A Bicycle Repair Tool Makes A Responsible Bike Ride

There is a key point that you should always remember when going on any bicycle ride, especially one of great length. Do a safety check before you go speeding down the road on a bike with loose wheels or worse..no brakes!! One should always check the tires, brakes, air pressure and general tightness of all nuts and fittings on a bike. If you think about it, without a human-being to maintain an item, most things fall apart or break over time. The same is true with a bicycle... bikes are even more important to keep up on due to the beating that even a normal ride can put on your cycle.

But what do you do when you see that your fork or seat has loosened and the bicycle is not fit to ride? You cannot carry a large set of hex-keys and individual screwdrivers among other job-specific tools with you on a long ride, that would be akward and even slow you down if you are racing. You need an emergency bicycle repair tool with you at all times. A rescue tool should be second-nature...just as important as your bike helmet.

Many emergency or rescue repair tools look similar to swiss-army knives, with many different ends that can fold out and repair a multitude of cycling parts and problems. Not all tools have the same individual end-pieces though, and one should take a minute to examine the uses that an emergency tool can perform before buying.

Some tools are made of plastic. They are lighter than metal tools for obvious carrying and speed reasons, but not as durable and could potentially break if you apply too much torque to the screwdrivers or hex keys.

There are some tools that fit into your jersey pocket as you are riding, some that affix onto your belt around your waist or your bike frame. Most riders seem to preferably carry tools and spare tire tubes in a small saddle that attaches underneath one's seat.

A good bike tool is a definate biker insurance-policy, probably the cheapest rates you would ever find! Check out bicycle repair tool reviews of the most popular tools that provide the best value for your dollar. Instead of listening to some company's sales for their tool, take opinions from an actual consumer on the pros and cons of each tool, becuase they are not all equal. Local bike shops and other places can even direct someone to answers on basic and some advanced repair techniques. They are great instructions by quality professional bicycle mechanics.

Just remember everytime to perform a safety check on your bike before your ride. Always wear a helmet and make sure to carry an emergency bicycle repair tool.