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- Correctly adjusted cleats prevent knee and foot problems and improve comfort, efficiency and long-term health.  
- The decisive factors are the longitudinal position under the ball of the foot, lateral alignment and rotation angle, ideally mirrored on both shoes.  
- The Ergon TP1 adjustment aid facilitates precise, reproducible adjustment; in the event of pain, a specialist retailer, bike fitter or orthopaedist should be consulted.

Ergon TP1 adjustment aid: pedal plate adjustment made easy

- Regularly pull the seat post out of the seat tube, lubricate it and thus prevent seizure and possible total damage.  
- Check safety-relevant screw connections on the cockpit and seat clamp for correct tightening torque using a torque spanner.  
- Replace the handlebar tape and seal the paintwork after washing to improve the look, reduce dirt adhesion and make cleaning easier.

Safely into the cycling season: keep your bike looking like new with these tips

TOOLS

- Cheap cable and chain locks from Aldi and Lidl offer hardly any theft protection and can be picked quickly with bolt cutters.  
- The Crivit toolbox from Lidl contains many outdated, less durable tools and is only suitable for occasional emergencies.  
- The Aldi mini pump works, but the holder collides with your feet and the storage compartment is impractical to open.

Bicycle products from discounters: These parts stand out negatively

- Günstiger Montageständer (29,99 €) mit 30 kg Traglast, höhenverstellbar, 360°-Kralle, Teleskoparm und Werkzeugschale, aber wackeliger Klemmung.
- Vier Standbeine geben Halt, können auf unebenem Boden kippeln und geraten beim Schrauben mit den Füßen in Konflikt.
- Geeignet für Gelegenheitsschrauber mit nicht zu teuren Rädern; für schwere E-Bikes und empfindliche Carbonrahmen nur eingeschränkt empfehlenswert.

Lidl assembly stand for 30 euros: Who is the discounter model suitable for?

- Der 20-teilige Crivit-Werkzeugkoffer ist günstig und kompakt, bietet aber nur begrenzt zeitgemäße Ausstattung für moderne Fahrräder.  
- Mehrere Werkzeuge sind unpräzise oder veraltet, etwa Kettenpeitsche, Vierkant-Kurbelabzieher, Kassettenwerkzeug und 15-mm-Pedalschlüssel.  
- Positiv fallen Kettennieter, Innensechskantschlüssel, 8-mm-Inbus, T25-Torx und Hollowtech-II-Schlüssel auf, insgesamt jedoch nur für ältere Räder empfehlbar.

Lidl bike tools: Our workshop manager tests the Lidl Bike Tool Kit - this is his conclusion

- Vor der ersten Tour Laufräder, Reifen, Bremsen, Antrieb, Schaltung und Fahrwerk systematisch auf Verschleiß, Funktion und Einstellungen prüfen.
- Bei E-Bikes Akku vollständig laden, Kontakte reinigen, ggf. Batterien von Remote/Schaltung tauschen und per App auf Firmware-Updates prüfen.
- Sicherheitsrelevante Teile wie Cockpit, Sattelstütze und Griffe mit Drehmoment anziehen, schmieren bzw. auf festen Sitz und ausreichenden Grip kontrollieren.

Mountain bike season start part 2: The spring check on the bike

For modern bikes: New kickstands from Feedback Sports

Bike parts & clothing reduced: MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

- Wales bietet zahlreiche professionell angelegte Trailcenter mit gut entwässerten Strecken für verschiedene Könnensstufen bei jedem Wetter.  
- Empfohlenes Equipment umfasst Regenbekleidung, Protektoren, Rucksack mit Rückenprotektor, Reifen, Pumpe, Werkzeug-Set und mobile Bikewaschlösung.  
- Zusätzliche Helfer sind Schutzblech, Zugsystem für Anstiege, Transporttasche fürs Flugzeug sowie wasserdichter Beutel für verschmutzte Bike-Kleidung.

Bike trip in Wales: 14 must-haves - what you should definitely have with you

Tubeless setup completed: Silca adds valves & rim tape

Crankbrothers Plug Mate: Repair aid (also) for large holes in tubeless tyres

New parts: 13 electric gadgets that every mountain biker wants to have

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Biker tools: Test reports & recommendations | BIKE

Ergon TP1 adjustment aid
Pedal plate adjustment made easy

Safely into the cycling season
Keep your bike looking like new with these tips

Bicycle products from discounters
These parts stand out negatively

Lidl assembly stand for 30 euros
Who is the discounter model suitable for?

Lidl bike tools
Our workshop manager tests the Lidl Bike Tool Kit - this is his conclusion

Mountain bike season start part 2
The spring check on the bike

For modern bikes
New kickstands from Feedback Sports

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Bike trip in Wales
14 must-haves - what you should definitely have with you

Tubeless setup completed
Silca adds valves & rim tape

Crankbrothers Plug Mate
Repair aid (also) for large holes in tubeless tyres

New parts
13 electric gadgets that every mountain biker wants to have

Biker tools: Test reports & recommendations | BIKE

Ergon TP1 adjustment aidPedal plate adjustment made easy

Safely into the cycling seasonKeep your bike looking like new with these tips

Bicycle products from discountersThese parts stand out negatively

Lidl assembly stand for 30 eurosWho is the discounter model suitable for?

Lidl bike toolsOur workshop manager tests the Lidl Bike Tool Kit - this is his conclusion

Mountain bike season start part 2The spring check on the bike

For modern bikesNew kickstands from Feedback Sports

Bike parts & clothing reducedMTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Bike trip in Wales14 must-haves - what you should definitely have with you

Tubeless setup completedSilca adds valves & rim tape

Crankbrothers Plug MateRepair aid (also) for large holes in tubeless tyres

New parts13 electric gadgets that every mountain biker wants to have

Ergon TP1 adjustment aid
Pedal plate adjustment made easy

Safely into the cycling season
Keep your bike looking like new with these tips

Bicycle products from discounters
These parts stand out negatively

Lidl assembly stand for 30 euros
Who is the discounter model suitable for?

Lidl bike tools
Our workshop manager tests the Lidl Bike Tool Kit - this is his conclusion

Mountain bike season start part 2
The spring check on the bike

For modern bikes
New kickstands from Feedback Sports

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Bike trip in Wales
14 must-haves - what you should definitely have with you

Tubeless setup completed
Silca adds valves & rim tape

Crankbrothers Plug Mate
Repair aid (also) for large holes in tubeless tyres

New parts
13 electric gadgets that every mountain biker wants to have