Puncture
- Remove the tube
- Remove whatever caused the puncture (check rim tape)
- Replace the tube or mend the puncture
- NO MORE TUBES OR PATCHES?
- Fold the tube at the puncture
- Tie a knot to eliminate the puncture
- Fill tyre with grass
Torn sidewall on the tyre
- Remove the tyre
- Fit something to cover the tear
- Energy bar wrapper
- Piece of plastic water bottle cut to size
- Lay the bar wrapper etc. inside the tyre over the tear
- Put a small amount of air in the tube to hold it in place
- Mount the tyre bead on the rim
- Make sure the tyre is seated and the boot is still in place
- Inflate the tyre – not to hard or soft
- Check regularly that everything is in place
Broken Chain
- Remove the damaged links
- If you have spare chain links replace with the same number that you removed
- Re-join the chain
Buckled Wheel / Loose or broken Spoke
- Tighten or loosen the spokes to straighten the wheel – to be honest this one is a bit of a black art. The best thing to do is watch some You Tube videos and practice at home on a spare wheel before attempting this for real.
- Wheel Building Courses are available upon request.
- Opening your rim brakes will widen the gap to allow for the buckle
Damaged Rear Derailleur
- Remove the chain
- Set the chain in the middle of the cassette or freewheel and set the front derailleur over the small or middle chainring. (Be aware that the chain will try to move unless it is running straight and tight)
- Wrap the chain over the chainring and the rear cog you have chosen
- Remove any overlapping chain with the chain tool (make the chain as short as you can while still being able to connect the ends)
- Connect the chain with the chain tool or power link.
- Ride home carefully.
Broken Front Derailleur Cable
- The chain will be on the inner chainring and you will still be able to use your gears on the rear (chain straight!!!).
Broken Rear Derailleur Cable
- The chain will be on the smallest (hardest) gear so use your smallest chainring on the front gears
- Alter the high-end limit screw to force the gears into a lower (easier) cog.
Broken Brake Cable
- Ride slowly and carefully.
Broken Seat Rails or Seat Post Clamp
- If you can’t tape or tie the saddle back on, try wrapping your gloves or some clothing over the top of the seat post.
- Remove the seat post and ride home standing up
Broken Handlebar
- You should walk
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