Basic Bike Maintenance: Tools, Flats and Chain Care
Home bike maintenance basics: essential tools, a pre-ride check, fixing a flat, pumps and valves, chain cleaning and lubrication, and when to see a shop.
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Keep a bike running and fix problems on the road. Guides cover pumps and valve types, multitools, repair kits, flat-tire repair and cleaning and lubrication, based on manufacturer instructions.