We run down a quick kids mountain bike safety check that is a must before every ride. One you get the hang of it, it will only take 60 seconds and can save a lot of headaches at the trail head and prevent an unnecessary injury. It can be done pre or post ride just make sure you do it! Riding with kids is all about minimizing risk and making smart choices...this is an easy one.
There is no right way or wrong way to do this as long as all the basics are covered. Developing a methodological approach will ingrain it in your head and you will find it really easy to perform. You will also be surprised what you catch : loose headset, backed off pedal threads, loose/broken spoke etc. If you do find any surprises, make sure to take care of maintenance as soon as possible yourself or bring to you local bike shop for qualified mechanics to fix the issues. Check out some of our maintenance tutorials here.
