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S A F E T Y C H E C K L I S T
Before every ride it is important to carry out the following safety checks.
In addition to these, and the recommended maintenance in Parts 4 and 5 of this manual, every fortnight a thorough
inspection should be carried out with all nuts and bolts tightened, worn and damaged parts replaced, and components
properly positioned.
For further details please refer to the relevant sections in parts 4 and 5.
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
. where brake components are supplied with a seperate manual, refer to this for further details
2 . Wheels and Tyres
. ensure tyres are inflated to within the maximum recommended limit as displayed on the tyre sidewall
. ensure tyres have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear
. ensure rims run true and have no obvious buckles 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 . Saddle
. ensure clamp underneath saddle is firmly tightened to the saddle post
. ensure frame clamping mechanism is securely fastened
. saddle pillar must be inserted so that the minimum mark cannot be seen
Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of the chainrings; the moving
chain; the turning pedals and cranks; and the spinning wheels of your bicycle.
Always wear shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals. Never ride barefoot or wearing sandals.
Don’t jump with your bike. Jumping a bike, particularly a BMX or Mountain Bike, can be fun; but it puts
incredible stress on everything from your spokes to your pedals. Perhaps most vulnerable to jumping-related
damage is your front fork.
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