Crankset

This section explains how to inspect, adjust, and lubricate your crankset.

Inspection

Once a month, inspect the crankset for signs of fatigue stress. If your crankset is made of carbon fiber, also follow the carbon inspection procedures.

Once a month, clean the chainrings and inspect them for damage. If any teeth are bent or broken, have the chainring replaced by your Trek dealer. Note that on some chainrings, a few teeth have a special shape to enhance shifting.

Every 3 months inspect the crankset and tighten the bolts (Figure 1) to the torque specifications.

Parts of the bicycle drivetrain

Figure 1:

Crankarm with double pinch-bolt attachment

Adjustment

Although the crankset does not require adjustment, the chain and bottom bracket should receive this service.

Lubrication

Although the crankset does not require lubrication, the chain and bottom bracket should receive this service.

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