Bike Friday Service - Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Manual

Bike Friday Service

New Bike Maintenance
Like all bikes, your Bike Friday travel bike will go through a break-
in period. After the first few weeks of riding you may find that your
drive train doesn't shift as crisply as it did when new, or perhaps
the brakes are slightly loose. This happens as new cables stretch,
housing compresses and parts wear in.
After the initial break-in period, but before a significant tour, it is
important to have your Bike Friday bicycle professionally serviced
at your local favorite bike shop. A new bike tune up takes very
little time and the small cost for the work is minor considering the
improved performance and reliability it provides. Then at least
once a year and before any major tour, take your bike back to your
local shop for another tune-up to be sure that it runs smoothly.
After a few years of use and a few thousand miles of riding, you
may notice that the decals on your bike are starting to look worn
and the paint has some scratches. Perhaps your bike doesn't ride as
smoothly as it used to, and the local bike shop can't get it to func-
tion as well as you would like. We offer factory service programs
including tune-ups, overhauls, and other repair work by our expert
mechanics. A month or two before your next big ride, you may
wish to send the bike back for a complete overhaul.
Visit our web site for repair packages, costs, and details at
www.bikefriday.com/ServiceCenterInfo.cfm. For those who plan
ahead, we can generally offer the quickest repair turn-around dur-
ing the winter months.
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