Get Your Bike Ready to Ride: Do the ABC Bike Check

April 8, 2015 by Leave a comment

chain crankAn easy way to make sure your bike is in good working order is to do an ABC Quick Check.

Air: Be sure you have enough air in your tires
Brakes: Look to see that your brake pads are not worn
Chain and Cranks: Pull on your cranks to see that they are not loose and look to see that the chain is not rusted and it is free of gunk
Quick Release: Make sure all quick releases are closed
Check: Take a slow brief ride to check that your bike is working properly

 

 

Video from the League of American Bicyclists. Stay safe!!

 

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Give Your Bicycle an ABC Quick Check

February 19, 2014 by Leave a comment

An easy way to make sure your bike is in good working order is to do an ABC Quick Check.

Air: Be sure you have enough air in your tires

Brakes: Look to see that your brake pads are not worn

Chain and Cranks: Pull on your cranks to see that they are not loose and look to see that the chain is not rusted and it is free of gunk

Quick Release: Make sure all quick releases are closed

Check: Take a slow brief ride to check that your bike is working properly

 

For more tips on riding safely visit League of American Bicyclists.

 

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