Bike accessories and repair kits can be extremely expensive (especially if you have an old bike that breaks a lot) but don’t worry, it’s not always necessary to buy expensive top of the line tools or gear to improve your ride.

Find out what you can do with a can of deodorant, an old toothbrush and a roll of Sellotape by reading on – you might be surprised. We also think it might be worth checking out our  10 Bike Shops with a Difference for when things can’t be fixed at home.

Read on to find out about our simple bike kit solutions essential for any cyclist…