After Your Ride; Care & Maintenance - Whyte 905 Instruction Manual

AFTER YOUR RIDE

CARE & MAINTENANCE
General
For your safety, performance and enjoyment it's important to understand how to
look after your bicycle.
If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike:
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If you don't already have copies of the manufacturer's instructions for the com-
ponents on your bike, ask your Whyte dealer for these or contact the component
manufacturer (see the supplementary service manual for contact details).
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Ask your Whyte dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair.
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Ask your Whyte dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your
area.
It is recommended that you ask your Whyte dealer to check the quality of your work
the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike. This is to make
sure that everything was done correctly. Since that will require the time of a profes-
sional mechanic, there may be a modest charge for this service. A small price to pay
for peace of mind.
We also recommend that you also ask your Whyte dealer for detailed guidance on
what spare parts it would be appropriate for you to purchase, once you have learned
how to replace such parts. Typically spare parts would include tyres, inner tubes,
control cables and brake pads.
If you have the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this
Manual then consult your Whyte dealer.
MULTIPLE WARNING:
◊ This manual provides much of the information required to main-
tain your bicycle. However any repair or maintenance which is
not shown in this manual must be done by your Whyte dealer.
◊ Maintenance requirements will vary depending on factors like
your riding style or your geographic location. Consult your
Whyte dealer for help to determine an effective maintenance
schedule.
◊ Special knowledge and tools are required for many bicycle ser-
vice and repair tasks. These are NOT included in this manual. Do
not begin any such work on your bicycle until you have learned
how to do this properly by following the recommendations for
learning made above. Improper adjustment may result in dam-
age to the bicycle or an incident which could cause serious inju-
ry or death.
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