Level of difficultyfor everyone
ToolValve tool, possibly small open-end spanner, air pump, tyre moistener, tyre spray, compressor
TIPS:
- The most common cause of punctures on road bikes is the "snake bite", because the small holes created resemble a snake bite. The inner tube is crushed when riding over edges. Remedy: Adjust the tyre pressure, which you should check regularly. With 60 gram butyl and latex inner tubes, you should inflate daily, with tubeless tyres every two days. Only tyres with butyl tubes weighing more than 90 grams can be left alone for a week.
- Pump rubbers are wearing parts that can actually be replaced on any hand or floor pump. Obtain a replacement from a specialist retailer in good time.
- If you ride high-profile rims, you will need a longer valve, which is why a corresponding spare inner tube should also be in your saddle bag.
- Only use plastic tyre levers to remove the tyres. Using screwdrivers, spanners or similar tools will damage the inner tube and rim.
- The delicate threaded pin in the valve, on which the knurled nut is turned, bends easily - this damages the valve as a whole. Therefore, screw on the otherwise frowned upon dust caps at least for wheel transport.
In the PDF download you will find tips for run-flat tyres and tubeless tyres.
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