Bike repair stations at LUH

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There are two publicly open bicycle repair stations at Leibniz Universität Hannover from Caritas Betriebs- und Werkstätten GmbH.

You can find the stations here:

  • Location 1: PZH, Campus Mechanical Engineering , An der  Universität 2, 30823 Garbsen.
  • Location 2: NIFE, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625 Hanover, Germany

Minor repairs to bicycles, strollers and wheelchairs can be made there at any time. Suitable tools can be found at the bicycle service columns. 


There are, among other things, in and on the bike repair station:

  • Manometer for checking air pressure
  • Screwdriver
  • Tire lever
  • Nipple tensioner
  • Roller fork wrench
  • Bottle opener
  • Multitool
  • Air pump (French valve, car valve, Dunlop valve)
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Instruction video

Here you can find an instruction video for using the repair station at the Caritas Website.

Step by Step

  1. Hang the bicycle with the saddle or the frame on the station.
  2. Check the air pressure by using the pressure gauge and inflate with the air pump if necessary.
  3. Different tools are attached to the steel cables, which can be used for different repairs.
You can find additional information about green mobility at LUH here.