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WARNING
FOLLOW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE EVERY RIDE. IF YOU HAVE ANY REASON TO SUSPECT THAT YOUR
BICYCLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, DO NOT RIDE IT.
Have it inspected by an Authorized GT
Retailer. To locate your nearest Authorized GT Retailer call the 1-800-BIKE-USA. Failure to follow this
checklist and to have any potential problem inspected could lead to an accident, with risk of serious
injury, paralysis or death.
Are you wearing a helmet and other appropriate
equipment and clothing, such as protective glasses
and gloves? Do not wear loose clothing that could
become entangled in the bicycle (See PART I, Section
2.A The Basics).
Are your seatpost and stem securely fastened? Twist
the handlebars firmly from side to side while holding
the front wheel between your knees. The stem must
not move in the steering tube. Similarly, the seat post
must be secure in the seat tube (See PART I, Section
3. Fit).
Are you visible to motorists? If you are riding at dusk,
dawn or at night, you must make yourself visible to
motorists. Use front and rear lights and a strobe or
blinker. Reflectors alone do not provide adequate
visibility. Wear reflective clothing (See PART I,
Section 2.E Night Riding and PART II, A. Important
Safety Information).
Is it raining or wet? If so, be more cautious. Your
braking distances will increase, and your tires’ grip
on the road will decrease. Remember that motorists’
visibility decreases with bad weather (See PART
I, Section 2.D Wet Weather Riding and PART II, A.
Important Safety Information).
Are your tires properly inflated? Tires must inflated
to the recommended pressure. (See PART I, Section
4.G Tires and Tubes).
Are your wheels true? Lift each end of the bike and
spin each wheel. Does the space between the rim
and the brake pads, or the tire and the frame, remain
nearly the same size as the wheel turns? Are your
spokes tight? (See PART I, Section 1.C Mechanical
Safety Check).
Are your wheels’ quick-releases properly fastened?
Be sure to read the section on proper operation
of quick-release skewers (See PART I, Section 4.A
Wheels).
Are your front and rear brakes functioning properly?
With V-brakes, the quick release “noodle” must be
properly installed. With cantilever brakes, the quick
release straddle cable must be properly attached.
With caliper brakes the quick release lever must
be closed. With any rim brake, the brake pads must
make firm contact with the rim without the brake
levers hitting the handlebar grip (See PART I, Section
4.C Brakes).
With hydraulic disc brakes, check that the lever feels
firm, does not move too close to the handlebar grip,
and there is no evidence of leaking brake fluid. With
cable actuated disc brakes, check that the lever feels
firm and does not move too close to the handlebar
grip. With any disc brakes, the brake pads must make
firm contact with the rotor without the brake levers
hitting the handlebar grip (See PART I, Section 4.C
Brakes).
How do your clipless pedals work today? Clip in and
out of your pedals before you begin. Experienced
cyclists do. The connection between cleat and pedal
is affected by dozens of factors including dirt, mud,
lubrication, spring tension and wear. By clipping in
and out you will check the function and have a fresh
memory of how they feel (See PART I, Section 4.E
Pedals).
How recently were your frame, fork and components
inspected? Never ride a frame, fork or components
with any crack or damage. (See PART II, Section D.
Inspect For Safety).
Pre-Ride Checklist