Detailed Maintenance; Wheel Inspection - Dynacraft SINGLE SPEED Owner's Manual

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheel Inspection

It is most important that the wheels are kept in top condition. Properly maintaining your bicycle's wheels will
help braking performance and stability when riding. Be aware of the following potential problems:
• Dirty or Greasy Rims:
CAUTION:
When cleaning, use a clean rag or wash with soapy water, rinse and air dry. Don't ride while they're wet. When
lubricating your bicycle, don't get oil on the rim braking surfaces.
• Wheels Not Straight: Lift each wheel off the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of round.
If wheels are not straight, they will need to be adjusted. This is quite difficult and is best left to a bicycle
specialist.
CAUTION:
special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge, experience and
tools needed to do the job correctly.
• Broken or Loose Spokes: Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged.
CAUTION:
spoke repairs are best handled by a specialist.
• Loose Hub Bearings: Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side.
CAUTION:
required.
• Axle Nuts: Check that these are tight before each ride.
CAUTION:
tighten may cause the front wheel to dislodge.
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DETAILED MAINTENANCE

These can render your brakes ineffective. Do not clean them with oily or greasy materials.
Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill which requires
Such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected. Again,
If there is movement between the axle and the hub, do not ride the bicycle. Adjustment is
It is very important to check the front wheel connection to the bicycle. Failure to properly