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In the ABC Quick Check, which part do you check by looking for worn pads?

Brakes: look to see that your brake pads are not worn.

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  1. Bearings
  2. Brakes ✔
  3. Bolts

Why: B stands for Brakes. Look at your brake pads before you ride and make sure they are not worn down.

Huh, didn't know that: The C in the League's ABC Quick Check covers both the chain and the cranks.

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Answer: Brakes. B stands for Brakes. Look at your brake pads before you ride and make sure they are not worn down.

  1. League of American Bicyclists: Basic Bike Check bikeleague.org/videos/basic-bike-check
    Brakes: Look to see that your brake pads are not worn
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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