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full braking force at the levers without having them touch the handlebar? If
not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes are
properly adjusted. See Sections 6.C.1 and 6.C.2 for details.
WARNING: Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake shoes is
dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.
Quick Releases: Are the front wheel, rear wheel and seat post quick releases
properly adjusted and in the locked position? See Section 6.A and 6.B for
details.
WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can
cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, which can
cause damage to the bicycle and serious injury or death.
Handlebar and saddle alignment: Are the saddle and handlebar stem correct-
ly parallel to the bike's top tube and tight enough so that you can't twist
them out of alignment?
Handlebar ends: Are the handlebar grips secure and in good condition? If not,
replace them. Are the handlebar ends and extensions plugged? If not, plug
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