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components. Any maintenance, adjustments or
dismantling of the forks/shocks should only be
carried out by an experienced bicycle mechanic.
Make sure that your suspension forks and
rear suspension always have clean sliding
tubes.
Clean your forks and the rear shock with a
soft sponge and clear water after every ride.
After cleaning and drying, apply a very thin
layer of resin and acid free lubricant to the
sliding surfaces. Suitable oils (e.g. Teflon
sprays) are available from most qualified
professional bicycle workshops.
Pedals
Check regularly that the pedals are securely
attached to the cranks. Please remember that
left and right pedals have different threads.
Crank and bottom bracket bearings
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The bottom bracket installed in your ROTWILD
bike is a completely closed system with sealed
industrial standard bearings. This means that
exterior maintenance and care are not required.
You need only check if the crank is securely
mounted and the bearings are running smoothly
and without any noises. If the bottom bracket
shows signs of play, please take your bike to a
qualified professional workshop.
Wheels
Check your rims for splitting and round running.
Check the tension of your spokes regularly, they
may become loose under constantly changing
stresses.
Potential accident risk
Broken spokes and diametrically opposite
spokes must be replaced immediately. After
replacement, the front/rear wheel must be re-
centred by a qualified professional workshop.
Chain
Have the wear on your chain checked at regular
intervals by a qualified professional workshop,
at least every 1000 km. ROTWILD recommends
that you consult an approved ROTWILD dealer.
Lubricate the chain regularly, at least every 300
km.
Do not soak your chain in cleaning solu-
tions, and do not use chain cleaning devices, as
these will remove the lubricants from the chain
rollers.
Be environmentally aware – use only
biodegradable lubricants. Lubricate the chain
with an appropriate chain lubricant. Run the
chain backwards with a few turns of the crank
and wipe excess lubricant from the chain with a
dry, lint-free cloth.
Wear and replacement
Regularly check the wear on your chain.
Accurate measuring tools are available to
perform a precise check.
Because the chain is an endless construction
with no connector link, chain replacement
should only be carried out by an experienced
bicycle mechanic with the appropriate special
riveting equipment.
An incorrectly riveted chain may break and
cause a fall or accident. Please contact a
qualified professional workshop for chain
replacement.
Brakes and brake pads
Check the brake cables of your ROTWILD bike
for damage or other irregularities at regular in-
tervals. The thickness of the brake pads should
also be checked regularly and after continuous
hard use.
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BICYCLE CARE