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CLEAnInG AnD MAInTAInInG YoUR WHEELER BICYCLE oR
PEDELEC
a
Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the winter can harm your
WHEELER bicycle or pedelec. You should therefore make it a habit of
cleaning all the components at regular intervals.
Avoid cleaning your bicycle with a pressurised water washer. The high-
pressure water ejected in a narrowly focused jet may pass through the
seals and penetrate the bearings. This leads to the dilution of lubri-
cants and consequently to greater friction. This destroys and impairs
the functioning of the bearing races in the long term. Pressurised water
also tends to abrade frame stickers. The electronics could be damaged
in the case of pedelecs.
b
A much more gentle way of cleaning your bicycle is with a low-pressure
water jet or a bucket of water and a sponge or a large brush (a). Clean-
ing your WHEELER bicycle by hand has another positive side-effect:
you may discover defects in the paint as well as worn or defective com-
ponents at an early stage.
Inspect the chain after you have finished cleaning and oil it, if necessary
(b+c)
Apply a coat of standard hard wax on painted, metal and carbon fibre
surfaces (but NOT brake surfaces) (d). Polish the waxed surfaces after
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drying to give them a nice shine.
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For your own safety, bring your WHEELER bicycle to your
WHEELER bicycle dealer for its first inspection after 100
to 300 kilometres (60 to 180 miles), 5 to 15 hours of initial
use or four to six weeks, and at the very latest after three
months.
(see the chapter "chain – care and wear").
While cleaning, watch out for cracks, scratches, dents as
well as bent or discoloured material. Have defective com-
ponents replaced immediately and touch up paint defects. If
you are in doubt or if you have any questions, then contact
your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
Keep cleaning agents and chain oil clear of the brake pads,
rotors and rim sides (brake surfaces). This could impair the
functioning of the brake (see the chapter "brake System")!
never grease or lubricate the clamping areas of a frame
made of carbon fibre, e.g. handlebars, stem, seat post and
seat tube. once greased, carbon components may never
again ensure reliable clamping.
A
Do not clean your WHEELER bicycle with a high-pressure
water or steam jet and if you do, be sure to keep it at a
distance.
A
only use petroleum based solvents for cleaning tough oil
or grease stains from paint and carbon surfaces. never
use degreasing agents containing acetone, methyl chloride
or the like, or solvent-containing, non-neutral or chemical
cleaning agents that could attack the surface!
S
Keep in mind that the drive assistance of your WHEELER
pedelec can increase the amount of wear. This primarily af-
fects the brakes and tyres and in the case of bottom brack-
et drives, the chain and sprockets as well.
S
Please note that in the case of speed pedelecs only certain
components are allowed to be replaced to provide insur-
ance cover.
H
A rechargeable battery that has reached the end of its serv-
ice life may not be disposed of in the normal household rub-
bish. Bring the rechargeable battery instead to the dealer,
where you can buy a new one. Ask your WHEELER bicycle
dealer for advice.
U
You can find further information in the chapter "repair and
Spare parts" in your BionX system operating instructions.
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