Appendix D - Bicycle Inspection Plan 65
Appendix D
Bicycle Inspection Plan
When Maintenance/Check
50 miles after
purchase, after that
at least once a year
Check and inspect
Tires and wheels
Have the tightening torques
of the following checked:
handlebar pedals
pedal cranks saddle
seat post and screws
Have the following
components adjusted:
headset gear shifters
brakes suspension
elements
After each use
of the bicycle
Check and inspect
spokes tires for objects
wheel rims for wear and roundness
quick releases brakes
gear shifters and suspension
function
lights bell
After every 250 miles Have the following checked for
wear and have them replaced if
necessary:
bicycle chain rear sprockets
chain sprockets wheel rims
brake pads
Clean the bicycle chain, rear
sprockets and chain sprockets.
Lubricate the chain with
chain grease.
Check that all screws are tight.
After 600 miles Have the brake hub checked
and the brake pads replaced if
necessary.
After 2000 miles Have the
hubs headset
pedals gear shift cables
brake cables
dismantled, checked, cleaned,
lubricated and replaced by a dealer
if necessary
When Maintenance/Check
Each time after
it rains
Clean and lubricate the
gear shifters brakes
bicycle chain
Technical Data
Total permissible weight of the bicycle
The total permissible weight of the bicycle comprises the weight of the bicycle,
the weight of the rider and the weight of the luggage.
Bicycle type Total permissible weight
20” trailer 110 lbs
20” child’s bicycle 132 lbs
24” child’s bicycle 176 lbs
MTB and racing cycle 243 lbs
City and trekking bike 265 lbs
Touring bicycle 308 lbs
Permissible carrier load
Observe possible differing data on your carrier or in
the manufacturer’s specifications.
Maximum load of the rear carrier:
20” child’s bicycle and trailer 22 lbs
24” child’s bicycle 40 lbs
Touring, city, trekking bike, ATB 55 lbs
Maximum load of the front carrier:
Loading surface above the front wheel 22 lbs
Low lying loading surface 40 lbs
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