Pre-Ride Safety Checklist
No�ce:
Before every ride, and a�er every 25-45 miles(40-72 km), we advise following the
pre-ride safety checklist.
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Safety Check
1.Brakes
Ensure front and rear brakes work properly.
Check brake pads for wear and ensure they are not overworn.
Ensure brake pads are correctly posi�oned in rela�on to the rims.
Ensure brake levers are lubricated and �ghtly secured to the handlebar.
Test that the brake levers are firm and that the brake is func�oning properly.
2.Wheels and
Tires
Ensure �res are inflated within the recommended limits posted on the �re sidewalls and hold air.
Ensure �res have good tread, have no bulges or excessive wear, and are free from any other damage.
Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles, dents, or kinks.
Ensure all wheel spokes are �ght and not broken.
Check axle nuts and front wheel quick release to ensure they are �ght. Ensure the locking lever on the
quick release skewer is correctly tensioned, fully closed, and secured.
3.Steering
Ensure the handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted, �ghtened, and allow proper steering.
Perform a handlebar twist test to ensure the stem clamp bolt security.
Ensure the handlebar is set correctly in rela�on to the fork and the direc�on of travel
4.Chain
Ensure the chain is clean, oiled, and runs smoothly.
Extra care is required in wet, salty/otherwise corrosive, or dusty condi�ons.
5.Bearings
Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely, and display no excess movement, grinding, or ra�ling.
Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings, and bo�om bracket bearings.
6.Cranks and
Pedals
Ensure pedals are securely �ghtened to the cranks.
Ensure the cranks are securely �ghtened and are not bent.
7.Derailleur
and
Mechanical
Cables
Check that the derailleur is adjusted and func�oning properly.
Ensure shi�er and brake levers are a�ached to the handlebar securely.
Ensure all shi�er and brake cables are properly lubricated.
