Pre-Ride Cycle M-Check
General Recommendation: Check your bike before every ride. Your bike’s roadworthiness is your responsibility.
Detailed Bike Check Actions:
- Saddle:
- Check it’s secure.
- Correct Height. It should be in line with your hips.
- Check the max extension mark.
- Check that the seat post is clamped and bolted.
- Gears:
- Derailleur is clear of spokes.
- All gears can be selected.
- Ensure gears do not slip.
- Chain:
- Check that the chain remains on the sprockets.
- No excessive play in the chain.
- No sign of rust or stiff links.
- Tyres:
- Check the condition (not worn or cracked).
- Check pressure.
- Brakes:
- Brake components are tight.
- No signs of wear or fraying in the cables or hydraulic lines.
- Brake pads are clear from the rim.
- No excessive pull required with the levers.
- Brake levers are easily accessible.
- Handlebars:
- No movement or swaying.
- Aligned with the front fork.
- Forks & Frame:
- Check the frame for damage. No cracks or holes.
- No wrinkling paintwork or rust.
- Front Wheel:
- Check that wheel nuts & quick release levers are tight and secure and the wheel sits centralised in the fork.
- No spokes are missing or loose.
- Wheel rolls smoothly.
- Rims running free.
- Bottom Bracket (Crankset Area):
- Hold pedal crank arms and check that there is no side-to-side movement.