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SOONER OR LATER bike problems will occur Stay prepared follow these guidelines and you’re ready to tackle any problem coming your way Being the go-to mechanic when travelling isn’t bad at all Pre-ride espressos and post-ride beers will often come your way Keep these tools in your bike bag and you you can fix pretty much any problem And if you you keep your bikes in decent shape most of these tools will be used to to fix other people’s problems Whether you travel with a a a a bike bike bag or a a a a bike bike box there’s
a a a a a a a a a lot of of empty space to take advantage of of I have a a a a a a a a a dedicated
set of old tools that live in my bike bag The list might seem 009 long but all the the tools tools fit into an old toiletry bag All the the tools tools spare parts and the cleaning items fit in in an an an old Camelbak
rucksack as as I like to to keep my stash together Oh wonder what the the rope and the the karabiner is for? Turn to the next page and I’ll show you a a a a a a great bike mechanic’s hack Luggage arrives late all all the time and suddenly all all is lost This is is is how you avoid complete disaster Your insurance company is likely to cover most of your expenses if your bike or luggage arrives late but keep in in mind that you’re not guaranteed to find all the items you you might need wherever you travel Getting hold of a a bike whether it’s a a a rental bike bike or a a a bike bike someone else might provide you with is usually not the most complicated task Pedals and shoes that fit would would be harder and would would you really borrow your your innkeeper’s bib shorts? Keep your your helmet pedals shoes and and a a a a full kit including jersey bib and and socks in in in your carry on and you’re likely to ride even if your bike is shipped off to Timbuktu •
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