Bicycle repair in the field

Undoubtedly, in a bicycle, as in any complex mechanism, breakdowns can occur and occur. It is often not the malfunction itself that is troubling, but the fact that, according to Murphy's law, this malfunction often occurs at the most inopportune moment. For example, on a long trip, when there are no pullers and other special tools at hand, and the nearest store for cycling parts is countless kilometers, repairing a bicycle brings a lot of trouble.

Punctured camera

This is one of the most common faults. Therefore, it is recommended to always carry a bike cap or a spare camera. If, nevertheless, this trouble has occurred, and to the house is far away, and there is not a velopreech, or a spare chamber - take out the damaged camera from the tire. After that, tightly cover the tire with grass, and drive to the repair site without making harsh maneuvers.

Broken spoke

This is the second most popular nuisance. You can carry a few spare spokes, but there is not always a special tool and time to replace them. After all, often repairing a bicycle is mandatory, and the spokes break on the rear wheel. If this happens on the side of the asterisks (cassette), you will need a special puller, which is not always at hand. Therefore, if it is not possible to replace the broken spoke with a new one, use ordinary steel wire. The fragments of the spoke are bent with the help of pliers and are connected with each other by a piece of wire. If a head break occurs, the wire is passed through the hole in the flange and connected to the piece of the spoke, as in the previous case.

Remove the connecting rod without a puller

The need to remove the connecting rods arises when you want to replace the bearings of the carriage or the entire carriage assembly. For this, there are special pullers. If you do not have it, unscrew the screw or nut that fixes the connecting rod, and drive so several hundred meters, giving a good effort to the pedals. After that, tap the hammer with a hammer and "pull it off" from the seat.

How to dismantle the "stuck" pedals?

Often you have to apply a strong force when turning the pedals into the connecting rods. Further, during operation, the thread is tightened even more, and when it becomes necessary to replace or maintain them, it is almost impossible to unscrew them. You can try to solve this problem with boiling water. Since the material of the connecting rod and the pedal axis have different expansion factors, watering the unit with hot water, it is usually possible to get the pedal still "released" and wriggled out.

Helpful advice

Picking up the onboard computer, it is necessary to remember about the Russian roads and specific requirements of devices for them. The device must be resistant to vibrations, water resistant, with a sun-protective coating, as well as a high-capacity battery for long-time work in an autonomous mode. It should accurately display the parameters, be functional, ergonomic and reliable.

Simply the ideal bike computer will be one in which all the above functions will be combined, as well as a GPS-navigator. With such a device the rider will never get into trouble and will not be exhausted in an unknown place, not knowing the way back.

When choosing a computer, it is necessary to pay special attention to the method of attaching the sensor to the spokes, so that you do not have to worry once more, the sensor will fly off at the nearest pit or not. And the bike computer is obliged to fasten on the handlebars not only reliably, but also it should be easily removed. Fastening to it should be qualitative, and latches strong. Also worth paying attention to the warranty provided by the manufacturer. At high-quality computers it will be 3-5 years.