Fix your bike

Deal with the squeak, wobble, or loose bit before your bike files for abandonment.

MovementNormal effort15 minutes
Black bicycle being repaired outdoors with a pump, lubricant, cleaning brush, cloth, and bike tools arranged beside the rear wheel.

What you need

Bike. Basic bike tools for the problem. Optional: tyre pump, lubricant, cleaning cloth, spare tube, or repair kit.

Preparation

Work out what is actually wrong. Check the tyres, brakes, chain, gears, and anything making suspicious noises.

How to do it

1. Find the problem. 2. Clean the affected area. 3. Tighten, adjust, or replace the part. 4. Test everything carefully. 5. Take a short test ride.

The full brief

Everything you need to know before you log off and do it.

Location
OutsideNear my car or bicycleAnywhere nearby
Time
15 minutes30 minutes60 minutes
Effort
NormalHigh
Tangible result
Finish something usefulFix or improve something
Required action
Leaving homeCleaningUsing tools or chemicals
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