Before And After Your Ride; Before Your Ride - Rose File Plus Manuel D'instructions

5.

Before and after your ride

5.1

Before your ride

To make sure your bike is safe to ride, you should carry out certain tasks before your ride. If there are any defects or
flaws, you should have your bike inspected and repaired by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Never ride on a defective or
malfunctioning bicycle!
Task/Check
Check that the wheels are straight. Lift the wheels one after the other and spin them.
→ The wheels must spin smoothly.
→ The wheels must run straight, without moving up and down or from side to side.
→ The tyres must not touch the frame at any point.
Check the wheels for play in the hubs. Lift the wheels one after the other and move the wheels to the
side.
→ There must be no noticeable play.
Check the freehub mechanism of the rear hub to ensure proper engagement:
Sit on your bike, pull the front brake and pedal with moderate force while standing.
→ The power must be transferred to the rear wheel.
→ The freehub must not slip.
Use a floor pump with a pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure:
→ The tyre pressure must not fall below the minimum value or exceed the maximum value (see "8.2
Tyre pressure" on page 54).
Check the tyres for damage and wear.
→ There must be no damages.
→ The tyres must not be so worn that the puncture protection belt or the carcass threads can be
seen through the tread.
Check whether the thru axles are properly attached.
Check the bite point of the brakes: Pull one brake lever after the other while standing.
→ The bite point must be felt around half way down the brake lever travel.
Check the braking performance: Pull one brake lever after the other while standing and push the bike
backwards and forwards.
→ The front and rear wheel must lock when the brake lever is pulled.
Check whether the brake hoses and connections are leaking brake fluid and check them for defects.
→ Brake fluid must not escape at the connections.
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