Dr Bike can check over your bike, making small adjustments and advising on more major repairs. You can also obtain information on cycling in central London. This service is free of charge.
Monday 26th September 2011 16:15-19:15
Dr Bike in Hyde Park
Rotten Row / West Carriage Drive
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Tuesday 27th September 2011 16:15-19:15
Dr Bike in Kensington Gardens
The Broad Walk / Mount Walk by small drinking fountain
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Wednesday 28th September2011 16:15-19:15
Dr Bike in Hyde Park
The Broad Walk near Aldford Street
If site unavailable, Rotten Row / West Carriage Drive
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Thursday 29th September 2011 16:15-19:15
Dr Bike in Regent's Park
Broad Walk near drinking fountain
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Friday 30th September 2011 16:15-19:15
Dr Bike in St James's Park
The Mall / Duke of York Steps
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| Front wheel | True (not buckled). No broken/missing spokes. Good rim. |
| Front tyre | Good tread. No splits. cracks or holes. Pumped hard. Valve straight |
| Front hub | No wobble. Turns smoothly. Wheel securely fixed |
| Front mudguard | Firmly fixed. No sharp mudguard stays |
| Front brake blocks | Correctly fitted. Not worn away |
| Front brake | Firmly fixed. Correctly adjusted. |
| Front brake lever | Comfortable position. Firmly fixed. Cable not frayed. |
| Headset/steering | No wobble. Correctly adjusted |
| Handlebars | Not distorted. Ends protected |
| Front forks | Appear true and undamaged |
| Frame | Appears true and undamaged |
| Rear brake lever | Comfortable position. Firmly fixed. Cable not frayed |
| Rear brake | Firmly fixed. Correctly adjusted |
| Rear brake blocks | Correctly fitted and aligned. Not worn away |
| Rear mudguard | Safely fixed. No sharp mudguard stays |
| Rear tyre | Good tread. No splits. cracks or holes. Pumped hard. Valve straight. |
| Rear wheel | True. No broken/missing spokes. Good rim |
| Rear hub | No wobble. Turns smoothly. Wheel securely fixed |
| Bottom bracket | No wobble. . lock ring tight. Sufficiently lubricated |
| Pedal cranks | Straight |
| Pedals | Complete. Turning freely. Not bent |
| Chainwheel | Not bent. Teeth not worn |
| Chainguard | Firmly fixed. Not bent |
| Chain | Not too worn. Not slack. Lightly oiled not rusty |
| Gears | Properly adjusted. Lubricated sufficiently |
| Saddle | Safely fixed. Straight. comfortable height (unless BMX) |
| Rack/carrier/bags etc. | Firmly secured |
| Front lamp (if carried) | White. Firmly fixed. Good light to front |
| Rear lamp (if carried) | Red. Firmly fixed. Visible to rear |
| Reflectors | Clean and secure |
| Lights & reflectors | Correct height on bicycle |