Aust Cycle

A Free Bike Safety Checklist

bike safety

• Check frame size

• Both feet should be !at on the ground

• Ensure handlebars & brakes can be reached easily

• Check saddle

• Look for rips or tears

• Adjust to comfortable height

• Make sure it’s properly secured

• Check handlebars

• Ends should be covered and grips secured

• Knees should not touch the handlebar

• Check brakes

• Look for brake pads that are worn

• Check for frayed cables

• Test both front and back brakes

• A gap should be between levers and handlebars

• Check tyres

• In!ate front and back tyres

• Look for balding or fraying 

• See there is no holes or tears

• Check wheels

• See that the front and back wheels spin freely

• Look for loose or broken spokes

• Check for damage to rims

• Check pedals

• See that they spin freely

• Look for any breaks or splits

• Check gears

• Look to see cables are capped and not frayed

• Check chain

• Look for excess grease or sagging

• See that it moves smootly

• Check bell, lights & re!ectors

• Check that the lights are functioning

• Check to see re!ectors are tight and secure

• Check that a bell, horn or other warning device is attached to the handlebars