OLGUBIKE SHOP

Language

Safe to check yourself3 steps

Noticing loose parts

Noticing looseness is your part; tightening critical connections is the workshop’s.

This guide is compiled from manufacturer manuals and well-known bike care sources; it has not been reviewed by a mechanic. You can confirm the information with reliable sources and with our store. When in doubt about safety, don’t ride.

When?

  • A new rattle over bumps
  • Play in the handlebar, saddle or wheels

How?

  1. Gently bounce the bike on the ground and listen.
  2. Gently rock the handlebar, saddle and wheels by hand.
  3. If an accessory is loose, secure or remove it before riding.

What does it depend on?

How often depends on how much and where you ride, the weather, the component and the manufacturer’s instructions. Instead of a fixed schedule, look for the signs above.

Related parts