Are You Ruining Your Tools? | How To Look After Your Bike Maintenance Workshop

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Learning to maintain your own bike is a great asset for any cyclist! You can save money and, more importantly, always ride a perfectly smooth bike! However, improper use of your workshop tools can spell disaster, and is the cause of many maintenance mishaps! In this video, Alex gives you a few top tips on how to look after your tools to make sure they serve you well!

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