This checklist is a quick way to check if your bicycle is ready for use.
If your bicycle fails at any time, do not ride it and schedule a maintenance check-up with a professional bicycle mechanic.
*Check tire pressure, wheel alignment, spoke tension, and if the spindle bearings are tight.
Check for wear and tear on the rims and other wheel components.
*Check brake function. Check if the handlebars, handlebar stem, handle post and handlebar are adjusted properly and undamaged.
*Check for loose links in the chain and that the chain rotates freely through the gears.
Make sure there is no metal fatigue on the crank and the cables are operating smoothly and without damage.
*Ensure that the quick releases and bolts are fastened tightly and adjusted properly.
Slightly lift the bicycle and drop to test for tremor, shake and stability of the frame (especially the hinges and latches of the frame and the handle post).
*Check that the tires are properly inflated and there is no wear and tear.
*The bicycle should be clean and without wear. Look for discolored spots, scratches or wear, especially on the brake pads, which contact the rim.
*Check that the wheels are secure. They should not slide on the hub axle. Then, use your hands to squeeze every pair of spokes.
If the spoke tensions are different, align your wheel. Finally, rotate both wheels to make sure they turn smoothly, are aligned and do not touch the brake pads.
*Make sure that your wheels will not come off, holding each end of the bicycle in the air and hitting the wheel downward from above.
*Test your brakes by standing over your bicycle and activating both brakes, and then rock the bicycle forward and backward. The bicycle should not roll and the brake pads should remain firmly in place.
*Make sure that the brake pads are aligned with the rim and check for wear on both.
Post time: Dec-01-2021
