TRIBAN RC520 GRAVEL LIMITED

To maintain your bike correctly, you need to have the right tools.

Step 1: Apply degreaser

Step 2: Wash and rinse

Step 3: Apply fresh lubricant

For more information, click on the link below:

When removing/replacing your rear wheel, be gentle so as not to damage your equipment.

To set your saddle correctly it needs to be securely in place. A loose seat post can slip when you're out and about on your bike. Conversely, if it's too tight, you run the risk of crushing the seat post and damaging your bike.

The best way to tighten a seat post is to use a torque wrench. We recommend you tighten it to between 6 and 7 Nm.

Take care not to exceed the maximum height indicated on the seat post.

Before you get started, make sure you have compatible tubeless-ready tyres.

Our tutorial video shows you how to fit your tubeless tyres.

Riding around with worn tyres brings the following risks with it:

Loss of grip.

Greater exposure to punctures.

In this article, we'll tell you how to spot a worn tyre:

Your tyre might be quite stiff if it's old, so you may need to use some force to get it off.

You'll find the right tyres in the link below.

The chain is an essential part of your bike's drive train. It is important because it connects the chainset and the cassette. It transfers energy so that you can move forward efficiently, so it needs to be in good condition. This article explains how to recognise a worn chain:

To find out if your pads are worn, check the thickness of the brake lining on the pad. To avoid losing braking efficiency, you'll need to change the pads if the lining is less than 0.5mm thick.
Be sure to adjust your brakes once you've replaced the pads.

Over time, braking fluid degrades and air bubbles may form in the braking system. Therefore, it's recommended to bleed your brakes every 2 years. For this, you'll need a bleeding kit adapted to your brakes and the right kind of fluid, either DOT or mineral oil.

Are your pedals broken? Do you want to change your pedals for clipless ones? Here's our advice.

NB: please note that the screw thread on the left pedal is inverted and that the pedal thus screws on in an anti-clockwise direction. The right pedal has a standard screw thread.

Please use the correct tool to take your pedals off as force needs to be exerted to unscrew them.

If you pick up a puncture, our tutorial will tell you how to change your inner tube.

The tape on your handlebar will wear over time and you'll need to change it occasionally.

If your disc makes noise:

- Check that your wheel is properly centred. To do this, loosen the wheel and tighten it up again.

- Check that your calliper is correctly adjusted and that the brake cables are set at the right tension.

- Check that the disc is straight.

- Clean the entire brake system with water. If necessary, clean the discs with some water and soap.

The brakes might make a noise if they haven't been bedded in properly. In this case, follow the bedding-in procedure.
If you've been braking very hard over a long period (for example, when going down a steep hill), your brake pads might have glazed over and/or your disc could have overheated. In this case, replace your brake pads and discs.

There are several things you can do if your brakes aren't working as well as they used to:

- Clean your bike, discs and brakes with soapy water

- Check your brake pads for wear.

- Check that the cable is properly tensioned. 
                                                                                      
- Check that the calliper is properly centred.

It's important to change your brake pads before they become too worn. It makes for safe riding.

Need to change your brake cables and/or housings?Watch our tutorial.

If your gears are slipping, you need to check the following: 

- Wear on your drive train.

- The tension of the cables.

- The derailleur, to see if it's twisted.

You then need to adjust the derailleur.

If your derailleur hanger is broken or bent, you need to change it. 

Here's some useful advice on how to change your chain correctly.

Is your drive train worn? Do you need to change the number of cogs on your cassette? Watch our tutorial to find out how to change your cassette.

Please note: the maximum cassette size for this bike is 11 - 34.

Is your chainring worn? It's easy to change your chainring. All you need to do is use an Allen key to unscrew the screws holding the chainring in place. You can then fit the new chainring.

Need to change your derailleur cables and/or housings?Watch our tutorial.