IDEAL Bikes RACE PRO 29 Owner's Manual page 95

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Bell.
• Handlebar grips for proper fixing on handlebar.
Replace if damaged.
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Front suspension for perfect function and play in
the bushings.
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Rear suspension for perfect function and proper
tightening of all bolts, according to manufacturer's
recommended torque values.
• Frame and fork, if rigid, for perfect condition.
Replace if something is or seems wrong.
On a monthly basis, do the following checks:
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Clean, lubricate and if necessary adjust the front &
rear derailleurs.
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Clean, lubricate and if necessary tighten the head
set.
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Check, grease and if necessary replace the brake
& gear cables.
It is strongly advised that you have those checks
done at a specialized IDEAL bicycle shop. If after
the above checks you feel something is wrong or
you sense/see/hear something that you do not know
or like, please immediately take your bicycle to a
specialized IDEAL bicycle shop.
Every 3 to 5 hours of riding, depending how
hard riding has been, please perform the following
checks:
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Check the frame, especially in the areas around
tube weldings, handlebar, stem and seat post for
deep scratches, discoloration or cracks. These are
signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a
part or component is at the end of its useful life. Do
not ride the bike until a specialized bicycle dealer
replaces it.
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Lift the front wheel off the ground by 5-8 cm and
then let it bounce on the ground. If anything sounds,
feels or looks loose, try to secure it. If you are not
sure, do not ride the bike and visit your nearest
specialized bicycle dealer.
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Hold the front wheel firmly between your knees
and rock the bicycle forward and back. Everything
should feel solid. If you feel a clunk with each
movement, you probably have a loose headset. Do
not ride the bike. Have your nearest specialized
bicycle dealer check the headset.
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Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it
from side to side. If you feel a roughness on the
steering, you probably have an over tight headset.
Do not ride the bike. Have your nearest specialized
bicycle dealer check the headset.
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Grab each pedal and rock it towards and away
from the centerline of the bike, and then upwards
and down. If anything feels loose, do not ride your
bicycle. Have a specialized bicycle dealer check
the pedals, crank arms, front chainwheel and
bottom bracket.
• Check tire inflation by putting one hand on the
saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebar
and stem; bounce your weight on the bike while
looking at tire deflection. Compare with how it
looks when you know that the tires are inflated
properly. Adjust if necessary. See tires sidewall for
recommended pressures.
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Rotate each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the
tread and sidewall. Replace damaged tires before
riding the bike.
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Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance
and side-to-side wobble. If the wheel is not true
or hits the brake pads, visit a specialized bicycle
shop. Do not attempt to true the wheel unless you
are absolutely sure that you know what you are
doing, and you have the necessary tools to do it
correctly.
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Check that the front and rear wheels are straight
and properly secured in the dropouts. The wheel
nuts must be properly tightened.
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Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either
side of each wheel between your thumb and index
finger.
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