Remove your wheel. Flip up the quick release handle and spin it counter-clockwise to loosen. Meet our flat tire kit! Levers, pump, patch kit.Ģ. If your hole isn't patchable, you can purchase a new tube from any local bike shop for less than $10.ġ.
Putting a layer or two of duct tape on the interior will also suffice. The rim tape prevents the spokes from poking your tube.
If your rim does not have a rim strip or rim tape on the inside, it is a good idea to get one. If the hole is right around the edge of your valve stem, it is not patchable. Never stack multiple patches to cover a large hole - patches are meant to stick to the tube, not to other patches. If the hole in your tube is larger than the patch you have, it is not patchable. If you have trouble finding the hole in the tube, inflate the tire and then dunk the tube in a tub of water to look for air bubbles. Or visit Free Cycles and use their tools and materials for free. You can buy a patch kit and tire levers from any local bike shop for less than $10. But don't let that keep you off the road! Fixing a flat tire is easy, you just need a few inexpensive tools. If you ride a bike, eventually you're going to get a flat tire.
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