With spring finally here, many of us will be rooting out rusty old bikes from the shed. All these steps should be straightforward to do at home — but if you need help, finding an expert is money well spent. Low tyre pressure means cycling is much harder, bad for the wheel and more likely to get you a puncture. Toby Walne with bike mechanic Phil HollinsScrub brakesCleaning the bike is often all that's needed to solve problems. Again, tools are necessary, including a £5 pair of pliers to pull cabling through, plus a £3 multi-purpose bike spanner to ensure it is tied tightly at both ends.

Source: Daily Mail May 31, 2023 12:54 UTC