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Inspection of the Bearings
Maintenance
Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate
the bearings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests:
Head Tube Bearings
The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the
ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head
tube.
Crank Bearings
The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should
not be loose on the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank
from side-to-side.
Wheel Bearings
Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand.
The bearings are correctly adjusted if:
• The wheel spins freely and easily.
• The weight of the spoke refl ector, when you put it toward the front or rear of the
bicycle, causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times.
• There is no side-to-side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side
with light force.
Refl ectors
WARNING: For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the refl ectors are
incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and rear refl ectors are
vertical. Do not allow the visibility of the refl ectors to be blocked by clothing or other
articles. Dirty refl ectors do not work well. Clean the refl ectors, as necessary, with
soap and a damp cloth.
Maintenance