BICYCLE CHECKLIST

o Is your bike dirty? o Touch your chain. How much grease is on your fingers? o Do the rims and brake pads have a build up of gunk? o Are your tyres well-inflated? o Grab your wheel at the rim; move it from side to side – Is there any looseness or play in the hub? o Spin your wheel &, using the brakes and forks as a visual guide, check whether your wheel is true (not wobbly). o Check your jockey wheels (the little cogs near the rear derailleur). How much junk has built up on them? o Squeeze your brake levers. How do your brakes feel? Squishy? Firm? Uneven? o Check your brake pads – How worn are they? Are they aligned on the rim? Are they rubbing the tyre? Are they centred? o Check your cables – Are there any rust spots? Do they travel smoothly through the outer cables? Are there any squeaks? o Are your tyres in good condition? Are there any thin/bald spots? Is there any fraying? o Check your bike overall for any looseness or squeaks, ranging from the handles (e.gl stem clamp;headset) to the pedals. o Check your frame for cracks and other damage.