MTB/ ROAD BIKE/ TREKKING
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It must not be possible to twist or slide
any of the parts.
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There must be no audible creaking or
rattling sounds.
7.4 Check handlebar-mounted parts
1. Check the gearshift/brake levers,
grips (straight handlebars only) and
triathlon rest (triathlon bikes only) for
correct t:
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Grip the front wheel between your legs.
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Try to twist the brake levers by hand.
Triathlon essay
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Grip the front wheel between your legs.
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Try to twist the gearshift/brake levers out
of position by hand.
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Try to pull the handgrips from the hand-
lebars (straight handlebars only).
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It must not be possible to twist or slide
any of the parts.
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There must be no audible creaking or
rattling sounds.
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In case a bell has been tted to the
handlebar, it must easily be reached with
a nger or a thumb and it must not be
possible to move it.
7.5 Check the forks bearing
The forks bearing is the forks bearing
in the fork stem.
1. Check your forks bearing. The front
wheel must swivel easily in both direc-
tions with no play:
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Stand beside your bike and hold it with
both hands by the handlebar grips.
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Pull the front brake lever and keep the
brake applied.
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Push your bike forward and backward in
short, jerky movements.
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