Oxygen Bike Maintenance
Here are some bike maintenance tips recommended by us here at Oxygen Electric Bicycles to help you get the best out of your bike, and to ensure that your bike is in great condition and always ready for the next adventure!
Lubrication of Bike Components
Your bike’s condition will change after every trip and generally the more you ride the more regular bike maintenance will be required. We recommend that you do carry out regular maintenance checks. Please see the table below for a guide on how often to carry out regular bike maintenance tasks.
Component | Frequency | Lubricant | How to Lubricate |
Chain | Weekly | Chain lube or light oil | Brush on or squirt |
Derailleur Wheels | Weekly | Chain lube or light oil | Brush on or squirt |
Derailleur | Weekly | Oil | 2 squirts from oil can |
Brake Levers | Weekly | Oil | 2 squirts from oil can |
Brake Calipers | Monthly | Oil | 2 drops from oil can |
Freewheel | Every 6 months | Oil | 2 squirts from oil can |
Brake Cables | Every 6 months | Lithium based grease | Disassemble |
Shift Levers | Every 6 months | Lithium based grease | Disassemble |
Pedals | Annually | Lithium based grease | Disassemble |
Derailleur Cables | Annually | Lithium based grease | Disassemble |
Wheel Bearings | Annually | Lithium based grease | Disassemble |
Headset | Annually | Lithium based grease | Disassemble |
Note:
Please note that the above table is just an example on different kinds of lubricants that can be used and a frequency of using them.
Please never use any spray degreasers for bike maintenance lubrication. Always contact your bike dealer for the best advice on what type of lubricant to use. If you feel uncomfortable with doing the routine maintenance by yourself, please use a qualified bicycle mechanic.
Parts that are allowed to be self maintained by the owner:
Brakes
For the full manual on how to set up the Bengal Performance Brakes please visit the following web link: http://www.bengalperformance.com.tw/download.html then choose the appropriate language version of the mechanical brakes maintenance and set up.
For the full manual on how to set up the V-Brakes please visit the following web link:
http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/BrakeSystem/BR-M431-M421/8DV0A-BR-M431_M421-EN_v1_m56577569830604303.pdf
Running Gears
For the adjustment manual on how to set up the running gears please refer to the Shimano technical documents available here:
Important
Please note that Oxygen Bicycles do not allow for any sort of self maintenance of the electrical components.
If any problem with the bicycle electrics occurs please contact your OXYGEN Electric Bikes Stockist. Always use a qualified technician when dealing with batteries.
Never should you open the battery yourself as this can be dangerous. Inappropriate service to the battery can cause serious injury or even death.