5. Prevention
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By following our general bike maintenance advice and being mindful of what can potentially go wrong on your bike, you’ll greatly reduce your risk of having emergencies!
How to: Maintain and Clean your Bike in 10 Easy Steps
Remember to do a quick check of the air in your tyres, your brakes and your cables before you go out for a ride, and you’ll be conquering the road (or mountain) in no time.