About a bicycle trip from Chengdu to Qingcheng Mountain, I need a plan, and I am looking for an expert bicycle traveler

Ride a bicycle to enjoy the famous mountains, rivers, rural fields, and muddy roads, and let our mood fly. This is what you desire. You can roam freely on the boulevards and every piece of land, just because you travel through mountains and rivers The journey of your life drives you forward with the turning of your wheels.

A bicycle is a combination of mechanical parts. The wheels face the road. Breakdowns are bound to occur during your journey, such as a punctured tire, a broken chain, or a broken brake line. . . , these phenomena will not necessarily appear on your body. This is an accident after all, but if it does, it will affect your wonderful riding. However, for you who are well prepared after reading this article, how can it happen? Are you stumped by such an unexpected thing?

After all, a bicycle is a combination of mechanical parts, and tires have to face various road conditions all the time. Problems are inevitable. As the saying goes, if a worker wants to do his job well, he must Sharpen your tools first. Appropriate bicycle tools will become our most powerful helpers during riding.

There are many tools for us to choose from on the market now. The use of tools, for travel, is of course designed to be light in weight, easy to carry, convenient to use, and diversified in function. of. We can see a dazzling array of tools and equipment, good! Let's have a grand review in their array.

Our travel requirements are essentials, and the fewer and lighter tools we carry are the best. So which tools are essential for a road bike trip? Let's give a brief description first.

1. Spare inner tube: one or two inner tubes suitable for your bicycle

2. Tire sticks: usually two, which can help you take off the outer tire and replace it Spare inner tube

3. Cold patching film: bring at least five. This is a product that does not require polishing or cutting, and is quick to use

4. Cold patching glue: A useful helper for uneven scars on your inner tube

5. Polishing disc: polish your inner tube to make it meet the bonding conditions

6. Portable air pump: prevent your wheels from falling Stand up again

7. Chain cutter: It can help you keep moving forward when you drop the chain

8. Combination tool: It is a multi-functional tool. A rare good helper

Let’s explain it in detail according to the eight tools mentioned above. Let’s talk about the spare inner tube first. When you get a puncture, if you don’t have a spare inner tube, then you can only If you use the spare tire, you can save a lot of time and energy. Replace the punctured inner tube and leave it to be repaired when you go home or stay overnight. Of course, if you Unfortunately, if you get a second or third puncture, you'll have to repair it on the road. When choosing a spare inner tube, you need to pay attention to whether its specifications match your bicycle and whether the valve can fit your portable pump. Different specifications of wheels and tires will have different specifications of inner tubes to be compatible with it. As long as you follow the instructions If you buy your own bicycle inner tubes, you can't go wrong. When it comes to the choice of valves, there are three types of valves, one is French style and the second is British style. This type of valve is the most common for us. Ordinary bicycles have valves like this. Equipped with a rubber valve core, the other is an American type, which is what we often call a car valve. Different valves are equipped with different wheels and different pumps, so the type of valve you want to choose must also match your wheels. conform to. Then there is the length of the valve, because different wheels and rim heights are different, which requires valves of different lengths. Generally, the common inner tubes we find on the market are mainly Taiwan's Zhengxin and Jianda tires, and of course foreign brands such as Michelin. As long as you choose an inner tube that suits your own use, it's completely fine.

Why are there two tire sticks? Because when you remove the tire, the edge of the tire and the rim are very closely connected. You need to use one of them to lift the tire apart and fix it. Next, use the other one to continue the work, so that you can smoothly and easily remove the tire. The tire was peeled off. Generally speaking, tire levers are made of two types: engineering plastics and metal (steel). The advantage of engineering plastics is that they are light in weight, but the disadvantage is that they are not as powerful as metal. Steel tire levers are naturally heavier, but From a strength perspective, it's more dominant.

The function of the tire lever is independent, and a replacement for it will be introduced in the following content.

Cold patch film, this film is used for cold patch bonding, so it is called cold patch film. This is a product that is well processed by the manufacturer. You don’t need to polish it because it is clean. It does not need to be polished. Its structure is divided into three layers. The first layer is protective paper, which plays an isolation role. Before you use it, this paper is used to isolate other foreign objects. After you use it, You don't want to tear it apart because it effectively isolates the bond between the cold patch film and the tire lining. The second layer is the cold patch film itself. It keeps itself clean under the protection of the isolation layer. It is also rubber and has a certain degree of elasticity and toughness. The third layer, tin foil, is the same as the first layer of protective paper. Its function is to isolate and protect the cold patch film. When using it, when you are preparing to bond, gently tear off this layer of tin foil. That's it.

Cold patching glue is used to bond your cold patching film and polish the inner tube of the damaged area. It is usually included in the box when you buy the boxed cold patching film. After finishing, you can also buy it separately. It is usually made of aluminum tubular structure. You need to pay attention when carrying it and not squeeze it too much. If it leaks, it will be a bad thing. When using it, squeeze out an appropriate amount of glue according to the size of the polished area, and then spread it evenly with clean fingers. After waiting for it to dry, you can tear off the third layer of tin foil of the cold patch film and bond it evenly. Injury on the inner tube.

The purpose of the polishing disc is to polish the damaged area of ??your inner tube to a level suitable for bonding. There are generally two types, one is ordinary coarse sandpaper, and the other is made of steel. Of course, for use For more convenience, you can choose to make your own and fix the steel sanding disc on a readily available object, such as a piece of wood.

Although the portable air pump is portable, as long as it is used properly, it is fully capable of doing the job with enough air. Portable air pumps generally have fully compatible functions, which means they can handle American and French air nozzles. Their conversion modes include push-pull type and removable type. Common brands include French Zefal and German Sigma. The material is mainly used on the pump body, and there are two types: engineering plastic and aluminum alloy. In terms of inflation methods, there are foot-operated and hand-carrying types, you can choose according to your own preferences. The portable air cylinder is mostly fixed by installing a matching pipe clamp on the side of the water bottle cage, and some are directly fixed on the frame. The latest models are also tied and fixed with rubber straps.

The chain cutter is used to disassemble your chain, and of course it can also be installed. The key to selection is the ejector pin, because when used, the ejector pin withstands a lot of force and needs to have sufficient hardness and toughness. Common choices include LIFU from Taiwan, SHIMANO from Japan, and PARKTOOL from the United States.

Combination tool is a multi-functional tool that integrates the functions of many small tools into one, greatly reducing the complexity and making it easier to carry, so it is a rare item. Sharp weapon. It combines common sizes of hexagonal wrenches, flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, small-size wrenches, spoke wrenches, tire levers, and even more, provides a chain cutter function.

Well, with these convenient and easy-to-use tools, our travel will be smooth and hassle-free. Do you feel more at ease in your heart? Of course, before you hit the road, it’s best to get familiar with it and use it so that you can get the most out of it.

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The first priority in cycling activities is to ensure safety, so the first thing is a helmet. Choosing a helmet that suits you can make you more handsome. What is the right one? Put the rim of the helmet on your forehead between the eyebrows. The helmet will not rotate around your head, move forward, backward, left, and right, or feel clamped. Instead, it will protect your head easily and naturally. Naturally, breathability cannot be ignored. The more holes there are, the better the breathability will be. However, this is not a rule under the premise of ensuring safety, because although some helmets do not have many holes, their breathability is the same in design. can be achieved. Helmets are the first equipment to ensure human safety, so helmets from regular manufacturers will have corresponding standard certification marks, such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the Snell Foundation. There are usually some authoritative international, national or regional certification agencies. certification mark.

Cycling clothing is used to help you perspire and make your body feel dry. In terms of summer clothing, it is generally composed of short-sleeved T-shirt-like tops and shorts. Most of them are made of polyester, and there are also patented materials from some large companies, such as LYCRA, COOLMAX, etc. from DuPont in the United States. The clothes are mostly tight-fitting to reduce wind resistance and scratches on bicycles. The top is shorter in the front than in the back for riding purposes, and there are three storage pockets on the back, which can store small items, which is very convenient. You can freely take and place items with your hands while riding. Shorts will have crotch padding to increase riding comfort.

A kettle, this is necessary. Water is the source of life, how can we lack it? Generally, the capacity of water bottles is 600, 750, and 900 ml. If your bicycle can be equipped with two water bottles, that would be great. The design of the kettle spout is also specially prepared for cycling, which ensures that you can easily take out the kettle and drink water with just one hand and mouth. remember! Don’t obstruct your view when drinking water while riding.

Glasses, glasses used for bicycles, must meet the conditions of UV protection, non-breakability, good breathability, and close-fitting design. UV protection is generally standard UV400, and non-breakability is required after being hit. It will not harm the human body when used, the good breathability is to keep your vision clear, and the face-fitting design is to prevent foreign matter from entering your eyes.

Gloves can improve the comfort of your hands while riding, and can protect your hands when you crash. Use short fingers in the summer to give you better control of your bike.

In the car seat bag, you can put the necessary tools and the pump bag mentioned earlier. Of course, if the bag has enough capacity, it can also contain other items.

The necessary tools and equipment for riding out have been roughly introduced. These are items to ensure your safe riding and smooth travel. You can choose according to your own needs, and you can also choose other items. The equipment or tools you need, because they are all your good helpers.

Finally, I wish you a happy time