Daily maintenance Tyres -- check tyres for air and tread. You should replace tyres if the tread is worn. Tyres Weekly maintenance Brakes -- make sure the brake blocks are close to the rim when brakes are off and contact the centre of the rim when the brake lever is pulled. Check to see you don't need to replace worn cables or blocks. Brake adjustment Brake wear Chain -- check that the chain moves freely without any squeaking noises. Chain Clean lights and reflectors. Check the light is sufficiently bright and replace batteries if necessary. Clean lights Clean batteries Monthly maintenance Make sure pedals rotate freely. Oil them. If they have rubber blocks check for wear and replace if necessary. Pedal rotation Oil pedals Check that the wheels and rims are straight. If not, take the wheel to a bicycle mechanic for truing. If you feel confident, you could true your own wheel. Wheels Check chain tension -- if the chain is slack on a bike without gears increase tension by loosening nuts and pulling the hub and wheel back slightly. On a bike with derailleurs ensure the tensioning spring is working. Chain tension Chain -- Clean the chain with an old toothbrush dipped in solvent, re-lubricate with a chain lubricant recommended by your bike shop. Chain clean Chain lubrication Check the brake levers are tight. Lubricate the cable with a tiny amount of oil. Brake levers Wipe front gears clean and oil the pivot joints. Front gears Oil all moving parts of back gears and check their alignment Back gears Check that the cone adjustment is correct. Wheels shouldn't shake sideways but should rotate for at least 30 seconds if you spin them. Front wheel cones Rear wheel cones Check the frame for any damage, and clean paint work gently with soap and water. Frame Check the front and back fork tips for cracks Fork tips 31 August 2004 Document1
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