How To Inspect Your Road Bike Before a Ride Video

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, demonstrates a quick pre-ride bike inspection in this video. Follow the ABC's checklist. A = Air: check your tire pressure—while you're at it, check that both quick-releases are securing your wheels safely to the frame. B = Brakes: Check that front and rear brakes engage properly. C = Chain: Check that your drivetrain is clean and lubed.

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Education

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• REI
• road biking
• road cycling
• pre-ride inspection
• how to
• safety

[Cyclelicious]

Kind of like the International Police Mountain Bike Association's "ABC Quick Check" but different.

A = Air, which Dan covers, but you should also check tires for sidewall damage.

B = Brakes. Pretty basic there.

C = Chain, cranks, and cogs. I like Dan's interpretation of 'everything the chain touches.'

Quick = Quick releases: wheels, brakes, seatpost and (for some folding bikes) handlebars and frame hinges.

Check = Check it over - look for loose parts and cracked pieces.

[MrMalibu881]

It was helpful to me.

[lhequatro]

in my country ( philippines ) , my friend ( professional rider ) always tell the group to check everything ,,,, like were in the middle of a ride ( like 30+ riders) he will shout ( check your bikes , cauz were about to show off the people and we will go for 40km/h XDD i loveeeee cycling

[crazyguitarist57]

If the gears are dirty, how should you clean them?

[XxBuLuMxX]

cool

[princess92822]

your so cute! i like all your videos they are very helpful, i just got a new bike Fuji and i am excited about having great rides. thank you.