Maintenance - Intense Cycles TAZER User Manual

maintenance

general service and care //
You have purchased a high performance bicycle
which requires a certain level of service and
maintenance to sustain the level of performance
your frame was designed around. Proper care will
also ensure the bike is safe to ride at all levels. It
is important to read and understand the carbon
care information as well as follow the maintenance
schedule and inspect your bicycle before each ride.
These will not only help to limit or avoid costly
repairs but will also help to avoid injury due to
service neglect and component failure.
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carbon care //
Intense Cycles employs advanced composite techniques and materials
in our frames which do require a certain level of care and maintenance
to ensure a safe experience at the high level of performance each frame
is designed around. Not following these guidelines will decrease the level
of performance and possibly cause injury or death.
• Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water to clean the carbon surfaces.
Do not use high pressure washers, abrasive cloths or cleaners.
• Be sure all frame surfaces in contact with cables are protected.
Cable housing rubbing on carbon can wear over time.
• Be sure brake levers, handle bar ends and the fork crown do not
contact the frame at full rotation.
• Never clamp any part of a carbon frame in a bike stand or car rack.
• Always inspect your frame if you experience any chain suck.
• Always inspect your frame in full after a crash to be sure there is
no damage. Look for cracks, dents or loose fibers. If you discover
damage in any degree it's best to have your frame inspected by a
qualified Intense Cycles dealer. Any direct impact to the frame can
cause serious structural damage.
• Use high grade waterproof grease on seat post, BB and head set
bearing contact areas with the carbon.
• Never ream or face a carbon frame.
• Be sure to follow all recommended torque settings.
• Use only genuine replacement parts for safety-critical components.
maintenance SchedulE* //
Action
Check air pressure, inspect tread and sidewalls for tears and
Tires
punctures
Chain Brush off and lubricate
Squeeze brakes and confirm function
Brakes
General Clean complete bike of mud and debris
Headset Check adjustment
Box Link Add grease thru zerk fittings
Check torques
Frame Pivots
Spokes Inspect for damage, check tension
Shock and Fork Check air pressure, inspect for leaks
Inspect and lube
Deraileur Cables
Seatpost Clean and regrease interface with frame
Frame Pivots Remove pivot bolts, check bearings for pitting and wear
Disassemble stem, headset and fork. Check bearings for
Headset
pitting and wear
Hubs Pull wheels off, check hub bearings for pitting and wear
Remove crank arms and check BB bearings for pitting and
Bottom Bracket
wear
Brakes Replace brake pads
Inspect for damage and check for stretching
Chain
General Complete Tune-Up
Shock and Fork Overhaul
* The above maintenance schedule is only a guideline. Refer to component manufactuter for specific instruction on maintaining their parts.
500 Miles or 2000 Miles or 6 4000 Miles or
Every Ride
1 Month Months 1 Year
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See MFG Recommendations
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