1.2
SAFETY CHECK BEFORE RIDING YOUR
BICYCLE
Check and tighten any loose nuts, bolts and
straps. If you’re not sure, ask your bicycle retailer
to check.
Tyres
correctly inflated? Check by pushing down
with your thumb on the top of the tyre. The tyre
should depress slightly. Compare to how it feels
when you know the tyres are correctly inflated.
Replace damaged tyres before they puncture.
Wheels
true? Spin each wheel and check for
brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a
wheel wobbles or hits the brake pads, take the
bicycle to your bicycle retailer.
Brakes:
Check that the brakes operate effectively.
QUICK RELEASES
Are the front wheel, rear wheel and seat post quick
releases properly adjusted and in the locked
position? Check all quick release mechanisms are
correctly and securely closed.
CHECK LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS
Working
Correctly aligned
HANDLEBAR AND SADDLE
Are the handlebar and saddle system: horizontal?
tight enough so they won’t twist? handlebars
secure, good condition? handle bar ends plugged?
Is a
bell
fitted and working?
Any broken or worn parts should be replaced before the
bicycle is used.
