Zip Ties - To replace the zip ties that you cut.Knife - a small knife in case you have to cut any zip ties.Make sure your chosen tool(s) include a fitting that matches the axle nuts on your wheels, or else carry a combination wrench that does.
eBike Multitool - A standard eBike or bicycle multitool will fit the bill here.On longer rides, carry two, and make sure the inner tube size matches the wheels and tires on your eBike. For these occasions only replacing the inner tube will fix it. Spare Inner Tube - Some larger holes cannot be repaired.(if you carry a CO2 pump it is good practice to have a mini hand pump should you run out of cartridges.) The former may require more effort but it never runs out, while you always have to carry extra canisters for the latter. Pump - This can either be a manual hand pump or a CO2 cartridge inflator.Puncture Repair Kit - Containing: two tire levers, chalk or a marker, coarse sandpaper or a metal scrapper, and self adhesive patches or cement and patches.Here’s a list of what you need to repair a puncture when you’re out on the road or trail: You don’t want to be stuck miles away from anywhere without the means to help yourself.
These are items you should never be without and it’s good practice to store them in a small bag that you can keep Velcroed to either your handlebars or a part of your frame. There are many items that should be a part of your regular eBike riding kit, and the tools needed for repairing a puncture fall into the “essentials” column. Preparing for a puncture - what to carry in your tool kit
In this article we’re going to cover what you need to be prepared for when a puncture comes your way, how to repair a puncture on your eBike, step-by-step, and techniques and products you can use to help prevent punctures from occurring too often. Something has let the air out of your balloon of fun.įlat tires (also known as punctures) on your eBike are not a common occurrence (thank goodness!) but you should always be prepared for the worst, and punctures are definitely one of the ride-spoiling occurrences that can happen to anyone. You may not have had a flat bicycle tire before but you can feel it, a sinking inside you as your tire sinks beneath you. You’re out riding and suddenly your ride gets really sluggish, your pedaling isn’t really having a positive effect and even your motor isn’t impressed with what is going on.
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