As strange as it may sound, lightweight road bikes don't break so much when you ride them, but rather when you park, store and transport them. Prevention is easy - you just have to think about it.
Level of difficultyfor everyone
AidsSpacers, adhesive film, foam tubes
TIPS:
- Foam tubes and spacers can usually be obtained cheaply or even free of charge from your bike dealer. Many manufacturers use such items to protect their bikes during transport to the dealer.
- Bike racks for cars that use claws to hold the down tube, seat tube or top tube in place are unsuitable for road bikes with thin-walled tubes. The clamping forces can damage the tube - sometimes without you being able to see it.
Switch off - not like this
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Switch off - here's how
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Parking and storage - but safely
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Transport and packaging - well protected
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