23 | Bicycle Repairs

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Bicycle Repairs"

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SEWT Team
October 17, 2025

Knowing how to talk about “bicycle repairs” is helpful for anyone who rides a bike, whether it’s for exercise, commuting, or fun. As an ESL learner, this vocabulary will help you explain a problem, ask for help at a repair shop, or follow instructions to fix your bike on your own. These words also come in handy when discussing transportation or hobbies. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Flat tire (Noun): A tire that has lost its air and cannot support the bike properly.

  2. Chain (Noun): The metal links that move the bike when you pedal.

  3. Brake (Noun / Verb): A device used to stop or slow down the bike; also, the action of using it.

  4. Gear (Noun): A part of the bike that changes how hard or easy it is to pedal.

  5. Repair shop (Noun): A place where bikes (or other items) are fixed.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Flat tire

    • I was late because of a flat tire.

    • He knows how to fix a flat tire with a repair kit.

    • A nail in the road gave my bike a flat tire.

  2. Chain

    • The chain came off while I was riding uphill.

    • Don’t forget to oil your chain once a week.

    • She had to clean her chain after a muddy ride.

  3. Brake

    • My brakes feel loose—I should tighten them.

    • Always check your brakes before a long ride.

    • He gently braked to avoid hitting the curb.

  4. Gear

    • Switch to a lower gear when going uphill.

    • The gear system helps with speed and control.

    • My bike won’t change gears smoothly anymore.

  5. Repair shop

    • I dropped my bike off at the repair shop after the tire blew out.

    • The repair shop fixed my brakes in under 30 minutes.

    • He learned how to fix bikes by working at a repair shop.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Last weekend, I got a flat tire while biking through the park. I didn’t have the tools to fix it, so I walked my bike to the nearest repair shop. While they were working on the tire, I asked them to check the brakes, because they felt a little loose. The mechanic also cleaned my chain and adjusted the gears, which weren’t shifting properly. Now my bike rides smoother than ever, and I feel more confident about doing small bicycle repairs on my own next time.