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(Originally written for another purpose)

Do you know your ABCs of bike checks?

Air

• Find pressure reading on air pump
  • Read the pressure on the tire, inflate to halfway
    • Too close to the smallest number will not last very long
    • Too high can cause inner tube to break
• If no pressure reading, then inflate until
  • Tires need a lot more air than you

Brakes

• Rim brakes should engage easily
• Adjust so that there is a distance of 1 thumb to the handlebar when stopping

Chains (also crank and cassette)

• Chain should move easily, avoid stuck links or rust
• Cranks should not move left/right
• Cassette (gearing on the back wheel would be free to move)

Seat height

• Hip height
• Tip: to stop and stand, lean the bike
  • Seems a bit scary, but this height check lets you pedal better

Quickly: test ride

• Take a very short ride to see if everything is good
• Try to stay nearby, so that you can come back quickly if anything goes wrong

Last things

• Can you store your bike inside?
  • It's ok if you ride in the rain for a bit.
    • Just make sure to dry your bike when you get back inside at home.
• If you can, it's best to store your bike inside.
  • That way, your chain can stay clean and so your bike last longer.

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