Wing Bikes Freedom - Safety Checklist

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9. Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments and
required.
Safety Checklist
Notice:
Before every ride it is important to carry out the following safety checks.
Safety Check
Basic Steps
1.
Brakes
o
Ensure front and rear brakes work properly.
o
Ensure brake pads are not over worn and are correctly positioned in relation to the rims.
o
Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wear.
o
Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebars.
2.
Wheels and Tires
o
Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended limits displayed on the tire sidewalls.
o
Ensure ties have tread and have no BULGES OR EXCESSIVE WEAR.
o
Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks.
o
Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.
3.
Steering
o
Ensure handlebar and stem are
correctly adjusted and
tightened, and allow proper
steering.
o
Ensure the handlebars are set
correctly in relation to the forks
and the direction of travel.
4.
Chain
o
Ensure the chain is oiled, clean
and runs smoothly.
o
Extra care is required in wet or
dusty conditions
5.
Bearings
o
Ensure all bearings are
lubricated, run freely and
display no excess movement,
grinding or rattling.
o
Check headset, wheel
bearings, pedal bearings and
bottom bracket bearings.
6.
Cranks and Pedals
o
Ensure pedals are securely
tightened to the cranks.
o
Ensure the cranks are securely
tightened and are not bent.
7.
Derailleurs
o
Check that the derailleur(s) are
adjusted and functioning
properly.
o
Ensure shift and brake levers
are attached to the handlebar
securely.