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Hannah Bussey

No matter how good you think you are at looking after your bike, I bet you haven't checked this setting in years. I ignored it, and could have been seriously injured

Using a 5mm key to adjust the tension on a Shimano SPD pedal spring.

There are several pre-ride checks that, as cyclists, we all do almost instinctively. Give tyres a little squeeze, grab both brakes, check the headset, and, assuming all is well, head off. But one of the tiniest screws, if left unchecked, could spell a very nasty end to your ride.

And don't I know it.

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