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Wheel Inspection
It is most important that wheels are kept in top condition. Properly maintaining your bicycle's wheels will help braking
performance and stability when riding. Be aware of the following potential problems:
•Dirty or greasy rims:
Caution: These can render your brakes ineffective. Do not clean them with oily or greasy materials. When
cleaning, use a clean rag or wash with soapy water, rinse and air dry. Don't ride while they're wet.
When lubricating your bicycle, don't get oil on the rim braking surfaces.
•Quick Release:
Check that the quick release is set to the closed position and is properly tensioned before each ride. Check that the
wheel is properly mounted on the fork.
Caution: Maintain the closed position and the correct adjustment. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
•Wheels not straight:
Lift each wheel off the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of true. If wheels are not straight, they
will need to be adjusted. This is quite difficult and is best left to a bicycle specialist.
•Broken or loose spokes:
Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged.
Caution: Such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected.
Again, spoke repairs are best handled by a specialist.
•Loose hub bearings:
Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side.
Caution: If there is movement between the axle and the hub, do not ride the bicycle. Adjustment is required.
•Axle nuts:
Check that these are tight before each ride.
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If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping your
fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever does
not leave a clear imprint in the palm of you hand, the tension
is insufficient. Open the lever, turn the adjusting, and try
again. Continue until the QR lever closes properly.
Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for a
correct quick release adjustment. Failure to properly adjust
the quick release mechanism can cause the wheel to wobble
or disengage, which could cause you to lose control and fall,
resulting in serous injury or death.
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