Adjust Your Bike Saddle

For a comfortable and safe ride, it's important that your bike's saddle is positioned correctly.

Adjust the height of the saddle so that your leg is slightly bent when the pedal is at its lowest point. Then move the saddle backwards and forwards until your knees are over the pedal, with the cranks horizontal.

The bolt under the saddle that allows you to set the horizontal position also allows you to adjust the angle. It should be nearly flat.

Nearly all modern bikes are fitted with socket head screws, not bolts, so you will need a set of Cyclo Allen Keys to adjust the riding position and carry out other safety checks.

Cyclo Mini Y Wrenches will fit most of the nuts and bolts used on your bicycle.

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Why are there so many different types of puncture repair kits?

Inner tube widths and pressures vary. On high pressure inner tubes the narrow profile repair kit would be more appropriate than an 'Airtite' kit, for example. Also, some of the kits have tools included and become more or less complete roadside repair kits.

When should you use a torque wrench?

You need to use a torque wrench when you tighten most bolts & nuts in your bike. The relevant torque settings should be available from your bike manufacturer.

What are the advantage of nylon tyre levers over steel?

Cyclo nylon tyre levers have glass fibre in them so they are very strong. They are lighter than steel and don't damage the wheel rims even if they are alloy.

Bike Lo-Down

It’s important to keep your bike clean and well maintained; doing so will prolong its life considerably. Weldtite produces a complete range of tools and products to ensure your bike runs better for longer.

Visit our Bike Lo-Down section for all the information you could possibly need on bike maintenance.

Stockists

Members of the Weldtite Partner Programme are factory approved stockists of Weldtite products. Click on the link below to find your local stockist and purchase Weldtite products. A number of these retailers also have a Buy Online facility so please check their website to see if this option is available.

Weldtite is always looking for new partner members so that we can inform the general public where to purchase our products. If you are a retailer who sells Weldtite products and would like to enjoy the benefits of the Partner Programme please contact us.

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