Everything you need for the first ride of Spring

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The world might be on lockdown due to the Covid-19 and with social distancing getting out for a bike ride has become limited. In the UK we are still permitted to go for exercise once a day, of course, this must be done by yourself or with people that you live with. This means that you must be self-sufficient, no longer can you rely on one of your riding friends to help you out if you have left the house without a tube or a tool.

Tackling longer rides does mean preparation is important, when riding quiet or remote country roads where phone signal could be scarce, having the right equipment to carry out roadside repairs is vital. After all, nobody wants to spend hours walking their bike home because they have been caught unprepared with a simple puncture or perform a simple bit of roadside maintenance.

Of course, if you're investing in essential riding tools you want to know that you're buying tools that are reliable and durable. It’s no good carrying a multi-tool with you that quickly becomes worn with use or, even worse, damages your bike further. Lezyne has been manufacturing a wide range of high-quality cycling accessories, tools, lights for over ten years. Focusing on innovation and design, the America-based company produces all its products in its own factories based in Taiwan or in close partnership with other manufacturers who provide parts exclusively for Lezyne.

Designed to remove even the most stubborn tubeless tyre, Lezyne’s Power levers are made from a strong composite material to assure durability. A good tyre lever doesn't just need to be strong and the lipped end of the Power levers allow them to get under the tyre bead to prise the tyre off the rim. A wide handle allows plenty of leverage and a slimline spoke hook holds the levers in place when dealing with particularly stubborn tyres.

Despite the Lezyne Pocket Drives compact 140mm size and 79g weight, it is able to achieve an impressive 160psi. The CNC machined aluminium body ensures durability and the handle is knurled for added grip. Compatible with both Presta and Schrader, the Pocket Drive uses a screw-on hose for a tight fit and a more comfortable pumping position. Lezyne offers spare parts so the Pocket Drive can be completely rebuilt to keep it working for years to come.

When running a tubeless system quality sealants do a superb job of sealing small holes and tears in tyres quickly and efficiently, however, if a hole is too big to seal some outside assistance is required. The Tubeless Kit from Lezyne uses a prong to ream and fill a hole with a plug so that the sealant can then close any remaining gaps. The aluminium handle gives a good grip and stores spare plugs ready for when they are needed.

Anything can happen out on a ride and Lezyne’s CRV12 has plenty of scope for assisting with road or trailside fixes. The standard array of allen key sizes, a T25 torx and philips-head are supplemented with a chain breaker: (9/10/11 speed) that has three integrated spoke wrenches (Mavic Mtv, 3.22, 3.45). The bits are corrosion resistant and use chrome vanadium steel fastening hardware, the side plates are forged from aluminium and come in a black/nickel colour.