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- Step-by-step instructions for changing tubeless tyres: Deflate, loosen tyre bead, remove tyre from rim with jacks
- Fitting new tyres: Clean the rim, check the running direction, fit one side of the tyre, fill with sealant, fit the second side, pop in the tyre
- Common problems and solutions: tyres that are difficult to fit, lack of "plop", air loss due to valve, bead, rim tape or dried-out sealant

Tubeless step by step: Changing tyres on a gravel bike

- Hydraulic disc brakes adjust automatically, so pad wear often goes unnoticed and can cause expensive disc damage.  
- Check the pads regularly by visual inspection and measurement, replace them when there is approx. 1 mm of residual friction material and stop riding if there is metallic scratching.  
- Check brake discs for minimum thickness using calipers, replace if there are grooves, discolouration or warping and replace pads together with worn discs.

Disc brakes: detecting wear on the brake disc and brake pad

- Regular inspection and lubrication of the seat post prevents seizure and possible total damage to the road bike frame.  
- Tighten all safety-relevant clamps on the cockpit and seat post with a correctly adjusted torque spanner.  
- Replace the handlebar tape and refresh the paintwork with sealant after washing to improve appearance, protection and cleaning.

Spring check safety and appearance: making your bike look like new

- Check chain wear by visual inspection or chain gauge; replace parts in the event of severe elongation and "shark teeth" on sprockets/chainrings.
- Before the first ride after a standstill, soften the release hardness of the pedals, check the tight fit in the crank arm and any bearing play.
- Wax instead of oil keeps the drivetrain cleaner and reduces wear, but requires thorough degreasing, careful application and attention in wet conditions.

Spring check: Check the drivetrain chain and sprockets for wear

- Disc brakes: Early, defined pressure point, pad thickness min. 1 mm, change DOT fluid every two years.
- Discs and calipers: Check regularly for wear, lateral run-out, minimum thickness and remove dirt without solvent.
- Rim brakes: Check rim flanks, control holes, lining grooves, Bowden cable and pressed-in aluminium particles and replace in good time.

Spring check: What to look out for in the brakes of your road or gravel bike

- Before the start of the season, check tyres for grit and check tubes and valves for cracks, fit and mobility.  
- For tubeless tyres, completely remove old, thickened sealant and valve residue; do not mix fresh sealant with other brands.  
- Check wheels for bearing play, concentricity and spoke tension; if unsure, leave centring work to a specialist workshop; tubeless offers more performance, tubing more simplicity.

Spring check for road and gravel bikes: checklist for tyres and wheels

Screwdriver tips

- Minimum equipment: inner tube/flick kit, tyre levers, mini pump, multitool, ID/health insurance and cash, from 90 minutes also food and drink.  
- Light, soft items belong in the jersey pocket; hard, heavy or sharp-edged items should be stored away or placed in the side pockets.  
- Depending on your riding style, there is a trend towards minimally packed jerseys or a combination of jersey bags and frame bags for self-sufficient rides lasting several hours.

Packing list for a road bike tour: What belongs in your jersey pocket? (and what not to pack)

- Discounter locks from Aldi and Lidl are very easy to pick and only offer minimal, short-term theft protection in the visible area.
- The Crivit toolbox from Lidl contains outdated, sometimes weak tools and is only suitable for occasional, simple repairs at best.
- Aldi's mini pump works well as a puncture repair tool, but the holder supplied is impractical and can lead to a foot collision when riding.

Discounter bike products in the test: We advise against these products

- 20-piece Crivit tool set for 19.99 euros, compact case, aimed at low-cost all-round maintenance for various types of bike.
- Several tools are outdated or imprecise: chain whip too wide, weak square puller, imprecise pedal spanner, burr on cassette tool.
- Some tools are useful (chain riveter, Allen key, T25, Hollowtech spanner), overall only suitable for older bikes and basic work.

Bicycle tools from the discounter: The Lidl Bike Tool Kit in a professional check

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Tubeless step by step
Changing tyres on a gravel bike

Disc brakes
Detecting wear on the brake disc and brake pad

Spring check safety and appearance
Making your bike look like new

Screwdriver tips

Spring check
Check the drivetrain chain and sprockets for wear

Spring check
What to look out for in the brakes of your road or gravel bike

Spring check for road and gravel bikes
Checklist for tyres and wheels

Tool

Packing list for a road bike tour
What belongs in your jersey pocket? (and what not to pack)

Discounter bike products in the test
We advise against these products

Bicycle tools from the discounter
The Lidl Bike Tool Kit in a professional check

Workshop

Tubeless step by stepChanging tyres on a gravel bike

Disc brakesDetecting wear on the brake disc and brake pad

Spring check safety and appearanceMaking your bike look like new

Screwdriver tips

Spring checkCheck the drivetrain chain and sprockets for wear

Spring checkWhat to look out for in the brakes of your road or gravel bike

Spring check for road and gravel bikesChecklist for tyres and wheels

Tool

Packing list for a road bike tourWhat belongs in your jersey pocket? (and what not to pack)

Discounter bike products in the testWe advise against these products

Bicycle tools from the discounterThe Lidl Bike Tool Kit in a professional check

Tubeless step by step
Changing tyres on a gravel bike

Disc brakes
Detecting wear on the brake disc and brake pad

Spring check safety and appearance
Making your bike look like new

Spring check
Check the drivetrain chain and sprockets for wear

Spring check
What to look out for in the brakes of your road or gravel bike

Spring check for road and gravel bikes
Checklist for tyres and wheels

Packing list for a road bike tour
What belongs in your jersey pocket? (and what not to pack)

Discounter bike products in the test
We advise against these products

Bicycle tools from the discounter
The Lidl Bike Tool Kit in a professional check