During the first month, focus on safe assembly, familiar controls and changes from the bike's starting condition. This is an observation plan, not an invented mandatory service interval or extra warranty condition.
At arrival, establish the starting condition
Photograph the packaging, visible delivery damage and bike before discarding packing materials. Keep the order reference, serial number, supplied instructions and component information together. If something looks damaged, report it promptly through the seller's published process instead of riding to see whether it improves.
Complete assembly only as described in the supplied instructions. Wheel retention, pedals, steering, brakes and folding joints need the correct method. If instructions or settings are missing, have the correct information established before use. Do not substitute torque values from another bicycle.
| When | What to check | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Before the first ride | Assembly complete, secure wheels and steering, functioning brakes, tires and required lighting | Unresolved assembly questions and any damage |
| Before subsequent rides | Visible tire damage, brake feel, wheel security, battery condition and controls | Changes from the previous normal condition |
| After early local rides | New rubbing, movement, noises, shifting problems or error messages | Which conditions bring on the symptom |
| After impact, heavy exposure or unusual behaviour | Safety condition before further use | Event, affected area and safe photographs |
| During the first month | Recurring symptoms and maintenance completed | Dates, work performed and parts used |
Learn the bike near home first
Choose safe conditions to practise starting, stopping, changing assistance and shifting where fitted. Keep early journeys short enough to return without relying on an unfamiliar battery display. Check that you can reach the controls and stop securely before joining normal traffic.
F6 Pro needs its folding mechanism checked using its own instructions. SU7's rear rack does not establish child seat or passenger approval. XT90 does not include rear lighting in the current specification, so resolve the complete required lighting setup before conditions requiring it.
Know which changes need prompt inspection
Stop riding if steering or wheels feel loose, braking becomes weak, structural damage is visible or folding joints will not secure correctly. Electrical shutdown, damaged wiring or battery warning signs need assessment rather than repeated attempts to continue.
For less urgent symptoms, record when they appear. For example, note whether shifting noise occurs in one gear, under load or after an impact. Do not adjust several systems at once and lose the evidence that helps identify the cause.
Keep routine care specific
Use the bike and component instructions for cleaning, lubrication, inflation and inspection. Keep care products away from brake surfaces and electrical connections. Tire pressure, suspension settings, chain products and service frequency depend on the fitted equipment and use.
Follow any actual service schedule supplied with the bike. Wet, gritty or demanding use may require earlier attention, but this guide does not create universal distance or calendar intervals. Ask the servicing workshop which work it can undertake and what it will document.
Copy this maintenance record
- Date and approximate distance covered.
- Check, symptom or service reason.
- Conditions when the symptom appears.
- Work completed and component or part details.
- Who performed the work and any next instructions.
- Photos, invoice or support reference where relevant.
Keep the record with your order file. It helps you notice repeat faults and gives support more useful information than an isolated description weeks after the event.
Sources and scope
Reviewed 28 October 2026. Trek's riding checklist supports the general practice of checking tires, brakes, visibility and battery readiness. It is an industry reference, not the assembly or maintenance manual for your ARSK bike.
