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7.3.9.1 Leather saddle
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 saddle after cleaning (see
Section
7.4.11).
7.3.10 Tires
1 Clean tires with a sponge, a brush and soap
cleaner.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
3 Remove any embedded chips and small
stones.
7.3.11 Spokes and spoke nipples
1 Clean spokes from the inside to the outside
with a sponge, brush and soapy water.
2 Clean rim with a sponge.
3 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
4 Care for spoke nipples after cleaning (see
Section
7.4.13).
7.3.12 Hub
1 Put on protective gloves.
2 Remove dirt from hub with a sponge and soapy
water.
3 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
4 Wipe off oily dirt with a degreaser and a cloth.
7.3.13 Switching elements
1 Clean shifter, shifter cables and derailleurs
with water, a brush and dish-washing
detergent.
2 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
7.3.13.1 Shifter
Carefully clean shifter with a damp, soft cloth.
7.3.14 Cassette, chainrings and front
derailleur
1 Put on protective gloves.
2 Spray the cassette, the chain wheels and the
front derailleur with a degreasing agent.
3 Clean coarse dirt with a brush after soaking for
a short time.
4 Wash down all parts with dish-washing
detergent and a toothbrush.
5 Rinse off component with water from a
watering can.
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