Roadworthy check
You can take the general check on the (new) bicycle along
with the following bullet points:
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Are there any visible damages?
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Is the bicycle firmly standing on the kickstand?
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Does the bicycle make odd noises when cycling?
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Is the seatpost greased? (with acid-free vaseline)
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Is the steer stam greased? (with acid-free vaseline)
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Is there any slack in the bearings on the front fork?
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Are all bolts and nuts provided with blanco tectyl?
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Are all other possible small metal parts provided with
blanco tectyl?
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Are the wheels greased (with acid-free vaseline) and is
the grease rubbed out?
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Does the lock run smoothly and is it greased?
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Does the kick-stand work smoothly and is it greased?
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How does the bell sound? Is it mounted at the right
position?
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Are both the pedals greased at the screw-thread and
are they mounted properly?
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