Monday, 26 August 2013
Cyclists now have their own one-stop repair shop on campus.
UWA's Transport Office (part of Sustainable Development) has installed a bike repair station on the west side of the Guild Village.
Imported from the US, it is the first of its kind in WA. It provides a set of basic tools and a quality pump with a universal head to fit all valve types.
"The primary purpose of the station is to help cyclists change a tyre tube or fix a puncture," said transport co-ordinator Ruth Balding. "The range of tools also makes possible other minor repairs, including adjusting brakes."
A Quick Read code on the station can connect cyclists with smart phones to a comprehensive bike repair website.
"Most bike riders don't have enough pressure in their tyres," Ruth said. "Having the right pressure makes it much easier to ride. The station pump has a gauge showing the pressure. Just look at the wall of your tyre to see how much you should be pumping into your tyres."
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