Road bike serviceFrom tyre pressure to riding position - tips for smooth rides on a road bike

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 · 27.07.2015

Road bike service: From tyre pressure to riding position - tips for smooth rides on a road bikePhoto: Heinz Käfer
Tips for smooth rides in the road bike group
Tours with other cyclists are an exciting experience, especially for newcomers. To make sure everything runs smoothly, here are some tips for puncture-free road cycling.

Breakdowns are annoying, especially on group rides. It's just annoying if you become a brake pad for the others because of minor shortcomings on your bike - or if you don't know how to help yourself. Here are the best tips for you and your bike so that you are a welcome fellow cyclist.

Difficulty level: for everyone

Tool

- Floor pump
- Minitool; additionally: torque spanner

Auxiliary materials

- Chain oil
- Rags

In our PDF download you will find detailed tips on the topics:

- Tyre pressure
- Maintain chain
- Check brakes
- Check wheels
- Check handlebars
- Adjust pedals
- Adjust saddle correctly
- Shoes: Fit pedal plates correctly
- Puncture repair kit

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