In the United States of America cycling is seen as a hobby more often than it is seen as a valid form of transportation. However in many countries, biking is a necessary part of day to day life. Some people don’t have the luxury of owning their own car or the ability to pay to take the bus or train. Perhaps they’ve sworn off vehicles such as these for the sake of the environment.

The only problem for people who ride daily is the regular maintenance required. The most common thing I see people check is that the tires are inflated. The second and slightly less checked is that the brakes are functioning correctly. Also making sure screws, bolts, and nuts are tightened enough. The last one I hear talked about is keeping the chain properly lubricated. And be sure you have high quality cycling maintenance tools handy.

When it comes to cycling, it’s common knowledge that it’s much healthier for the environment but some biking enthusiasts needlessly replace tires when they could be repaired. Science has advanced so we can have a more durable and longer lasting seal to drastically increase the lifespan of the tire. While rubber is a renewable resource it is a very tedious process to manufacture so getting the most use out of a set of tires greatly reduces the impact on the environment.

You could easily help solve this problem with a bike tire repair kit. Not only would it help reduce wastefulness it could also save your bike ride in a pinch. Nobody likes cutting a cycling trip short due to a flat tire, some repair kits can even fix these problems in seconds. Don’t be caught off guard the next time you go out.