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How to Ride a Bike with a Bike Lock
A practical hub for everyday bike accessories, starting with how to carry a lock without it swinging into the wheel, plus pumps, helmets, phones and tools.
Science, Health and Safety
Bike Accessories
Locks, pumps, stands, cameras and helmets.
How to Ride a Bike with a Bike Pump
How to carry a mini pump so it stays put, top up tyres within the range printed on the sidewall, and use a pump calmly at the roadside.
How to Ride a Bike with a Camera
Helmet and handlebar cameras explained: how to mount them securely, start recording before you ride, and keep your hands and eyes on the road.
How to Ride a Bike with a Windshield
What a windshield or fairing does on some bikes, how it can affect handling in crosswinds, and why you rarely see one on an ordinary bicycle.
Mastering the Art of Riding a Bike with a Bike Lock
How to lock a bike securely at your destination: choosing solid fixtures, securing the frame and wheel, and sensibly reducing the risk of theft.
Mastering the Art of Riding a Bike with a Bike Stand
Kickstands and repair stands explained: parking a bike steadily, using a stand for cleaning and simple checks, and knowing when to hand work to a bike shop.
Tricks for Riding a Bike with a Bike Helmet
Practical bike helmet fit tips: sizing, strap adjustment, keeping it stable on the head, replacing it after a crash and staying comfortable in hot weather.
Tricks for Riding a Bike with a Bike Lock
Where to carry a lock while riding: frame brackets, bags and pockets compared, with tips to stop rattles, swinging and handling problems.
Tricks for Riding a Bike with a Bike Phone Mount
How to use a bike phone mount: fit it securely, set up before you ride, and glance at the screen only when stopped or briefly on quiet paths.
Tricks for Riding a Bike with a Bike Tool
What a basic tool kit lets you fix by the roadside, how to pull over safely to use it, and when to leave a repair to a bike shop instead.
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