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Check out George Ramelkamp’s top 10 DIY 'Don’ts’ to keep you out of trouble. Tools required Spoke keyGrease, oil3, 4, 5mm Allen keysChain tool/measuring toolPressure gauge/pumpTorque wrenchPedal spanner 1 Torque it over Don’t over-tighten fragile bolts. 2 Maladroit mechanix Learn how to adjust your headset correctly and understand how it actually works. 3 Tension headache Don’t just true your wheel by only tightening spokes. 4 Point brake Don’t ignore wear limits on rims if you're using rim brakes. 5 Knuckle under Don’t give in to the pressure of rushing things and get injured in the process. 6 Last post Don’t leave your seatpost in the bike forever – forever means three to six months. 7 Weld-tight Don’t put pedals in dry and too tight. 8 PS: Psi Don’t ignore tyre pressure. 9 Hurt locker 10 Chain smoker.