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title: Do a pre-ride check and take all the essential tools on every ride
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# [Do a pre-ride check and take all the essential tools on every ride](https://blog.zinn.bike/do-a-pre-ride-check-and-take-all-the-essential-tools-on-every-ride)

 Written by [Lennard Zinn](https://blog.zinn.bike/author/lennardzinn) | Jun 20, 2020, 3:01:29 AM

Five minutes spent in the garage could save you 30 on the trail or road. Check your bike before you ride, and take the right tools so you’re ready for anything.

Read the full article at [Do a pre-ride check and take all the essential tools on every ride](https://www.velonews.com/gear/mountain-gear/do-a-pre-ride-check-and-take-all-the-essential-tools-on-every-ride/) on [VeloNews.com](https://www.velonews.com/).

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