Bike Inspection

Preforming a Bike Inspection:

Please use the Bicycle Safety Inspection Checklist link below to inspect the bikes in the classroom.  When you are finished, write general notes on the blog tab of your e-portfolio

Bicycle Safety Inspection Link: BMPBicycleSafetyInspectionChecklist

Tools Needed:

  • Wrenches
  • Safety Inspection Checklist
  • Pencil
  • Keen Observation

Tips:

  • Make sure wheel nuts are tight.  You will usually need a 15 mm wrench for this step if the wheels are bolted and not quick release.  Test front and back wheel.
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  • Spin The Tires and Use the hand breaks to make sure breaks are not dragging on the rim of your wheel or touching the tires.
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  • Check the handle bar to make sure it is tight.  May need a 13 mm wrench for this step.
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  • Check the stem to make sure it is tight
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  • Check bolt on seat post
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  • Check pedal cranks
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  • Mark the areas that need to be fixed on the Inspection Chart (Click On Picture To Enlarge):

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