After Your Ride; Chain Maintenance; After A Crash - ROSE THE BRUCE Bedienungsanleitung

4.3

After your ride

DANGER
Brake failure or reduced braking power due to dirty brake pads or disc rotors!
Brake pads and disc rotors must be free from lubricating substances such as grease, oil (also skin oil), wax, silicon
etc.! Brake pads or disc rotors contaminated in this way must no longer be used!
4.3.1 Cleaning your bike
After your ride, you should clean your bike thoroughly using a soft cloth and clear water. Never use a pressure
washer!
Stubborn dirt can be removed with a gentle cleaning agent. In this case, it is best to use washing up liquids for
domestic needs. Pay attention to the notes and recommendations for use printed on the respective cleaner.
In addition, you will find numerous cleaning and care products for your bike on www.rosebikes.com.
After having cleaned your bike, you must lubricate the chain (see "4.3.2 Chain maintenance" on page 34).
Pay particular attention to the suspension fork and make sure the area is clean. Dirt in this area may cause
premature wear and thus a loss of performance of your suspension fork.

4.3.2 Chain maintenance

The bicycle chain is the most important part of the drivetrain system. An oily chain attracts dirt and thus accelerates
wear.
Please regularly follow the steps below to ensure a long and reliable service life of your chain:
1. Clean the chain with an oil-soaked cloth.
2. Lubricate the chain using chain oil.
3. Wipe away excess oil with a dry, lint-free cloth.
4.3.3 Parking your bike
Bicycles should always be protected against falling down. Especially for lightweight bikes, it is often enough to fall
down from a standing position to permanently damage frame or components.
4.4

After a crash

DANGER
Risk of accident due to damaged or broken components!
Crashes or exceptional stresses may cause unnoticed and invisible damages.
• Riding with damaged, bent or even torn parts is extremely dangerous.
• After a fall, the bike and its components must be checked by the ROSE service or by a qualified bicycle
mechanic.
• Never fix bent parts yourself, but replace them for your own safety.
Damages on aluminium parts are indicated by dents, cracks, deformations or discolorations. If you notice any sign
of damage, the component or bike must no longer be used. When suspecting a damage, you should always consult
the ROSE service or a qualified bicycle mechanic.
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