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5. Safe Journeying
5.1
Pre-Ride Safety Checks
CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY:
BRAKES
MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY SUCH THAT:
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THE HANDBRAKE LEVERS ARE SECURED TO THE HANDLEBAR AND LUBRICATED SO THEY COMPRESS EASILY.
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THE BRAKE PADS ARE NOT WORN, AND ARE CENTERED AND ALIGNED WITH THE ROTOR/DISC.
CONDUCT A BRAKE SAFETY & FUNCTIONALITY CHECK (PAGE 36) PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE.
CRANKS AND PEDALS
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CHECK THAT THE PEDALS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED TO THE CRANKS.
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CHECK THAT THE CRANKS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED TO THE BODY OF THE BIKE.
FRAME AND FORK
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CHECK THAT THE BIKE FRAME AND THE FORK ARE NOT DAMAGED, BENT, OR BROKEN.
STEERING
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CHECK THAT THE STEM IS SECURED, WITH THE FOLDING LATCH CLOSED AND FORTIFIED BY THE LOCKING RING.
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CHECK THAT THE HANDLEBAR IS SECURED IN POSITION BY THE HANDLEBAR CLAMP.
WHEELS AND TIRES
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CHECK THAT TIRES DO NOT SHOW SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR ARE DAMAGED.
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MAKE SURE THAT THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE OF 35 – 45 PSI.
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CHECK THAT THE WHEEL SPOKES ARE NOT BROKEN.
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CHECK THE WHEEL RIMS ARE NOT DAMAGED OR BENT.
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CHECK THAT THE AXLE NUTS ARE TIGHT.
