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7.3.4
Frame, fork, pannier rack, guards,
fenders and kickstand
1 Soak the components with dish-washing
detergent if the dirt is thick and ingrained.
2 After leaving it to soak for a short time, remove
the dirt and mud with a sponge, brush and
toothbrushes.
3 Rinse off the components with water from a
watering can.
4 Wipe away oil stains with a degreaser.
7.3.5
Stem
1 Clean stem with a cloth and soapy water.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
7.3.6
Handlebars
1 Clean handlebars, including hand grips and all
gears or twist grips, with a cloth and soapy
water.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
Hand grips
7.3.7
1 Clean hand grips with sponge, water and
soapy water.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
3 Care for rubber hand grips after cleaning
(see
Section
7.4.8).
7.3.7.1 Leather hand grips
Leather is a natural product and has similar
properties to human skin. Regular cleaning and
care help to prevent leather dehydrating, fading or
becoming brittle or stained.
1 Remove dirt with a soft, damp cloth.
2 Remove stubborn stains with a leather cleaner.
3 Care for leather hand grips after cleaning (see
Section
7.4.8.2).
7.3.8
Seat post
1 Clean seat post with a cloth and soapy water.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
3 Wipe away any grease or assembly paste
residue with a cloth and degreaser.
7.3.9
Saddle
1 Clean the saddle with lukewarm water and a
cloth dampened with soapy water.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
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