Component: Standard bike frame Check: Straight and no cracks or broken welds
Component: Full suspension bike frame Check: Good condition
Component: Standard front forks Check: Straight and no cracks
Component: Rear derailleur hanger Check: Straight and correctly mounted
Component: Rear shocks Check: Oil leakage, movement in bushings
Component: Drive chain Check: Sprockets and cassettes for wear and chains for stretch
Component: Gear cables and cable Check: In good condition and adjusted accordingly
Component: Rear derailleur Check: Straight and correctly adjusted and all bearings and bushes in good condition including jockey wheels
Component: Brakes – Front and Rear Check: Pads – new or near new and adjusted correctly; cables and cable housing in good condition; Hydraulic Hoses in good condition
Component: Wheels Check: Hubs – Bearings and rear freewheel in good condition; Spokes all straight and correct tension; Rim – straight and sidewalls still have good thickness; Tires have plenty of tread and suitable for the terrain on the tour; Tubes – new or near new, no old puncture repairs
Component: Pedals Check: Bearings in good condition and adjusted correctly
Component: Bottom Bracket Check: Bearings in good condition and adjusted correctly
Component: Headset Check: Bearings in good condition and adjusted correctly
Component: Handlebars Check: Straight and no cracks
Component: Seat Check: In good condition seat rails no cracks or bends
