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Resources Maintenance Riding Quick start Safety
Pre-ride checklist
□ Check the saddle and seatpost
• Make sure the saddle is in line with the
center of the bike.
• Check that the saddle rails or collar is
tightened sufciently so that it will not
twist out of alignment or move or tilt up
and down.
□ Check the brakes
• While standing still, make sure you
can apply full braking force without the
brake lever touching the handlebar.
(If the lever touches, your brakes may
need adjustment.)
• Check that the front wheel brake is
working properly. Ride the bike at slow
speed and apply the front wheel brake.
The bike should come to an immediate
stop.
• Repeat the process with the rear wheel
brake.
• Disc brakes have a rotor and calipers.
Pads inside the caliper squeeze the
rotor to slow the wheel but can get
very hot during use. Do not touch them
immediately after riding.
□ Check the cables
• Make sure all cables and housings are
properly secured to the frame or fork so
they cannot interfere with or get caught
on moving parts.
□ Check reectors, lights, and
accessories
• Check that all reectors are clean.
• Make sure wheel reectors are posi-
tioned parallel with the wheel rims.
• Make sure all reectors are visible
when cargo is in place.
• Make sure your front and rear lights
and any other accessories are securely
attached, properly positioned, and
working properly.
• Position your lights parallel to the
ground.
□ Check your battery and e-system
• Check that your battery is locked in
the dock and fully charged, and your
remote/display, and electrical system
are functioning properly.