:
• The chain with suitable lubricant
Check the following:
• All screw joints are secure
Every 3000 kilometres:
Work undertaken
Have the following checked, cleaned or replaced
by your specialist retailer:
• Hubs • Gears
• Pedals • Brakes
• Headset
After rides in the wet:
Work undertaken
Clean and grease:
• Gears
• Chain
• Brakes (excluding brake surfaces)
Ask your specialist retailer for suit-
able lubricants! Not all lubricants are
designed for all purposes. Using the
wrong lubricants can lead to damage and im-
pact the part's performance!
The first inspection is particularly
important for ensuring that your
bicycle remains safe and problem-
free! Cables and spokes stretch, while
bolted connections can loosen. Therefore
always allow a specialist retailer to carry
out the first inspection.