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4.2 Mechanical Checklist
Before each ride and after every 30-50 miles of riding, we recommend the following safety checks
tabulated in the below tables.
Fasteners
Check that all fasteners and components are securely tightened
Brakes
Check and Test to ensure front and rear brakes work properly
Check and ensure the brake pads are not over-worn and are correctly
positioned.
Ensure brake cables are lubricated, properly adjusted, and has no obvious
sign of wear.
Ensure brake levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar.
Test that when applying brake, motor cuts off
Wheels and Tires
Ensure tires are inflated within the recommended limits posted on the tire
sidewalls and do not leak air.
Ensure tires have good tread, have no bulges or excessive wear, and are
free from any other visible damage.
Ensure rims rotate smoothly without any abnormal noise and have no
obvious wobbles, dents, or kinks.
Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.
Ensure axle nuts are tighten properly and front wheel quick release is
correctly tensioned, fully closed, and secured.
Seat
Ensure the seat mounting bolts are tightened to the recommend torque
value.
Ensure the seat quick release lever is properly tightened and secured and
check that the seat cannot move.
Steering
Perform a handlebar twist test to ensure the handlebar stem is secure.
Ensure the handlebar is set correctly in relation to the fork and the
direction of travel.
Chain
Ensure the chain is adequately lubricated, clean, and has no visible
damage.
Bearings
Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely, and display no excess
movement, grinding, or rattling.
heck headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings, and bottom bracket
bearings.
Cranks and Pedals
Ensure pedals are securely tightened to the cranks.
Ensure the cranks are securely tightened and are not bent
Derailleurs
Check that the derailleur(s) are adjusted and working properly.
Ensure shift cables and brake levers are properly lubricated and securely
attached to the handlebar.
Motor Drive
Assembly and
Throttle
Ensure hub motor is spinning smoothly and motor bearings are in good
working order.
Ensure all power cables running to hub motor are secured and
undamaged.
Make sure the hub motor axle bolts are secured and all torque arms and
torque washers are in place.
Battery Pack
Ensure battery is charged before use.
Ensure there is no damage to battery.
Lock battery to frame and ensure that it is secured.
Charge and store bike and battery in a dry location, between 50 °F
–
77 °F.