The basic rule is: wash first, then screw. Before you even touch a single screw on your bike, you must thoroughly remove any dirt. Ideally, you should have a water hose, various brushes and a sponge at your disposal. The easiest way to remove the dirt is before it dries. Once the mire is stuck and has crept into the deepest crevices and joints of your bike, it will be difficult to remove it again. The only solution is to spray and soak it with a special bike cleaner. If, in exceptional cases, you have no alternative to a high-pressure cleaner, make sure you never aim directly at a seal. If you don't have a garden hose or pressure washer, you should look for a weed sprayer/spray bottle at a DIY store or garden centre. You can only start maintenance once the bike is clean.
The maintenance schedule above should serve as a rough guide and direct your attention to the parts that need it most. Of course, this schedule can be extended as required and does not claim to be exhaustive. In addition, the maintenance intervals can vary greatly depending on the mileage, type of use and location. You know yourself best. Also bear in mind, especially with regard to the warranty, that you must adhere to the service intervals specified by the manufacturer. What we can guarantee in any case, however, is that the durability of your bike and your parts will be significantly extended with these care instructions.
TIP
Spray your bike with a water hose immediately after use before the dirt dries. Avoid the hard jet of high-pressure cleaners.
AFTER EVERY JOURNEY
No other part of the mountain bike requires more care than the chain. Durability and shifting performance will thank you for it.
