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Basic information
• Ride in an off-road location and at a low speed in order to
familiarise yourself with the braking characteristics of your own
types of brakes (see Chapter
“Brakes” on page 29 ).
• Ride in an off-road location to practice using the gear shift sys-
tem until you can change gears without it causing a distraction.
• For longer rides you should also check if you are in a comfort-
able sitting position and that you are able to safely operate all
components located on the handlebars with ease while riding.
4.11
inspection instructions
•
Check the bicycle thoroughly for signs of damage and exces
-
sive wear before setting off.
Before each ride, check:
–
the brakes
• Push the bicycle and operate one brake each – the front or
rear wheel that is currently being braked should become
locked.
– the gear shift system
•
Check that the gear shift system works properly.
– the tensioning devices
•
Check the preload tension of all tensioning devices.
•
Check that all tensioning devices are positioned correctly.
– the frame, fork and seat post
• There should be no visible cracks, distortion or colour
changes in the frame, fork and seat post.
– the screw and plug connections
• Visual check of the screw and plug connections.
– the pedal drive
•
Check whether pedal drive is stable and functions correctly.
– the lights
•
Check the headlight and taillights to ensure that they work
correctly.
– the bell
•
If you use a bell, you should hear a clear sound.
– the handlebars and handlebar stem
•
Check the handlebars and handlebar stem to ensure that
they are firmly in place.
• Visual inspection of the handlebars and handlebar stem to
check for cracks, distortion or colour changes.
– the tyres
•
Check the tyres for cracks, foreign bodies and tyre pres
-
sure.
– the rims and spokes
• Visual inspection of the rims.
•
Check the spokes to ensure that tension is even all round.