What should I inspect before riding my new Magnum Bike?Updated a year ago
If you buy your e-bike through an authorized Magnum Dealer, purchase online and ship to a Magnum Dealer, or purchase online and select professional in-home assembly through Velotooler, your professional bike mechanic will inspect for all potential safety issues before handing over your e-bike!
But if you’d like to double-check for yourself, or if you chose DIY assembly, here’s what to look at before you ride.
Wheels and Tires
Is front axle fully tightened?
If applicable, is front wheel Quick Release operational?
Is rear axle fully tightened?
Is kickstand operational?
Are tires inflated to max pounds per square inch (PSI)?
Brakes and Gears
Are brake rotor bolts tightened?
Are brake calipers centered along rotor and mounting bolts tightened?
Are brake cable housing and hydraulic tube properly attached?
Are gears precisely installed?
Hanger trued
Limits set
Cables seated/tensioned
Derailleur mounted/tensioned
Derailleur angle and B screw set
Main Frame (Seat, Stem, Handlebars, Pedals)
Is seat level and nose in-line with the frame?
If applicable, is stem quill aligned, lubed, and wedged into fork steer tube?
Are stem and handlebars perpendicular to front wheel and fully torqued to 6 Newton-meters (nm)? To be 100% certain, you will need a torque wrench that shows torque force.
Are all grips, brake levers, and other handlebar attachments properly aligned and fully torqued to 4 Newton-meters (nm)? To be 100% certain, you will need a torque wrench that shows torque force.
Are pedals fully tightened to crank arms?
Are crank arms fully tightened to the spindle?
Are all frame bolts fully tightened?
Chain and Tires
Are chain guard bolts fully tightened?
Does chain operate without rubbing?
Is chain tensioner aligned and tightened?
Do tires operate without rubbing?
Display and Motor
Is battery charged?
Does display power on?
Does speedometer work and display correct units (mph/kph)?
Does pedal assist system (PAS) work?
Does throttle work?
Accessories
If applicable, are racks fully secured to frame?
Are all reflectors properly mounted? (Front and rear frame; right and left front wheel; right and left rear wheel)
Final Safety Check
Do lights work?
Does bell/horn work?
Do brakes work?