HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 38)

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Velotechnik
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Chain
The chain is a wearing part that has to be lu-
bricated regularly and to be changed at signs
of excessive wear and tear.
Lubricating the chain
Diligent lubrication is important.The chain of
your Spirit is approximately 2.5 times longer
than a standard bicycle chain (approx. 2.9 m,
119 inch). But it also lasts longer since a chain
only wears while bending at the sprockets and
the chain rings.
Use a good chain oil that won't leave a sticky
film on the chain.The chain oil must not con-
tain any aggressive chemical substances that
might affect the surface of the chain tube.
Specialist stores sell biodegradable lubricants.
HP V
ELOTECHNIK
recommends a DryLube-type
lubricant.This lubricant is purely based on
PTFE (Teflon) that keeps the chain clean and
dry.This way dirt simply falls off and the tubes
always stay clean.
It is important that you clean the chain with a
cloth before lubricating. Otherwise the fresh
oil washes the dirt that clings to the chain into
the gaps and the bushings where the dirt cau-
ses heavy wear.
Do not use any solvents to clean the chain!
The solvent washes the oil off the bearing
parts, stays there and dilutes the fresh oil so
that a sufficient lubrication is not guaranteed. If
you have treated the chain with a solvent you
will have to heat it up with a hot air gun or
boil it in chain grease.
An effective protection against corrosion is
crucial for a long chain life. Some minutes after
you have oiled the chain rub it with a cloth to
remove superfluous oil from the outer surface.
Wax the chain thoroughly with a wax spray.
The wax keeps off water, protects from corro-
sion and makes dirt fall off easily.
If the chain has become wet after riding in the
rain you should put your bicycle in a dry and
heated room, and turn the crank every day to
move the chain until it is dry again. Otherwise
it is difficult for the moisture in the chain tu-
bes to evaporate which may lead to corrosion
at the chain.
Chain
Danger! Take care not to pour any oil on
the brake discs or the tires.The brake sy-
stem could fail or the tires could slip away
suddenly.The oil affects the rubber of your
tires and could damage them.While lubrica-
ting cover the surrounding area.