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

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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 true, without moving up and down or from side to side.
→ The tyres must not rub against the frame.
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 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.
Check the tyre pressure:
The best way to check the pressure of the tyres is to use a floor pump with a pressure gauge.
→ The tyre pressure must not fall below or exceed the minimum or maximum value (see "7.2
Tyre pressure" on page 48).
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: Test 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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