| Maggie's Tips
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The Right Tools for the Job
Bicycles are a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors,
exercise or commute to work. But an unexpected flat, or
a broken chain can ruin all of that. Not much can stop
a ride faster than being unprepared for a mid-ride repair.
Whether you are maneuvering through difficult single track,
in the midst of an early morning road ride or simply out
on the trails with your family, there are a few tools
that will keep you moving when your bike decides not to.
Here's a few tools that we recommend for your next ride:
| Mountain |
Road |
Family |
Hand
pump
Tire Lever
Spare Tubes
Patchkit
Multi Tool
Chain Tool |
Hand
pump
Tire Lever
Spare Tubes
Patchkit
Multi Tool (4,5,6) |
Hand pump
Tire Lever
Spare Tubes
Patchkit |
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Being stranded in the woods or along a lonesome country
road miles from help should be enough encouragement to
carry tools for any emergency. While some trail/road side
repairs resort to the creative use of twigs, leaves and
a nicely shaped rock, a good multi tool can leave you
a lot less frustrated and back up and riding faster. When
riding it's important to be prepared for everything from
a broken chain or flat tire, to a twig through the derailleur.
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