MAINTENANCE CARE You have purchased a high-performance bicycle which requires a certain level of service and maintenance to sustain the level of performance your frame was designed around. Proper care will also ensure the bike is safe to ride at all levels. It is important to read and understand the care information as well as follow the maintenance schedule and inspect your bicycle before each ride. This will help to limit or avoid costly repairs and will also help to avoid injury due to service neglect and component failure. • Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water to clean the aluminium surfaces. Do not use high pressure washers, abrasive cloths or cleaner. • Be sure all frame surfaces in contact with cables are protected. Cable housing rubbing on the frame can wear over time. • Be sure brake levers, handlebar ends and the fork crown do not contact the frame at full rotation. • Never clamp any part of the frame in a bike stand or car rack. • Always inspect your frame if you experience any chain suck. • Always inspect your frame in full after a crash to be sure there is no damage. Look for cracks or dents. If you discover damage to any degree it’s best to have your frame inspected by a qualified INTENSE Recon MX dealer. Any direct impact to the frame can cause serious structural damage. • Use high-grade waterproof grease on seatpost, BB and headset bearing contact areas. • Be sure to follow all recommended torque settings. • Use only genuine replacement parts for safety- critical components. 64
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