Durban Bay 1, User Manual

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Bicycle Safety Checklist
Check tire pressure
, wheel alignment, spoke
tension, and if the spindle bearings are tight.
Check for wear and tear on the rims and
other wheel components.
Check brake function. Check if the
handlebars, handlebar stem, handle post
and handlebar are adjusted properly and
undamaged.
Check for loose links in the chain and that
the chain rotates freely through the gears.
Make sure there is no metal fatigue on the
crank and the cables are operating smoothly
and without damage.
Ensure that the quick releases and bolts
are fastened tightly
and adjusted properly.
Slightly lift the bicycle and drop to test for
tremor, shake and stability of the frame (es-
pecially the hinges and latches of the frame
and the handle post).
Check that the tires are properly inflated
and
there is no wear and tear.
The bicycle should be clean and without
wear. Look for discolored spots, scratches
or wear, especially on the brake pads, which
contact the rim.
Check that the wheels are secure.
They
should not slide on the hub axle. Then, use
your hands to squeeze every pair of spokes.
If the spoke tensions are different, align your
wheel. Finally, rotate both wheels to make
sure they turn smoothly, are aligned and do
not touch the brake pads.
Make sure that your wheels will not come
off, holding each end of the bicycle in the air
and hitting the wheel downward from above.
Test your brakes
by standing over your
bicycle and activating both brakes, and then
rock the bicycle forward and backward. The
bicycle should not roll and the brake pads
should remain firmly in place.
Make sure that the brake pads are aligned
with the rim and check for wear on both.
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• This checklist is a quick way to check if your
bicycle is ready for use.
• If your bicycle fails at any time, do not ride it and
schedule a maintenance check-up with a profes-
sional bicycle mechanic.
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