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Before You Ride Before You Ride
Handlebar Height
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Safety Check List
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Handlebar Height
Maximum comfort is usually obtained when the handlebar height is equal to
the height of the seat. You may wish to try different heights to find the most
comfortable position.
Ensure that the handlebar stem does not extend beyond the minimum
insertion mark. Failure to do this may cause serious bodily injury
or damage to the bicycle. Ensure both the Stem Wedge Bolt and the
Handlebar Binder Bolt are tightened securely. Failure to do this may cause
loss of steering control. (Refer to p. 59 on how to adjust handlebars).
Warning: Overtightening the stem bolt or headset assembly may cause
damage to the bicycle and/or injury to the rider.
Stem Wedge Bolt
Maximum Height/
Minimum Insertion
Mark
Handlebar Binder Bolt
Exceeds 2 1/2
(64mm)
SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks:
1. Brakes
– Ensure front and rear brakes work properly.
– Ensure brake shoe pads are not over worn and are correctly positioned in relation to the rims.
– Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted, and display no obvious wear.
– Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured so the handlebar.
2. Wheels and Tires
– Ensure tires are inflated to within the maximum recommended limit as displayed on the tire side wall.
– Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear.
– Ensure rims run true and have noobvious wobbles or kinks.
– Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.
– Check that axle nuts are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly
tensioned and in the closed position.
3. Steering
– Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering.
– Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel.
– Check that the head set locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened.
– If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened.
4. Chain
– Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly.
– Extra care is required in wet or dusty conditions.
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