– Handlebar stem alignment – Hold front tyre between knees and turn gently to ensure that the handlebar stem is correctly aligned with the front wheel and tightened. If the bars move without the wheel moving then the stem needs tightening.

– Handlebar alignment – The handlebars should be centred, correctly aligned and secured by the stem.

– Headset bearings – Apply brakes and rock the bike back and for to feel for loose headset bearings.

– Have you got bar end plugs at the end of your handlebars ? If not, replace them.

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