Come on, a puncture on a bike in the middle of the road can ruin one of your holidays on Lanzarote! But it doesn't have to be a tragedy, far from it, and it happens with some regularity.
It's fun when it happens to a colleague in the group, much less when it happens to you, but there's no need to worry, because part of being a cyclist means knowing what to do in those circumstances and being prepared.
At Papagayo Bike we offer you the rental of bikes and a complete mechanical service, ensuring that no incident occurs. However, as we said, a puncture is quite common. The first advice is not to lose your head, because if this happens 70 kilometers from your point of return, you need to know how to handle the situation.
In fact, it is quite simple, as long as you take the necessary things for these unforeseen events (which, on the other hand, you always have to take with you, even if you are renting a bike); they do not take up much space and they fit in the pockets of your clothes or backpacks.
The good thing is that almost all pumps have adapters for the thin and thick valves.
By helping you with the tire levers, you take the tire out of its place. You must do this around the entire perimeter so that you can remove the damaged inner tube. Once you have done this, carefully check the inside of the tyre with your fingers to make sure there is nothing that can prick you again, such as a nail or something similar.
If you do, remove it (there's almost always something there, so make sure you check it out thoroughly). Now that you've removed the possible element, it's time to put the camera back in place. Give it some air with the pump to make it more manageable.
You put the inner tube inside the tire, and you can use your hands to push it up the rim. At some point you will need the detachable ones, but be careful to pinch the inner tube and break it.
Finally, you must give the wheel the right pressure with the pump. All that remains is to mount it on the frame and make sure that the closure is very tight, so that no accident occurs on the way.
As you can see, it's nothing complicated. Make sure you pick up and take the punctured tube with you, so that there is no rubbish left on the road. At Papagayo Bike we help you with whatever you need.
Do not hesitate to plan your escape through Lanzarote on one of our rental bikes.
Remember, we take our road bikes where you tell us, so you do not lose time looking for a place to rent a bike and win to make your getaway by bike on Lanzarote.
Contact us, and we will put at your disposal the best team and the ideal material for you to enjoy your stay on the island.
21 years of experience in the world of cycling are our guarantee.
It's fun when it happens to a colleague in the group, much less when it happens to you, but there's no need to worry, because part of being a cyclist means knowing what to do in those circumstances and being prepared.
At Papagayo Bike we offer you the rental of bikes and a complete mechanical service, ensuring that no incident occurs. However, as we said, a puncture is quite common. The first advice is not to lose your head, because if this happens 70 kilometers from your point of return, you need to know how to handle the situation.
In fact, it is quite simple, as long as you take the necessary things for these unforeseen events (which, on the other hand, you always have to take with you, even if you are renting a bike); they do not take up much space and they fit in the pockets of your clothes or backpacks.
What does it take to solve a puncture on a bicycle
These tools are the dismountable ones (of which it is advisable to carry two), which allow us to easily and comfortably remove and re-insert the cover; a tube, which must be suitable for the hole in the tires (it is also advisable to carry two) and an air pump, which, of course, must be compatible with the valves of the tube.The good thing is that almost all pumps have adapters for the thin and thick valves.
Steps for changing the tube
Your holiday on Lanzarote will still be fantastic even if you have to fix a puncture on a bike in the middle of the field. After removing the wheel from the frame or from the fork you loosen the lock.By helping you with the tire levers, you take the tire out of its place. You must do this around the entire perimeter so that you can remove the damaged inner tube. Once you have done this, carefully check the inside of the tyre with your fingers to make sure there is nothing that can prick you again, such as a nail or something similar.
If you do, remove it (there's almost always something there, so make sure you check it out thoroughly). Now that you've removed the possible element, it's time to put the camera back in place. Give it some air with the pump to make it more manageable.
You put the inner tube inside the tire, and you can use your hands to push it up the rim. At some point you will need the detachable ones, but be careful to pinch the inner tube and break it.
Finally, you must give the wheel the right pressure with the pump. All that remains is to mount it on the frame and make sure that the closure is very tight, so that no accident occurs on the way.
As you can see, it's nothing complicated. Make sure you pick up and take the punctured tube with you, so that there is no rubbish left on the road. At Papagayo Bike we help you with whatever you need.
Your holiday on Lanzarote will be perfect even with a puncture!
Are you coming to cycle around Lanzarote with us?
Remember that, if you come to Lanzarote for holidays, we can organize the most amazing excursions you can live among volcanoes, discover the island of Lanzarote in a very original way, training at the same time.Do not hesitate to plan your escape through Lanzarote on one of our rental bikes.
Remember, we take our road bikes where you tell us, so you do not lose time looking for a place to rent a bike and win to make your getaway by bike on Lanzarote.
Contact us, and we will put at your disposal the best team and the ideal material for you to enjoy your stay on the island.
21 years of experience in the world of cycling are our guarantee.
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