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Inspect
Action
Maintenance
Pedals
Every month: Check that each pedal is
securely set and tighten into the crank arm .
If necessary, re-set and tighten.
Before each ride: Check each front and
rear pedal reflectors are clean and in place.
Clean or replace .
Pedal Bearings
Every month: check the pedal bearings
are properly adjusted . Move the pedal
up and down, left and right. If looseness
or roughness is detected adjustment,
lubrication or replacement is required .
See bicycle mechanic for repair .
Chains
Every week: Check that chains are clean,
properly lubricated, rust free, and is not
stretched, broken, or have stiff links .
Every week: Check that chain tension is
correct on both chains:
1 . Set a straightedge against the bottom of
the front chainwheel and rear sprocket .
2 . Pull up on the bottom of the chain .
3. If movement is more than 10 mm adjust
the position of the rear frame .
Lubricate if necessary . Replace if rusted,
stretched, or broken .
Loosen bolts holding the rear frame and
move it until the chain is taut and moves
less than 10 mm . Check the rear frame is
“square” to the main frame and firmly tighten
the bolts holding the rear frame .
Drivetrain (pedals, chains, chainwheel, crank set, freewheel)
Frequency: As noted .
