In addition to the most useful tricks and tips for dealing with defects on your bike, you will also learn what belongs in your first aid kit - and how to use it. Breakdowns are one thing. Prevention is another: Even with the best bike, you are not immune to unexpected defects. But with good preparation, you can save yourself a lot of trouble. With our short checklist, you can identify the weak points on your bike before the tour. The result: fewer defects on the trail and more fun on the bike. With this special, you are fully prepared. We help you to avoid breakdowns on tour and to repair them quickly if the worst comes to the worst.
We show you these repair tips for bikers:
- Slashed tyres and burst inner tubes
- Broken derailleur cables, chainsucks, bent derailleur hangers and torn derailleurs
- Squealing brakes and grinding discs
- Broken handlebars and torn seat quick-releases
- Leaking dampers
- Roughly centre cracked spokes and figure eights
- Defective zips and broken buckles
- First aid for bruises, sprains, gaping wounds
You can find the detailed "First aid for bikes and bikers" special in the PDF download below.
