This time of year there is a dramatic increase in bicycle
punctures. This is usually because of the hedge cutting that takes
place throughout June but also the gause bush and hawthorn bushes
on the pathways around our lovely island paths.
If you do repair your puncture make sure you have checked to
remove the offending item from the tyre before installing
new/repaired inner tube or else sure an back wheel follows front
wheel you will get another puncture very soon.
Make sure your run your fingers around the inside of the tyre
and if you feel anything sharp remove it with tweezers.
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Another common misunderstanding which makes cycling harder for
the rider is saddle height.
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The chain is fundamental to the bicycles transmission yet so
many run these either dry or rusty or over oiled and dirty. A chain
should be one of the most cared for components of your bike. When
you purchased a new bike it was clean enough that you could eat a
packet of crisps directly after touching the chain.
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Sounds simple but ensuring you have the correct tyre pressure is
an important part of bike maintenance.
The easiest way to make your cycling harder than necessary is to
ride with your tyres under pressure.
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