Repair Form

Bike Check Form

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Sizing and set up

Frame size:*

Can the user stand over the bike (just in front of the saddle), with heels flat on the ground and with a least 30mm clearance between top tube and crotch?

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Reach:*

When seated on the saddle can the user reach the handle bars and brakes without feeling overstretched?

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Saddle height:*

Sit on the saddle. Can the user reach the ground (tip-toe)? If the user sits on the saddle and puts right heel on the pedal - when the pedal is at its lowest point do they have just a slight bend at the knee.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Brake lever alignment:*

Hands not bend up or down to reach lever.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Brake lever reach:*

Can the user reach and apply both brakes comfortably? Excessive effort should not be required. Are levers too far from handlebar to reach?

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

M-shape bike check

Front wheel

Quick releases and wheel nuts:*

Quick-releases must be firmly closed and the lever not exposed. Are the wheel nuts tight? Wheels should be centralised in the fork and the frame.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Bearings:*

Grasp each rim and rock it from side to side. Play at the rim must not exceed 3mm (2mm for small wheeled bikes).

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Rims out of true:*

Spin the wheels. The rims should not touch the brake blocks or the tyre touch the frame.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Defects:*

Check wheel rims for defects (dents etc.) that might cause the brakes to grab.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Spokes:*

Spokes should not be corroded or loose. Missing spokes need to be replaced.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Tyres

Condition:*

The tyres should have a reasonable amount of tread and should not be cracked or split, bulging or gashed.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Inflation:*

Is the tyre pumped up? You should barely be able to squeeze the tyre’s side-walls between your finger and thumb. If you can noticeably squeeze the side walls they are too soft.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Front brake

Cables:*

Apply the brakes, pulling the levers back hard ten times making sure nothing 'gives'.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Adjustment:*

Brakes must make contact with the rim before the lever is pulled back more than one third of its travel.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Alignment:*

Ensure that the brake blocks are not rubbing against the tyre or sticking out under the wheel rims.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Action:*

Push the bike backwards and forwards, applying the brakes and checking that they work.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Attachment:*

The brake units should be attached firmly to the frame or fork.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Wear:*

Check that the brake blocks are not excessively or unevenly worn. The metal shoe must not touch the rim.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Cables:*

Cables must not be frayed, corroded, broken etc...

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Forks & headset

Condition:*

There should be no signs of accident damage such as wrinkled paint near the top of the forks.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Alignment:*

The forks should follow the same line or appear to travel forwards of the head tube.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Headset:*

There should be no more than a hint of rocking movement between the headset parts. Lift the front end of the bike and turn the bars slowly. There should be no more than the merest hint of 'notching'.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Handlebars & stem

Handlebars:*

The handlebars should be firmly clamped to the stem and should not move independently of the front wheel.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Plugs:*

The end plugs should not be missing.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Breaks and gears:*

The brake and gear levers should be firmly attached.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Stem:*

Check that the maximum extension height mark has not been exceeded (the mark should not be visible). Stand in front of the bike, lock the front wheel between your legs and turn the bars side to side. The stem should be firmly tightened and stay aligned with the front wheel.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Drive system

Bottom bracket:*

Try to rock the cranks from side to side. Any play at the ends of the cranks should not exceed 4 mm.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Cranks and chainrings:*

They should be tight on the bottom bracket axle.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Pedals:*

Check that the pedals are complete: no missing rubbers, no excessive wear. Check they are fastened tightly to the cranks.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Front gears:*

Check that the chain will not come off the front chain ring(s). Check that the gears shift correctly. Look for defective cables, or defective or incompatible components.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Chain lubrication:*

The chain should be lightly lubricated. A very dry or dusty chain or one with stiff links is likely to break.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Frame & saddle

Frame:*

Look for obvious defects including wrinkled paint around where the top tube and down tube meet the head tube. On folding bikes make sure the clamps are firmly closed.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Seat post:*

Check that the maximum height mark on the seat post has not been exceeded.

Good Working Order
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Needs Attention

Saddle:*

Grasp each end of the saddle and try and rock it. It should not move, either up and down or side to side. The saddle should be level or point slightly down.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

To finish off

Rear brake:*

7 checks, as per front brake.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Rear wheel/tyre:*

7 checks, as per front wheel and tyre.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Rear gears:*

Go through the gears and ensure the derailleur does not foul the wheel. Check that the gears do not slip, and that the chain does not come off and jam between the smallest rear sprocket and the frame.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

Final checks:*

Finally, check for and adjust any unsafe accessories. They should all be firmly attached and not jump off or swing into a wheel or other moving part: mudguards, racks, locks, reflectors, chain guards and kick stands etc.

Good Working Order
Check within 6 months
Needs Attention

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