Nothing scuppers plans for a day of carefree cycling quite like a burst tyre, so what can you do to ensure you have the best equipment on board to avoid en route disappointment?
Cycle Surgery has all you need to keep your wheels spinning this summer, from basic puncture repair kits to in-depth guides to the art of mountain-bike maintenance, all at reasonable prices. So now’s the time to get tooled up – either by ordering online or popping into one of Cycle Surgery’s branches, where staff are always knowledgeable and eager to help.
The type or repair kit you need will depend on how often and how far you’re likely to travel in coming weeks, and the type of bike you own. Cycle Surgery has all the bases covered. If you’re a serious cyclist planning to clock up big mileage in coming weeks and months, you might want to go for the Innovations tyre repair & inflation wallet (£17.99) which will help you out of almost any bike-related scrape. Casual cyclists need nothing more than the basic puncture repair kit (£4.49)
One inventive solution to the problem of persistent punctures on wheels that are showing their age is the ‘Slime’ flat tyre eliminator: to protect your bike from future flats, all you need do is fill your inner tubes with the lurid green goo (think 80s kids’ TV) and it will repair the problem as you ride. Who knew that fixing bikes could be such fun?
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