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Maintenance (Cleaning (Sometimes the bike can be put against a wall or on…

- - - - Brushes
      - Cleaning spray
      - Lubricant
      - So it's quick and easy to grab when needed
  - - - Is there a way to direct the water and chemicals to another location or contain it ?
        
        Here, in the picture, some of the specialist spray could kill the grass causing it to go yellow.
  - - - For example cleaning tyres, cleaning the cranks and peddles, chain
      - Pain to lower back when bending over due to a bike being waist height
    - - Users have to clean one side then rotate the bike 180 degrees to access the other side
        
        Is it a possibility to have the bike freestanding, the bike elevated. A bike wash station where cleaning accessories are close to the user and off the ground.
- - - - Gortex is expensive, when it needs replacing the costs can mount up very quickly on a user.
      - Do users need educating about treatment and care, is this a context I could take further?
  - - - Treating the pads can be important for hygiene purposes and health of the rider.
    - - https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/why-you-need-to-replace-a-helmet-after-a-crash-unless-it-has-nano-core-from-kali-protectives/
      - The website above mentions that even though the helmet might look okay once coming out of a crash there is more than what is seen above the surface.
        
        This shows the EPS foam being compressed. "The next time the helmet takes a hit in this area, all the energy of the impact will be transferred to the rider’s head instead of being dissipated through EPS compression." From the link above.
- - - - Do you have the correct tools or even enough tools to make the repair?
        
        There might be a need for a small repair kit to have that can strap to your bike or fit easily into your bag.
        
        https://www.bikeradar.com/features/5-trailside-repairs-you-need-to-know-2/
        
        The article shows some tips on how to get home if you are caught short on the trail and some things to carry. These tools and accessories should be available to every rider.
  - - - Lots of the current options can be expensive, could a cheap alternative be developed. An example of this is in the picture to the right
      - Some options can take up lots of space in a garage or shed. But some fold up options are now in the commercial market, that said it can be questions if they are durable or stable due to the nature of unfixed parts being sometimes weaker.
    - - https://www.triathlete.com/2015/02/gear-tech/do-it-yourself-bike-tune-up-a-5-step-checklist_16416
        
        This website states how you can save time and money from repairing your bike by yourself. Maybe guides and specific tools need to be more accessible for novice riders so they can make repairs.
- - - - Inserting the pump in with ease and taking it out once again, this certainly requires strength
      - Could the bike slip when pumping up?
        
        This might lead to the valve coming off or the pump falling off causing the valve to be bent and damaged and pressure being lost. Stopping your planned ride altogether...
  - - - Rotating the chain and changing gears to ensure the lube gets everywhere can be difficult
        
        The bike either has to be turned upside down or the back wheel lifted up to do this.
        
        Could you prop up the bike to allow these two things to simultaneously happen?
      - According to http://www.roadbikebros.com/5-reasons-why-chain-lubrication-is-important/ lubricating your chain is important because it can
        
        "Extend chain life from wear"
        
        "Add protection from environmental conditions"
        
        "Better gear shifting"