Maintenance - aventon Aventure User Manual

Basic Bike Care
Recommended Service Intervals
Regular inspection and maintenance are key to ensure Aventon Bikes function as intended, and to
reduce wear and tear on their systems. Recommended service intervals are meant to be used as
guidelines. Real world wear and tear, and the need for service, will vary with conditions of use. We
generally recommend inspections, service, and necessary replacements be performed at the time
or mileage interval that comes first in the following table.
Interval Inspect
Weekly, - Check hardware for proper torque.
160-321
- Check drivetrain for proper alignment and
km (100-
function (including the chain, freewheel, chainring,
200 mi)
and derailleur).
- Check wheel trueness and for quiet wheel
operation on (without spoke noise)
- Check condition of the frame for any damage.
Monthly, - Check brake pad alignment, brake cable tension.
402-1207 - Check bike is shi ng properly, proper derailleur
km (250- cable tension.
750 mi) - Check chain stretch.
- Check brake and shi
fraying.
- Check spoke tension.
- Check accessory moun ng (rack moun ng bolts,
fender hardware, and alignment).
Every 6 - Inspect drivetrain (chain, chainring, freewheel,
Months, and derailleur).
1207-2011 - Inspect all cables and housings.
km (750-
1250 mi)
Pre-Ride Safety Checklist
Notice: Before every ride, and after every 25-45 miles (40-72 km), we advise following the pre-ride
safety checklist.
Service
- Clean frame by wiping frame
down with damp cloth.
- Use barrel adjuster(s) to tension
derailleur/brake cables if needed.
- Clean and lubricate drivetrain.
- Check crankset and pedal torque.
- Clean brake and shi cables.
- True and tension wheels if any
ables for corrosion or loose spokes are discovered.
- Standard tune-up by ce
reputable bike mechanic is
recommended.
- Grease bo om bracket.
Replace
- Replace any components
con rmed by Aventon Bikes
Product Support or a certi ed
reputable bike mechanic to be
damaged beyond repair or
broken.
- Replace brake and shi
cables if necessary.
- Replace brake pads if
necessary.
ed, - Replace brake pads.
- Replace es if necessary.
- Replace cables and housings
if necessary.
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