Being able to repair a bike on the road, or on the trail, takes some luck, preparation and hopefully some calm thinking. A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the spare parts and tools that Imogen Smith and I would be taking to Europe for three races across France and Switzerland. The selection was […]
How to fix a broken chain
Bike riding is fun, and in general a lot more enjoyable than running. Primarily because you can freewheel, and not have to pedal the whole time. Of course, if this isn’t by choice as your chain has broken – it’s less fun. Broken chains can occur if the chain has been damaged by aggressive shifting, […]