Pre ride checks.

gerroffandmilkit

Thinking safety here.

What pre ride checks is it wise to carry out before setting out?

How many just give a cursory glance over, and how many give the bike a serious check before riding?

Sprool

tyre pressure
bakes ok
saddle on
snacks in pocket
thats it

Gizmodo

Only tire pressures. I generally clean and lube after each ride (maybe every 2nd) so that's when I notice any wear/play.

Philinmerthyr

Lights fully charged

ShutUpLegs

Empty bowels, check
Strava route, check
Garmin started, check
Pedal

stueys

I always lift and drop the front wheel to check nothing has worked loose. I suspect losing the ability to steer on a descent would be disappointing....

Sprool

Heh, one mans disappointment is another mans challenge....

I7 Extreme

I usually lift the front of the frame to check for play in the headset or front wheel and check that the crank hasnt came loose. Apart from that most other things become obvious -flat tyres-wobbly saddle-breaks not working properly etc

TakeTurns

Bladder.

danlikesbikes

tyre pressure
QR's
Wheels seated - quick spin & not rubbing against brakes
Stuff for pockets - food, drink, phone, keys

Scrumple

I check my willy for spots.

teisetrotter

Weather - layers (amount of)
Tyre pressure
Bowels emptied
Fluids
Motivation

night_porter

Scrumple wrote:

I check my willy for spots.

Who is spots?

Is it always there?