Aust Cycle

A Free Bike Safety Checklist

bike safety

• Check frame size

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• Both feet should be !at on the ground

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• Ensure handlebars & brakes can be reached easily

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• Check saddle

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• Look for rips or tears

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• Adjust to comfortable height

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• Make sure it’s properly secured

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• Check handlebars

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• Ends should be covered and grips secured

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• Knees should not touch the handlebar

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• Check brakes

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• Look for brake pads that are worn

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• Check for frayed cables

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• Test both front and back brakes

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• A gap should be between levers and handlebars

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• Check tyres

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• In!ate front and back tyres

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• Look for balding or fraying 

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• See there is no holes or tears

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• Check wheels

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• See that the front and back wheels spin freely

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• Look for loose or broken spokes

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• Check for damage to rims

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• Check pedals

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• See that they spin freely

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• Look for any breaks or splits

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• Check gears

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• Look to see cables are capped and not frayed

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• Check chain

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• Look for excess grease or sagging

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• See that it moves smootly

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• Check bell, lights & re!ectors

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• Check that the lights are functioning

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• Check to see re!ectors are tight and secure

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• Check that a bell, horn or other warning device is attached to the handlebars

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