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2023
Need help assembling, maintaining or repairing your bike?
Find all our tips, tutorials and videos as well as user guides and spare parts for your GRVL GCR SRAM RIVAL RR9 right here!
Watch our video tutorial to switch to tubeless tyres.
Check that the SRAM groupset battery is fully charged.
You can download the SRAM AXS app to find out more about operating your bike and analysing your rides.
When using the bike for the first time, you should take time to bed the brakes in to improve your braking performance. This video will show you how to do it.
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For gravel riding, the tyre pressure has to be just right because the bike will be used on a range of surfaces. You'll need to adapt the pressure based on the total weight, the type of terrain and the tyre itself. On your particular bike, we recommend following the advice in the link below.
These numbers are for reference only. You're more than welcome to experiment and adjust the pressure based on how it feels as you ride.
You'll find the minimum and maximum pressures on the tyre's sidewall.
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, which you will find in the box of your gravel bike. We recommend you tighten it to between 6 and 7 Nm.
Take care not to exceed the maximum height indicated on the seat post.
If you're not going to be using your bike for a long time, you should:
- Store your bike somewhere cool and sheltered
- Clean your bike to remove mud or sand.
- Lubricate the chain.
- Set the derailleur to the small cog
- Your bike is tubeless, so remember to add sealant every 6 months. If the wheels don't turn for a long time, the liquid can solidify and stop working.
Servicing your GRVL GCR will keep all of its parts working for as long as possible and ensure you have the most fun when riding. Aside from the aesthetic aspect of having a clean bike, failing to service it can lead to problems that can cause malfunctions: jammed cables, rust, leaks, premature wear, etc.
Extending the lifespan of your bike's parts means a lower environmental impact.
We offer a free tune-up for your bike in the 6 months following purchase.
With a gravel bike, you're going to be riding on both roads and mud. At some point, you'll have to change various components to keep your bike in good nick.
To do this, you will need: a chain tool, a new chain, and a quick-link.
Place the chain on the last cog and on the smallest chainring.
Remove the quick-link using the pliers or chain tool, then take the old chain off the drivetrain.
IMPORTANT: certain SRAM Force and Rival chains are directional.
Place the new chain on the last cog and on the smallest chainring. This will make it easier to determine its optimal length.
The chain should pass close to the top pulley of the upper jockey wheel on the derailleur.
Once you've determined the correct length, use the chain tool to cut the chain.
Lastly, install the quick-link onto the chain, turn the pedal so as to position the quick-link on the upper part of the chain, and use your hand to apply pressure and ensure it is firmly locked in place.
Need equipment to repair or maintain your bike? Here are the essentials.
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Have you suddenly encountered a mechanical problem, or are you struggling to service your bike somehow? We've created a range of tutorials covering the most common maintenance jobs that you're likely to have to do.
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 normal thread.
Make sure to use the correct tool to remove your pedals as you will need to use some force to unscrew them.
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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 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 calliper is properly centred.
- Have the oil purged at a Decathlon workshop.
To replace your derailleur hanger, make an appointment at your nearest workshop.
WARNING: your gravel GCR SRAM RIVAL RR9 has a specific derailleur hanger, which you can find on our spare parts page.
You'll find all the spare parts for the gravel GCR SRAM RIVAL RR9.
Get your bike repaired at one of our stores!
Our qualified mechanics will be happy to help.
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Please contact one of our technicians who will be happy to help
Riverside is committed to reducing carbon emissions related to its bicycle production processes to the greatest extent possible.
Each part is designed to have the lowest carbon footprint possible.
We provide a lifetime warranty on the frame, stem and handlebar. All other parts have a 2-year warranty.
When you start using your bike, some of the components may move a little. That's why we offer a free check-up in the first six months following the date of purchase.
