Checking The Rims For Wobble; Checking The Rims For Soiling (Only Applies To Bikes With Rim Brakes); Checking The Tyre - Ghost Bike User Manual

2. Run your finger nail across the rim flank. You should not feel scratches or scores.

7.1.2.2 Checking the rims for wobble:

1. Pick up the bike and rotate the front- and rear wheel in turn.
2. Pay attention to the clearance between rim and brake blocks, on bikes with disc brakes to the distance
between rim and frame strut or fork rod. Maximum permissible deviation per revolution:
• 0.5 mm for rims with rim brake
• 2.0 mm for rims without rim brake

7.1.2.3 Checking the rims for soiling (only applies to bikes with rim brakes)

1. Inspect the rims for soiling, in particular for oil or grease. Soiled rims must be cleaned immediately (see
section 14.2, How to clean and care for your bike).

7.1.2.4 Checking the tyre

1. Inspect your tyres for visible signs of damage, foreign bodies and wear.
• The tyre rubber must have its original profile over its whole surface.
• The tyre fabric under the rubber layer must not be visible.
• There must be no visible blisters or cracks.
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