Raleigh MOUNTAIN BIKE Assembly Manual

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15SAFETY CHECKLISTBefore every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks:1. Brakes• Ensure front and rear brakes work properly.• Ensure brake shoe pads are not over worn and are correctly positioned in relation to the rims.• Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wear.• Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar.2. Wheels and Tires• Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended limit as displayed on the tire sidewall.• Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear.• Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks.• Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.• Check that axle nuts are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make surelocking levers are correctly tensioned and in the closed position.3. Steering• Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering.• Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel.• Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened.• If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened.4. Chain• Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly.• Extra care is required in wet or dusty conditions.5. Bearings• Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely & display no excess movement, grinding or rattling.• Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings.6. Cranks and Pedals• Ensure pedals are securely tightened to the cranks.• Ensure cranks are securely tightened to the axle and are not bent.7. Derailleurs• Check that front and rear mechanisms are adjusted and function properly.• Ensure control levers are securely attached.• Ensure derailleurs, shift levers and control cables are properly lubricated.8. Frame and Fork• Check that the frame and fork are not bent or broken.• If either are bent or broken, they should be replaced.