13.2 inspection

Pre-Ride ABCD

Pre-Ride ABCD. Step-by-step procedure for bike maintenance — tools, time, and what to watch out for.

Difficulty ★★☆ moderate
Time 15 min
Applies to All bikes

Tools

  • Standard workshop tools

Procedure

  1. A

    ir — tire pressure correct.

  2. B

    rakes — both work, lever feel firm.

  3. C

    hain — on, lubed, not visibly worn.

  4. D

    rivetrain — shifts cleanly through gears.

A quicker version riders use:

  • Air — tire pressure correct.
  • Brakes — both work, lever feel firm.
  • Chain — on, lubed, not visibly worn.
  • Drivetrain — shifts cleanly through gears.