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Is your bike fit to use?

 

See if your bike is in good working order with this check list

 

Your bicycle handbook, and your cycle dealer can help you to make sure that YOUR bicycle is safe. Here are some simple checks that you can do on your own.

 

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Does your bicycle fit you?

A bicycle which is the wrong size for you is hard to handle.

Complete this “BIKE-FIT” check list.

 

Bike-Fit - when sitting on the saddle:             

  • Can you reach the handlebars without stretching?
  • Can you rest your fingers on the brake levers easily and comfortably without leaning too far forward?
  • With your legs straight, can you touch the ground with the balls of your feet? (fleshy part of your foot near the toes)

If you answer NO to any of the questions above, the bike may be the wrong size or your handlebars and saddle may need adjustment. . .

 

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Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111