INSPECT

1. Helmet - is it cracked? Is it over 3 years old? - If so, time for a new one
2. Tire Pressure - over the Winter, your tires may have lost air
   
3. Spare Tube. If in doubt, inflate it to see if it holds air. If bad - replace it.
4. Tool Kit Contents - Do you have workable tire levers? the right master link? a multi-tool? are the patches dried up?A way to inflate a tire (pump or CO2)?
   
5. Tire Sealant if running tubeless - This stuff dries up! you should add new every 6 months or sooner depending on temperature and use.
   
6. Spare sealant in your tool kit - Is it still liquid or has it dried up?
7. Chain - here is link for a quick inspection with a ruler
   
8. Cleats (if clip-less) - are they worn? are the bolts tight?
   
9. Tires for wear-n-tear - make sure they are not cracked, weathered or worn down
10. Shifting - it should be buttery-smooth!
    
11. Quick-release skewers or through axles - Are they loose? Are they too tight?
12. Wobbly Wheels - Do your wheels wobble when they spin? If so, they may need trued up
13. Spokes - Check each spoke to make sure one is not bent or broken
    
14. Brake Level pull (if the lever pulls back toward the grip without stopping the bike very well, you may need an adjustment or new pads
    
15. Brake pads - Are they worn?
    
16. Brakes - If rim brakes are the brake pads pressing against your rim straight and equal?
17. Ensure the rim braking area is smooth without grooves
    
18. Wheel cracks - inspect the area around each spoke for cracks and any sign of the spoke wanting to 'pull through' the wheel
19. Look for dents in the rim
20. DI2 shifting? Are the batteries charged?
    
21. Your frame for any cracks
22. Pedals - depending on the type, they may need tightened, lubed or rebuilt
23. Cycling Shoes - are the Boa wires starting to fray? velcro ripping off or getting worn? shoe-strings broken or frayed?
24. Tail light batteries (replace or re-charge)
25. Head light batteries (replace or re-charge)
26. Mounting straps (check the rubber to make sure it is not cracked and weathered
27. Bar Tape? Is it torn or worn? Do you have a new favorite color? Time to replace.
28. Bar ends - are they missing? more folks get impaled by their bars than you think!
    
29. Bike Rack on your automobile - Make sure the hitch bolt is still tight and all the straps and mechanisms function properly
30. Padded shorts - is the chamois shot? They don't last forever.
31. Seat and rails - inspect for cracks in the under-body of the seat. Look a the rails for bends and cracks
    
32. BIKEIOWA Sticker - Is the one on your bike or back window of your car still holding up? if not, let us know and we'll get you a new one!

LUBE

• Chain
• Pedals
• Cables - some get lubed and some don't
• Automotive bicycle rack pivot points
  
  

RECORD

1. The Serial number for each of your bicycles
2. Take photos of your bicycle, all accessories and anything that makes your bicycle unique in case it is stolen.
3. Take photos of your space where you store your bicycle, gear accessories in case of a break-in or fire