Bike Maintenance Checklist

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Bike Maintenance Checklist

Bike make and model: _________________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Pass Fail Comments


Frame
All tubes in-line and free of damage
Front Fork
Is front fork straight and free of damage
No play between fork and frame
Fork turns freely inside of headset
Handlebars
Handlebar: is in line with front wheel
Handlebar: does not move when you hold the front wheel between
your legs and twist the handlebars
Grips: tight, in good condition, ends of handlebars covered
Saddle
Saddle: in good condition, firmly fixed and straight
Saddle height: Beginner – seated cyclist can place feet firmly on the
ground. Experienced – Seated cyclist can put ball of foot on the pedal
at its lowest point (Legs should be extended without hips rocking) ,
except for BMX.

Air and Wheels Front Rear Front Rear


Tyre Inflation: Properly inflated and valve stem straight
Tyres: Good thread, no splits or cracks
Rims: No dents, twists or kinks
Spokes: Good tension, none missing and tight
Alignment: When spun, wheel is true and centered in the stays
Bearings: Wheel spins freely and evenly, does not wobble

Cycling Ireland
619 North Circular Road
Dublin 1

p: 01 8551522
e: info@cyclingireland.ie
w: www.cyclingireland.ie
Bike Maintenance Checklist
Pass Fail Comments
Brakes Front Rear Front Rear
Brake Lever: comfortable position, firmly fixed
Brake cable: not frayed
Brake shoes: meet rim squarely, not worn
Nuts: tight on brake shoes
Brakes: operate effectively and smoothly
Crank & Pedals
Crank: turns freely and evenly, no looseness
Pedals: tight, turns freely, not bent
Chain
Clean and free of rust, lubricated properly
Chainguard
Firmly fixed, not bent
Chainwheel
Not bent, teeth not worn
Derailleurs
Shifters: operates properly
Derailleur: operates properly
Quick Releases
Hubs: Closing the lever makes an impression on your palm
Brakes: Closed, brake pads are not rubbing the rim
Saddle: Closing the lever makes an impression on your palm
Mudguard
Firmly secured
Reflectors
Clean and secure
Rack or Carrier Bag
Firmly secured

Cycling Ireland
619 North Circular Road
Dublin 1

p: 01 8551522
e: info@cyclingireland.ie
w: www.cyclingireland.ie

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