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SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks:
1. Brakes
• Ensure front and rear brakes work properly.
• Ensure brake shoe pads are not over worn and are correctly positioned in relation to the rims.
• Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wear.
• Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar.
2. Wheels and tires
• Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended limit as displayed on the tire sidewall.
• Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear.
• Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks.
• Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.
• Check that axle nuts are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are
correctly tensioned and in the closed position.
3. Steering
• Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering.
• Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel.
• Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened.
• If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened.
4. Chain
• Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly.
• Extra care is required in wet or dusty conditions.
5. Bearings
• Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely and display no excess movement, grinding or rattling.
• Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings.
6. Cranks and Pedals
• Ensure pedals are securely tightened to the cranks.
• Ensure cranks are securely tightened to the axle and are not bent.
7. Derailleurs
• Check that front and rear mechanisms are adjusted and function properly.
• Ensure shift and brake levers are attached to the handlebar, shift and brake.
• Ensure derailleurs, shift levers and shift and brake cables are properly lubricated.
8. Frame and Fork
• Check that the frame and fork are not bent or broken.
• If either are bent or broken, they should be replaced.
9. Accessories
• Ensure that all reflectors are properly fitted and not obscured.
• Ensure all other fittings on the bike are properly and securely fastened, and functioning.
• Ensure the rider is wearing a helmet.
10. Motor Drive Assembly and Throttle
• Ensure all motor drive components are correctly mounted and functioning properly.
11. Battery Pack
• Ensure the batteries are in good operation condition and kept fully charged.