The ABCDDSQ Quick check

• A Air

  Check that you have air in your tyres.

• B Brakes

  Check each brake by wheeling the bike forward and squeezing the brakes one at a time.

• C Chain

  The chain should be black or silver, not rusty.

• D Direction

  The headset should be tight so that the handlebars do not move independently of the wheel.

• D Drop

  Drop the bike gently from a height of about 5cm and listen for any unusual rattles or creaks.

• S Seat

  Is it firmly attached and at a good height for the rider?

• Q Quick

  Are the quick release levers tight? Check both wheels.