How to repair a bike tire?
There are two possibilities: you have a puncture (a hole in the tire caused by a sharp piece of metal) or a tear (a cut in the tire wall caused by a sharp object). To repair a puncture, you will need a repair kit, a patch, a piece of tube or a tape, a pair of pliers, a compressor or a repair stand. If you don’t have a puncture repair kit, buy one at your local bike shop. If
How to fix a flat rear wheel?
If you have a puncture on the rear wheel, you will need to use a tube with the right air pressure. You will need a tire gauge to check the right pressure and an inflator or CO2 cartridge, if your bike doesn’t have one. Always use an air compressor for inflating the tires. Never use the air from the bike’s tire compressor, as it will damage the tire.
How to fix a flat tire on a road bike?
If you have a road bike and step on a sharp stone or metal object, it will leave a hole in your tire. If the hole is small, you can put a patch on the tire and ride on it. However, if the hole is big, the patch will come off and the tire will quickly go flat. In this case, you may want to consider getting a new tire.
How to fix a flat tire on a mountain bike?
You’re riding along, everything is fine, and then BAM! Your tire goes flat! If you are on a mountain bike, you need to know how to fix a flat tire. Sometimes the cause of a flat tire is obvious, other times it is not. Before you do anything else, look at your bike and make sure no other parts are damaged. If you have a flat tire, you will want to change it as soon as possible to avoid further damage.
How to fix a flat bike tire?
We would recommend you learn how to repair a flat bike tire first before you learn how to fix a puncture. Why? If you don’t know how to properly fix a flat bike tire, then you’re much more likely to puncture it again. That’s bad news for your bike. But if you learn how to do it yourself, and do a great job, you’ll have a more reliable bike tire. As an added benefit, you’