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32 | OR BEA
FRA ME AN D MATE R I AL
Orbea frames are carefully designed to be durable, effi-
cient, and easy to maintain. eMX tubes are stiff and light,
giving excellent steering precision and pedaling efficiency.
EMX carbon frame is extremely resistant to corrosion, ma-
king it perfect for road. With only a minimum amount of
maintenance, it's easy to keep your eMX in top condition.
1 ) KEEP YOUR EM X CLEA N
Washing your bike with mild soap and water will keep you
looking stylish and allow you to check the condition of the
frame and components. Don't use high water pressure and
avoid spraying water into bearings or frame tubes. Citrus
degreasers are biodegradeable and do a great job of remo-
ving dirty grease from gears and chain.
2 ) K EEP YOUR E M X LU B ED
Once your bike is clean, it's a good time to put fresh lube
on the chain. Use only enough to get inside the links and
wipe off any excess because it will attract dirt. Headset
and pivot bearings should be inspected every few months
for smoothness and to ensure that the seals are intact and
lube is clean.
3 ) INS PE CT YOU R EMX BEFO RE YO U
RID E
Do a quick check before every ride to make sure your bike
is in excellent condition. It is very common to discover
small issues at home that can become big problems on the
trail. CHAIN Is the chain dirty, noisy or dry? Clean and lube
your chain before riding. BRAKES Check your brakes to
make sure they are working correctly. Check for missing/
loose caliper and rotor bolts. TIRES Look for damage to
the sidewalls of your tires. Check and adjust tire pressu-
re. WHEELS Spin the wheels and look for wobbles, check
for loose or broken spokes. Check quick release levers
to make sure they are functioning properly. FRONT END
Stand over the saddle, pull on the brakes and rock the bike
back and forth. Feel for any play or knocking that might
indicate a loose headset, loose brake rotors or calipers, or
worn fork bushings.
TECHN ICA L MAN UAL
TEST RIDE Take a quick ride up and down the street to
make sure your bike is shifting and braking properly. Lis-
ten for unusual noises.
A FT E R A C R AS H O R I MPACT
Falling is part of riding and it's impossible to avoid minor
accidents. If you crash your eMX, please make sure you
are okay and seek medical attention if necessary. If you
are not injured, you should check your bike before con-
tinuing:
1) Inspect your frame and components for damage.
Do not ride your bike if any problems are detected.
W H AT TO LO O K FO R
Inspect Frame and fork for evidence of cracking or ben-
ding. If cracks are discovered, discontinue use immedia-
tely.
Check the drivetrain and spin the wheels to make sure
components are operating correctly. If you discover da-
mage to your components, discontinue use immediately.
Even if you don't find any damage, pay careful attention
to the sound of your bike when you continue riding. Un-
usual noises can be caused by cracks or other problems.
A well-maintained bike will be quiet and free of creaks or
squeaks. Investigate and locate the source of any new
noises.
2) Bring your bike to your Orbea dealer for professio-
nal inspection. Some damage can only be detected by
disassembling the bike to check for cracks or other signs
of stress.
A crash or impact can put extraordinary stress on your
bike and components, causing them to fail or to fa-
tigue prematurely. Failure can happen suddenly with
no warning, causing loss of control, serious injury or
death.
B LUE PAPER S eMX
MA IN TENA N CE A ND PA RT
REPLACEMEN T OF X3 5 C O MPO NENTS
The components of your eBike are associated with your
frame number. If a component is replaced, it must be
linked to your bike through a special system available at
all technical service centers and shops authorized by your
brand. Visit one of these points to complete the purchase
and replacement operation. The components of your e-bi-
ke are designed to be used in poor weather conditions,
such as rain and snow, and are protected against splas-
hing, but not against immersion or pressurized water. It
is important when transporting your eBike outside on a
car or camper to properly protect the bike, or at least the
most delicate electronic parts, such as the remote control,
display and USB port, with a tarp. Keep the remote control
free of dust and water. Never use pressurized water sys-
tems on the surface of the battery, motor, remote control,
display or charging port.
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