For a general order, I like: Frame inspection, seat post and stem not frozen, steering tube/headset. If you are going to lube the BB, do it now. After this everything else is a bolt on and can be replaced if the bike is worth it. Tires/inflation holds/ wheel straight enough to set brakes. Brakes, Shifters/brake leavers, cables. Crank arm/pedals, chain Derailleurs

Use a check list.

R

On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 7:33 AM, Tegan Moss [B!KE] < director@communitybikeshop.org> wrote:

Hi David,

We use the attached form for volunteer projects, a staff mechanic always does a once over after the build is finished. We always check if the seatpost is stuck before starting a build!

Another think that we have found really helpful is that B!KE also has a color code system on bike tags. We print on a five pack of color paper and each color means something: Orange, as is bike; Green, refurbished bike; Yellow, bike in progress; Pink, members bike (not for sale); Purple, EAB project (not for sale).

Hope that helps!

Best, Tegan

-- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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