We have begun accepting bicycles for inspection, get your bike in now and get ready for the MS 150. Inspection guidlines follow:
Bicycle Safety Inspection Minimum Standards
FRAME
- Straight by visual inspection.
- Structurally sound, no separated or cracked frame tubes, no rusted thru tubes.
- Head tube, top and down tubes must be straight.
FORK
- Must be aligned with frame.
- Fork ends secure an undamaged.
HEADSET
- Properly adjusted as to not cause binding and tight enough to not cause wobbling due to movement.
- Pitted headsets that cause “indexed” steering should be replaced.
STEM
- Not past limit line.
- Secure in frame.
- No stripped bolts or nuts.
- Properly secure handlebar so that it will not move or spin upon hitting a bump.
HANDLEBAR
- No bent or uneven bars.
- No visible cracks.
- Must have bar end plugs.
- Grips must be secure.
- Bar ends or aero bars must be properly installed and tightened.
- No Corrosion.
- Bar end position.
Brake Levers
- Must be in a position so that they can be safely reached.
- Must be secure on handlebar.
SHIFT LEVERS
- Must function properly (test operation of gears).
- Must be securely attached on to frame or handlebars.
DERAIILLEUR
- High and low adjustment limits must be properly set.
- Hanger alignment must be checked.
BRAKE CALIPERS/SYSTEM
- Must be properly adjusted so they safely stop the bike.
- Disc brakes must be free running with no rotor drag.
- Brake calipers must be securely attached.
- Brake pads must be properly aligned with the rim.
- Brake pads must have proper amount of pad material left.
WHEELS
- Quick release skewers must be properly installed.
- Must be true to within 1/8 of an inch.
- No major flat spots or other visible rim damage such as cracks on rim surface or ferrules.
- Spokes need to be in good working order; severely rusted spokes are a safety issue and make roadside repairs very difficult.
- Hubs must turn freely and not have excessive play.
- Nuts and bolts must be secure.
TIRES
- No excessive dry rot.
- No large cuts or deviations in casing that may cause tube failure.
- No large brake induced bald spots.
- No trainer tires.
PEDALS
- Toe clip and straps must be secure.
- Pedals must turn freely.
- Pedals must be tight on cranks.
- Clip less systems must be functional.
- Recommended to bring shoe in for proper testing.
CABLES/HOUSING
- Must be secure on frame.
- Housing should be in good condition, not crimped or bent.
CRANKS/BOTTOM BRAKETS
- Must be secure on frame.
- No missing chaining bolts.
- No visible cracks.
- Crank bearings turn freely, and have no more than 1/8 inch of side-to-side play.
- Chain ring straight.
CHAIN
- No kinks that would affect shifting or cause skipping under a load.
- No plate separation.
- No corrosion.
SEAT AND POST
- Seat must be secure on post.
- Post may not be above maximum limit.
- Seat binder mechanism must be in good working condition.
- Seat height must be properly adjusted to fit rider.
ACCESSORIES
- All accessories on the bike must be properly installed so to not cause a hazard. Items such as frame pumps, computers, bags, aero bars, or cards in the spokes must be such as to not cause danger by becoming entangled with the rider or their bike, or cause poor operation or access to brakes, shifters, etc., etc.