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6.5. Chain Maintenance
It’s all that simple: Proper lubrication makes for enjoyable riding. What
counts is, however, not the quantity, but the distribution and regular ap-
plication of lubricant.
• Clean your chain from dirt and lubricant with an oily rag from time to
time. There is no need to use special degreasers.
• Having cleaned the chain as thoroughly as possible, apply chain oil,
wax or grease to the chain links.
• To lubricate the chain, drip the lubricant onto the rollers while you turn
the crank. Once this is done, turn the cranks a few more times; then let
the bicycle rest for a few minutes so that the lubricant can disperse.
• Finally rub off excess lubricant with a rag so that it does not spatter
around or attract dirt during riding.
6.5.1. Chain Wear
Although the chain is one of the wearing parts of your bicycle, there are
still ways of influencing its service life. Make sure the chain is lubricated
regularly, especially after riding in the rain. Try to only use gears which
run the chain in the straightest line between the sprockets and chain-
rings and get in the habit of high cadence pedalling. Chains running on
derailleur gears are often worn out as early as after about 1,000 to 3,000
km (600 to 1,800 miles). Heavily stretched chains impair the operation of
derailleur gears. Cycling with a worn-out chain also accelerates the wear
of the sprockets and chainrings. Replacing these components is relatively
expensive compared with the costs of a new chain.
It is therefore advisable to check the condition of the chain at regular in-
tervals. For this purpose shift the chain on the large chainring. Take the
chain between your thumb and index finger and try to lift it off the teeth.
If you can lift it off clearly, it is seriously lengthened and probably in need
of replacement.
Chain Maintenance
Your STEVENS dealer has accurate measuring instruments for precise
chain inspection. Replacing the chain should be left to an expert, as some
of the modern chains are not equipped with a master link. Instead they
often have a continuous design and require special-purpose tools for
mounting. If you need help, ask your STEVENS dealer to select and mount
a chain appropriate to your gear system.
Danger:
An improperly joined, insu-
ciently locked or heavily worn
chain can break and result in
a fall. Have the chain replaced
by your STEVENS dealer.
Note:
For the sake of the environ-
ment, only use biodegradable
lubricants. Bear in mind that
some of the lubricant can end
up on the ground, especially
in wet conditions.
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