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Safety Quick start Riding Maintenance Resources
Pre-ride checklist
□ Check the wheels
• Check rims and spokes for damage. Give the wheel a spin. It should spin straight
through the fork (front) and chainstays/seatstays (rear), and not contact the brake
pads.
• Lift your bicycle and hit the tire with a solid blow. The wheel should not come off, be
loose, or move from side to side.
WARNING: A wheel attachment device
that is not properly secured can allow the
wheel to loosen or come off, suddenly
stop the wheel, decrease your control, and
cause you to fall, resulting in serious injury
or death. Ensure the axle is not interfering
with any part of the bicycle and is fully
secured.
Bolt-on wheel attachment:
Check that the axle is properly adjusted
and fully seated in the dropouts.
Thru axle wheel attachment:
Check that the axles are properly adjusted
and fully secure in the dropouts.
Make sure your dealer has given you the
manufacturer’s instructions, and follow
those when installing or removing a thru
axle wheel. If you don’t know what a thru
axle is, ask your dealer.
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