Owner's Manual

6
Mechanical safety checks
Routinely check the condition of your bike before every ride.
1. Visually inspect the bicycle to ensure no components have been damaged.
2. Check stem & handlebar bolts are tightened securely to the appropriate torque settings.
3. Check that the QR skewers are fitted correctly and tightly closed.
4. In the case of rim brakes. Check that the pads are tight. When the brakes are applied, check
that the pads do not touch the tyres.
5. Check that the cables do not pull through and check that maximum braking force can be
applied, before the levers hit the bars.
6. In the case of disc brakes, ensure that the brakes work before riding the bike. If they are
hydraulic - check for hydraulic leaks. If they are cable operated discs, check that the cables
can’t pull through.
7. With all disc brakes, be aware that it takes several long, hard applications before maximum
braking efficiency is achievable.
8. Before embarking on a longer ride. Ride ‘round the block’ and apply the brakes at low speed,
before trying them at higher speed.
9. In the case of derailleur gears, check that the rear derailleur hanger has not been bent and
try shifting into the big sprocket, to confirm that the mech does not get caught by the spokes.
10. Ensure you run through all the gears of the bike before setting off on a ride.
11. Check the tightness of mudguard stays and carriers.
12. Check the function of your lights.
13. Check that the tyre pressures are appropriate - not necessarily max pressure (see page 7).
WARNING!
IF ALL IS NOT TOTALLY CLEAR YOU MUST CONTACT US BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT
TO RIDE THE BIKE.