A) Service Intervals - Kona bicycle Owner's Manual

In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and
possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or
maintenance which is not specifically described in this
manual performed by your dealer. Equally important
is that your individual maintenance requirements will
be determined by everything from your riding style to
geographic location. Consult your dealer for help in
determining your maintenance requirements.
WARNING: Many bicycle service and repair tasks
require special knowledge and tools. Do not begin any
adjustments or service on your bicycle learned from
your dealer how to properly complete them. Improper
adjustment or service may result in damage to the bi-
cycle or in an accident which can cause serious
injury or death.
If you want to learn to do major service and repair work
on your bike, you have three options:
1. Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer's
installation and service instructions for the components on
your bike, or contact the component manufacturer.
2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair.
3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair
courses in your area.
Regardless of which option you select, we recommend
that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work
the first time you work on something and before you
ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything
correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic,
there may be a modest charge for this service.
We also recommend that you ask your dealer for
guidance on what spare parts, such as inner tubes,
light bulbs, etc. it would be appropriate for you to have
once you have learned how to replace such parts when
they require replacement.
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A) SERVICE INTERVALS

Some service and maintenance can and should be per-
formed 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.
1. 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 1.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 10 to 15 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.
2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check [Section 1.C]
3. After every long or hard ride: if the bike has been
exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles/
5 hours: 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.