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4.3 Pre ride inspection – checklist
4.3.1 Tires and Wheels
Before you get on your bike, check your tires to make sure they are properly inflated (recommended
pressure ≈40 PSI. Take a quick look all the way around for places where the rubber might be cracked,
gouged or worn.
Check nuts or/and quick release mechanisms that hold your wheels in place. Verify that your wheels are
securely fastened so they don’t come out while riding.
4.3.2 Brakes
Squeeze your brake levers to make sure that they apply enough pressure to stop your bike and that you
don’t have any problems with fraying or stretched cables.
4.3.3 Seat & Handlebar
Check to make sure that your handlebar is set at the right height, that the stem is fastened tightly and
that your seat is at the correct height and angle.
4.3.4 Helmet
As you get ready to put on your helmet, look it over once to make sure there are no cracks on the outer
shell or inner surface. Check too, that the straps are adjusted so that the helmet fits snugly, and sits
down on your forehead.
4.3.5 Chain and Gears
Check that your chain turns smoothly through your front and rear sprockets and doesn't rub against the
derailleurs. You can do this as you pedal when you first set off. At the same time, quickly run your bike
through its range of gears to make sure there are no problems with rough shifting, chain slippage etc.,
and that the drive train is free from excessive grime and doesn’t need lubrication.
Quick, Easy, and Very, Very Important
All told, these checks should take you less than 30 seconds, and really just require a visual inspection of
your bike’s main components. This is smart and easy way to make sure you stay as safe as possible when
you’re out on your bike.
ATTENTION: After the power is on, if the rider twists the throttle the bike will lurch forward! Do not
turn the power on until you are ready to go. The hand brake will automatically cut the power to the
motor as also will releasing the throttle. While starting or climbing a hill, pedal as much as possible, so
that the electric power will not be drained too much. At the same time, it can lengthen the life of the
battery and motor.
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