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FIXING
A FLAT TIRE
SOME TIPS FROM OUR
BIKE KITCHEN |
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Bike Maintenance
To Report Crashs, Hazards, and Thefts try
 
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| After
the tire is deflated, insert a tire
lever under the tire in attempt to pry the tire off the rim. A
good tire lever is worth investing in because cheap levers will bend
or snap in this process; besides, in Bakersfield this is the tool
you will most likely use the most. |
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Need
a Bike Rack?
Bike Bakersfield will obtain
the permits, provide the rack, and even install the rack; all you
need to provide is the cash. More
here.
Volunteer for Bike Bakersfield
We need volunteers and support
to keep our programs running. If you would like to volunteer to
assist with any of Bike Bakersfield's programs send us an email
with your name, phone number, and area of interest. Email
us here, or call us at our office: 661.321.9247. |
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| Pry
the lever out and try and work your way around the rim to push the
tire's
bead outside of the rim. |
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If
it is really hard to push your way around the entire wheel, you
can insert a second tire lever to make it easier.
After you have removed the bead from one side, go to the other
side and pry that off as well. |
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| Now
that your tire has been removed from the rim you need to check and
see if the source of the flat is still residing in the tire. Use your
hands or a rag and rub lightly along the interior of the tire to check
for a thorn or piece of glass (*if you use your hands be very careful
in case you encounter glass). |
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| Pump
up your new tube with enough air so that it takes shape and insert
it into the tire. Place one side of the tire onto the rim (you may
need to use the tire lever hurling one side of the bead onto the rim). |
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| Now
that the tire is on the wheel you should work your hands around the
tire to ensure that it is properly beaded. The bottom of the tire
is equipped with a steal, or kevlar, bead, and this needs to sit properly
on the rim. |
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| Inflate
the tire a little bit more and roll it around on the ground to ensure
that the tire is seated properly in the wheel and inflate it to the
recommended pressure on the sidewall of the tire. |
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| If
you're really interested in learning how to fix a flat Sheldon Brown
has explained it in more detail that we could ever cover. See
what he had to say here >>> |
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