Bicycle Safety Checklist
Tips and Tools for Cyclists
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A Checklist for All Bicycles
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| Wheels | Do the wheels spin properly? | ||
| Are wheels centered and secure in frame? | |||
| Is the wheel rim round when spinned? | |||
| Do the wheels run properly, without wobbling? | |||
| Tires | Any bulges. cuts. worn or bald spots? | ||
| Are the tires firm? | |||
| Is the tread good? | |||
| Brakes | Are they working and secure? | ||
| Cables and casings in good shape? | |||
| Do the brakes stop the bike quickly and smoothly? | |||
| Spokes | Are the spokes right and in place? | ||
| Are the spokes unbroken? (If the spokes are tight, they will make a high pitched noise when plucked.) | |||
| Chain | Is the chain in good condition? | ||
| Has the chain been lubricated? | |||
| Is the chain clean? | |||
| Does the chain fit snugly and have the proper tension? (It should fit snugly, with no more than 2 inch slack. If links are rusted or frozen, the chain should be replaced.) |
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| Pedals | Are the pedals secure? | ||
| Do pedals turn easily without moving from side to side? | |||
| Are the reflectors in place? | |||
| Seat | Is the seat adjusted? | ||
| Is the seat secure? | |||
| Is the seat parallel to the ground? | |||
| Handlebars | Are they straight and secure? | ||
| Frame | Is the frame clean? | ||
| Is the frame strong enough for rider? | |||
| Are nuts, bolts and fasteners tight? | |||
| Is paint smooth and free of wrinkles? (Wrinkled paint may indicate frame weakness or damage.) |
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| Lights | Does your bike have a white light in front, which is visible from 300 feet? | ||
| Is there a red light or red reflector in the rear, which is visible from 300 feet? Proper angle? | |||
| Are the lights and reflectors clean? Are lights and reflectors firmly attached? | |||