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General information on the service

1. When unpacking the goods, you should immediately check whether everything is OK. If this is not the case, for example if the goods have been damaged during transport, you should contact Service immediately.
2. Before riding your new bike for the first time, you should read the operating instructions supplied carefully and make sure that you have understood everything. Our service team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
3. Please always include the serial number, pictures and proof of purchase when contacting the service centre.

Service intervals

When you receive your bike from us, it is already assembled and adjusted. Nevertheless, the bike must be serviced regularly by us or a bike workshop of your choice. This is the only way to ensure that all components function safely and reliably over many kilometres.

During the break-in phase, the spokes typically lose some tension or the gears are no longer adjusted correctly, so it makes sense to have the bike serviced during this phase. Therefore, remember to make an appointment with our service centre or a bike workshop of your choice for the initial inspection of your new bike. This is very important for the functioning and durability of the bike.

The initial inspection of the bike must be carried out after 100 to 300 kilometres or 4-12 operating hours, or after four to six weeks, but no later than three months from the date of purchase.

The intended use of the bicycle includes regular maintenance and the timely replacement of wearing parts, e.g. brake pads or Bowden and brake cables, and therefore also affects the liability for material defects and the warranty.

It is advisable to have the bike serviced regularly after the ‘running-in period’. If you ride a lot on poor road surfaces, correspondingly shorter maintenance intervals are required. This applies in particular to gravel bikes.

The following overview is a rough guide for cyclists who spend between 2,500 and 3,000 kilometres or 60 to 100 hours per year on their bike.

Component What to do? Before every ride Monthly Annually Other intervals
Lighting Check function  ✓      
Tyres Check pressure  ✓      
  Check tread and side walls   ✓     
Brakes (rim brakes) Check lever travel, wear of brake pads, position of pads relative to rim, test brakes in standing   ✓      
Brakes, brake pads (rim brakes) Clean    ✓     
Brake cables, pads hoses Visual inspection     ✓    
Brakes (disc brakes) Check lever travel, wear of brake pads, check seals, test brakes in standing  ✓      
Rims (of rim brakes) Check thickness, replace if necessary       After second set of brake pads at the latest 
Fork (rigid) Check and replace, if necessary         At least every two years
Bottom bracket Check for bearing play     ✓    
  Dismount and regrease (cups)     ✓   
Chain Check and grease, if necessary  ✓      
  Check wear, replace, if necessary       After 1,000 km or 40 hours of use 
Crank Check and retighten, if necessary   ✓     
Painted, anodized carbon surfaces Polish       At least every 6 months 
Wheels/spokes Check for trueness and tension   ✓     
  True or retighten       If necessary 
Handlebar and stem (aluminium and carbon) Check and replace, if necessary       Every 2 years at the latest 
Headset Check for bearing play   ✓     
  Regrease     ✓   
Metal surfaces Polish (except: rim sides of rim brakes, rotors)        At least every 6 months
Hubs Check for bearing play      
  Regrease     ✓   
Pedals (all) Check for bearing play    ✓    
Pedals (clipless) Clean and grease locking mechanism    ✓    
Seat post/stem Check bolts    ✓    
  Disassemble and regrease
Carbon: new assembly paste (no grease!)
    ✓   
Front/rear derailleur Clean and grease    ✓    
Quick releases Check seat  ✓      
Bolts and nuts Check and retighten    ✓     
Valves Check seat  ✓      
Cables gears/brakes Dismount and regrease      ✓  

If you have advanced mechanical skills, experience and the necessary tools, you can carry out standard maintenance work yourself. If you have any questions, you can contact our service team at any time. However, difficult work should be carried out by professionals.

Do I have a right of return?

You have the right to cancel your contract within 14 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is 14 days from the day on which you or a third party named by you, who is not the carrier, have taken possession of the last goods.
You can find more detailed information here: https://www.storck-bikes.com/de/widerrufsrecht

How do I proceed with a return/complaint?

Our shipping packaging is also suitable for returns. Please contact our customer service shop@storck-bikes.com with your order number before returning the goods. Our customer service will arrange the return of the goods with you or arrange the return. If something is damaged on your product, please send us as many detailed pictures (videos) as possible of your bike and the damaged area in which the problem is directly visible. We also need the original invoice. See point Complaints, Service.

All costs incurred in connection with the return will not be refunded. In the case of returns from third countries, you are responsible for the direct costs and customs clearance of the goods. See also right of withdrawal: https://www.storck-bikes.com/de/widerrufsrecht

If we arrange for your bike to be collected in order to repair damage caused by you, we must subsequently invoice you for the costs of collection.

I have to complain about my bike. For example, it makes noises, is defective or otherwise causes me concern- what now?
  • First of all, stay calm. Together we will find a solution. Contact us by e-mail at service@storck-bicycle.de or call us at 06126/9536 222.
  • Please send us the following information:
    • When did you buy the bike and are you the first owner?
    • The invoice, as well as photos of the bike and the frame number, which is listed at the bottom of the bottom bracket.
    • As many detailed pictures (videos) as possible that show us the problem directly.
    • A description of the problem and, if possible, the reason for or time of the problem.
    • We will look at your request and give you information about what will happen next. If your bike needs repair, send it in or bring it to one of our stores. We will repair your bike, possibly in cooperation with one of our partners who will take care of special repairs and provide you with a cost estimate depending on the effort involved.
I feel and am unsure if my bike is still alright

Check all components carefully. If you are unsure about something, be on the safe side and contact our service. Describe the incident and send very detailed pictures. If this remote diagnosis is not possible, bring your bike to us or send it in, or we will have it collected from you. For more information, check the point above.

My bike is no longer rideable due to someone else's fault, what now?

We offer you a "crash replacement", which means that you will receive an equivalent Storck aluminium or carbon frame from us at a price of 70% of the recommended new price. You can find more detailed information here:

https://www.storck-bikes.com/de/crash-replacement

My bike needs a repair.

If you live near one of our stores in Idstein, Düsseldorf, Munich, Wertheim or Hamburg, then bring your bike to us. If you don't live near our stores, you are still not alone. Most independent workshops and bicycle dealers accept our bikes and can carry out everything. We recommend that you simply ask the workshop of your choice beforehand.

Alternatively, you can discuss a collection with our customer service.

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