A Service Intervals - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

5.a - seRviCe inteRvals
Some service and maintenance can and should
be performed by the owner, and require no special
tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in
this manual.
The following are examples of the type of service
you should perform yourself. All other service,
maintenance and repair should be performed in
a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle
mechanic using the correct tools and procedures
specified by the manufacturer.
. BReak-in PeRiod: Your bike will last longer
and work better if you break it in before riding
it hard. Control cables and wheel spokes may
stretch or "seat" when a new bike is first used and
may require readjustment by your dealer. Your
Mechanical Safety Check (SECTION .C) will help
you identify some things that need readjustment.
But even if everything seems fine to you, it's best
to take your bike back to the dealer for a checkup.
Dealers typically suggest you bring the bike in for
a 30 day checkup. Another way to judge when it's
time for the first checkup is to bring the bike in after
three to five hours of hard off-road use, or about
0 to 5 hours of on-road or more casual off-road
use. But if you think something is wrong with the
bike, take it to your dealer before riding it again.
. BefoRe eveRy Ride: Mechanical Safety
Check (SECTION .C)
3. afteR eveRy lonG oR haRd Ride: If
the bike has been exposed to water or grit;
or at least every 00 miles: Clean the bike
and lightly oil the chain. Wipe off excess oil.
Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to
your dealer about the best lubricants and the
recommended lubrication frequency for your
area.
4. afteR eveRy lonG oR haRd Ride
oR afteR eveRy 10 to 20 hoURs of
RidinG:
• Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike
forward and back. Everything feel solid? If you
feel a clunk with each forward or backward
movement of the bike, you probably have a
loose headset. Have your dealer check it.
• Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it
from side to side. Feel smooth? If you feel any
binding or roughness in the steering, you may
have a tight headset. Have your dealer check
it.
• Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away
from the center line of the bike; then do the
same with the other pedal.
loose? If so, have your dealer check it.
• Take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look
worn or not hitting the wheel rim squarely?
Time to have the dealer adjust or replace
them.
• Carefully check the control cables and cable
housings. Any rust? Kinks? Fraying? If so,
have your dealer replace them.
• Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on
either side of each wheel between your thumb
and index finger. Do they all feel about the
same? If any feel loose, have your dealer
check the wheel for tension and trueness.
• Check to make sure that all parts and
accessories are still secure, and tighten any
which are not.
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