| Cannondale mountain bikes can be great fun but, like | | | | 4. Some clipless type pedals require the release |
| with any moving mechanical parts, they do still need | | | | mechanism to be lubed but otherwise do not touch |
| some maintenance and lubrication. When you are | | | | the release mechanism on the pedals. |
| preparing to go out for a run in the hills or the | | | | 5. Anything at all that moves on the Cannondale |
| mountains, try to ensure the mountain bike is well | | | | mountain bike should be lubed thoroughly. This will |
| lubed beforehand. Here are a few points to keep in | | | | keep things ticking over for quite some time to come |
| mind when lubricating your Cannondale mountain bike: | | | | and ensure a pleasantly smooth bike ride. |
| | | | 6. Finally make sure to wipe everything down |
| 1. The chain: make sure you apply copious lube to the | | | | properly as this will reduce the amount of dirt that |
| chain. Move the pedals backwards while applying the | | | | will stick while you are riding. When you wipe down |
| lubricant to the chain thus getting it into every part. | | | | you are in fact only leaving the lubricant in the parts |
| Also do the chain rings and cranks. | | | | that require it. |
| 2. Front derailleur: lube the pivots on the front | | | | Mountain bikes will last a lot longer if properly lubed |
| derailleur and use spot lube on all parts that move | | | | on a regular basis. This does not mean of course you |
| when you use the shift lever. | | | | should get carried away and splash the lubrication |
| 3. Rear derailleur: again, ensure that all the pivot | | | | everywhere. Stick to the moveable parts and you will |
| points are well lubed as you would the front. | | | | be just fine. Now get out there and enjoy the ride! |