What is 'Refurbished'
A refurbished bike by definition is a bike which has gone through our 30 point inspection and had anything replaced or repaired bringing it back to ‘good as new’ condition.
The 30 point inspection:
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Body |
✓ |
|
Check for frame damage |
✓ |
|
Check for rear rack damage |
✓ |
|
Straight handlebars |
✓ |
|
Kickstand works correctly / adjusted to correct height |
✓ |
|
Pedal bearings okay (change if unstable) |
✓ |
|
Crank arms straight |
✓ |
|
Check suspension |
✓ |
|
All bolts tightened |
✓ |
|
Reflectors front & back |
✓ |
|
Test battery lock |
✓ |
|
Electrical |
✓ |
|
Test motor |
✓ |
|
Test brake sensors (at least one functioning) |
✓ |
|
Check for loose connections and physical damage to cables |
✓ |
|
Lights work and firmly fastened |
✓ |
|
Check battery and battery charger (ensure fully charged) |
✓ |
|
Wheels |
✓ |
|
Wheels are tight, straight and have no physical damage |
✓ |
|
Tyres above 70% tread |
✓ |
|
Tyres pumped up to correct pressure |
✓ |
|
Brakes above 70% with alligator pads adjusted correctly |
✓ |
|
Disc brakes not warped |
✓ |
|
Check tension of spokes |
✓ |
|
Mudguards not rubbing and centred |
✓ |
|
Driveline |
✓ |
|
Chainring straight |
✓ |
|
Gears changing smoothly |
✓ |
|
Chain not stretched past 0.5mm |
✓ |
|
Check bottom bracket |
✓ |
|
Hanger straight (8-Speed) |
✓ |
|
Check rear hub (3-Speed) |
✓ |
|
Nexus hub adjusted correctly (3-Speed) |
✓ |
|
Clean and oil chain |
✓ |
|
Beautify |
✓ |
|
Deep clean |
✓ |
|
Touch up black and white surfaces |
✓ |
|
Test lock and clean rust with WD40 |
✓ |
This work is done by our qualified bike mechanics and is double checked before any bike leaves the workshop or is put on show for sale. See our video of how we go through this checklist here.