TRIBAN RC520 LTD WINTER EDITION

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

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The tyres are the only part of your bike that are in contact with the ground. It's important to minimise the risk of them losing grip, which is why it's important to make sure they are inflated to the right pressure. Check out our advice here:

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 7Nm.

 

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

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:

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. You'll need to change the pads if the lining is less than 0.5mm thick.

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 brakes are making a noise: 

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

- Check that the brake calliper is in the right position.

- Check the brake pads for wear.

- Check the tension of your brake cables.

 

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

- Use a degreaser to clean the disc.

- Check the brake pads for wear.

- Check the tension of the cable.

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.

Are your chainrings worn? Do you want to change the number of teeth? It's easy to change your chainrings.All you need to do is use an Allen key to unscrew the screws holding the chainrings in place. You can then fit the new chainrings.The minimum size of chainring for this bike is 34 teeth.

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