Trailside Repair

Bikes are awesome when they're working but when they stop, it's a real pain in the bum, and when that happens on the trail it can be anything from really frustrating to time wasting, to a show stopper. A few basic skills can get you back on the trail again.

Trailside Repairs Syllabus

BASICS:

  • Swap pads
  • Tube replacement
  • Chain break and mend (with and without magic link)
  • Adjust gears

ADVANCED

  • Tubeless puncture
  • Pretzelled Rotor
  • Broken spoke

PLAY WITH

  • Multiple spoke damage
  • Ripped off rear derailleur
  • Dropper malfunction

TALK ABOUT

  • Rear derailleur damage – on full suss bike
    • Pump up shock
    • Jubilee Clip and inner tube ghetto bodge

Tools and spares