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Doctor Bike checklist – Cambridge Cycling Campaign
Cycle make, type, model:
Item
Check
Fail
Remarks
Front tyre
good tread; no splits, cracks or holes; pumped hard
Front wheel
true; no broken/missing spokes; good rim
Front hub
no wobble; turns smoothly
Front mudguard
firmly fixed
Front brake blocks
correctly fitted and aligned; not worn away
Front brake
correctly adjusted; cable and calliper safely fixed
Front brake lever
comfortable position; firmly fixed; cable not frayed
Headset/steering
no wobble; correctly adjusted
Handlebars
not distorted; ends protected
Front forks
appear true and undamaged
Frame
appears true and undamaged
Rear brake lever
comfortable position; firmly fixed; cable not frayed
Rear brake
correctly adjusted; cable and calliper safely fixed
Rear brake blocks
correctly fitted and aligned; not worn away
Rear mudguard
safely fixed; no sharp mudguard stays
Rear tyre
good tread; no splits, cracks or holes; pumped hard
Rear wheel
true; no broken/missing spokes; good rim
Rear hub
no wobble; turns smoothly
Bottom bracket
no wobble; lock ring tight; sufficiently lubricated
Pedal cranks
straight; fixed securely
Pedals
complete; turning freely; not bent
Chainwheel
not bent; teeth not worn
Chain
not too worn; not slack; greased not rusty
Gears
properly adjusted; lubricated sufficiently
Saddle
safely fixed; straight; comfortable height (excl. BMX)
Rack/carrier/luggage
firmly secured
Front lamp (if carried)
white; firmly fixed; good light to front; correct height
Rear lamp (if carried)
red; firmly fixed; visible to rear; correct height
Rear reflectors
clean and secure; visible to rear; correct height
During the test on this vehicle, the defects noted below were noticed, which in the opinion of the tester, render the vehicle dangerous for use on the road:
Tested on 13 June 1998 at the Guildhall, Cambridge
Tester:
Take this form to your local specialist bike shop for repairs. Several Cambridge bike shops offer discounts for members of the Cambridge Cycling Campaign.