Chapter 2: Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Recommended Tools For Proper Bicycle Maintenance - LeMond Bicycle Owner's Manual

Maintenance schedule

This maintenance schedule is based
on normal usage. If you ride your bike
more than average, or in rain, snow,
or off-road conditions, service your
bicycle more often than the schedule
suggests. If any part appears to be
malfunctioning, inspect and service it
immediately, or consult your dealer.
If a part is damaged, replace it before
riding the bicycle again.
After initial break-in, new bikes
should be checked for stretched cables
and other normal conditions. About
two months after purchasing your
new bike, have your dealer thoroughly
inspect the bicycle.
All bikes should be thoroughly
serviced once a year, even if they have
not been ridden much. Have the bike
completely serviced every year.
Every ride
Check the wheels .................................... 1
Check the tire inflation ........................... 1
Check the brakes .................................... 2
Check the handlebar and stem ............ 2-3
Check the seat and seatpost ................... 3
Check the suspension adjustments ........ 3
Check the lights and reflectors. ............. 3
Weekly
Wipe off your bicycle with a damp cloth 6
Check for loose spokes ......................... 16
Lubricate suspension forks .................. 20
Check suspension fork bolts ................. 18
Check rear suspension bolts ................. 18
Monthly
Check the attachment of the handlebar and
stem .......................................... 2-3, 8-9
Check the attachment of the seat and
seatpost ...................................... 3, 9-11
Check the chain .................................... 11
Check the chainguard (accessories) ..... 18
Inspect cables for wear ......................... 11
Check the operation of shifters . 11, 12-13
Inspect derailleurs ........................... 11-13
Lubricate derailleurs ............................ 20
Check the internal shift system ........... 13
Check headset bearing adjustment ...... 11
Check brake pads .................................. 14
Check brake bolts ............................ 14-16
Inspect a rotor for proper function ...... 16

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Check chain tension ......................... 2, 11
Inspect Trekking accessory bolts .... 18-19
Check wheel bearing adjustment ......... 16
Check rims for wear ............................. 16
Every 3 Months
Clean and polish finish ......................... 16
Check the crankset and bottom bracket 11
Lubricate brake levers ......................... 20
Every year
Lubricate handlebar stem ..................... 19
Lubricate seatpost................................. 19
Re-grease pedal threads and bearings . 19
Re-grease bottom bracket bearings...... 19
Re-grease wheel bearings ................ 19-20
Re-grease headset bearings .................. 19
Lubricate wheel quick-releases ....... 19-20
Re-grease suspension forks .................. 20
recommended tools for proper
bicycle maintenance:
Torque wrench with lb•in or Nm
gradations
2, 4, 5, 6, 8mm allen wrenches
9, 10, 15mm open-end wrenches
15mm box end wrench
Socket wrench, 14, 15, and 19mm
socket
T25 Torx wrench
No. 1 phillips head screwdriver
Bicycle tube patch kit
Bicycle tire pump with gauge
Tire levers
Wrench Force® synthetic chain lube
or similar lubricant
Wrench Force® synthetic grease or
similar bicycle grease
Wrench Force® frame polish or
similar frame protectant
Special high pressure air pump for
rear shock or suspension fork
Note: Not all bikes require all these tools
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