Basic mechanic repairs on a bicycle

All the bikes used in a bike ride (both "normal" and adapted bicycles) must be in perfect conditions, in order to provide a safe and fun experience to all riders. For this reason, it is highly recommended to:

  • Always perform a full bike check before going out on a ride (frame and all the components);
  • Perform a bike fitting session with the handbike and tandem riders (distance handlebar-saddle; height and tilting of the tandem seat; height of the tandem handlebar; check the belt of the handbike).

In addition to this, all the accompanists / guides must have a basic knowledge on how to repair any kind of bike involved in a ride, starting with the following skills:

1.

Replace pedals and saddles

2.

Fix a flat tire
(replace and fix the tube)

3.

Put the chain back on if it falls down

4.

Fix a broken chain using the quick chain link and chain tool

5.

Check, adjust and replace brake pads (disc and v-brake systems)

6.

Adjust the gears (front and rear)

7.

Adjust / replace a broken spoke

"we bike together - training and trail mapping in Europe"

is co-financed by the European Commission in the Erasmus+ Sport Programme

and it is developed by these organizations:

Coordinator
(ITALIA)

Partner
(Portugal)

Partner
(Spain)

Partner
(Bulgaria)