i have no idea how to fix a flat tire.
am i as pathetic as i think i am?
i want to start commuting to school, but i'm thinking i should know the basics so i dont get stranded and miss my classes because i dont know how to fix things.
is it hard? i see roadies doing it sometimes by the side of the road. it'd be nice to know i could help if i saw someone stranded somewhere, too. the rear tire intimidates me, because the guts are attached, and i'm afraid i'll successfully fix the flat, but will mess up the chain or something else important.
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09-28-2006, 02:41 PM #1
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09-28-2006, 03:03 PM #2
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Check this link out from TE.
Originally Posted by inatree
http://www.teamestrogen.com/articles/asa_levers.asp
Its how I learned to change a flat. A good idea is to try changing them at home before you actually get a flat and then when it happens you will know exactly what to do.
Good luck
PS the back tyre intimidates everyone at first.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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09-28-2006, 03:04 PM #3
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Though it's probably easier to change a tire than a tyre.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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09-28-2006, 03:06 PM #4
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LOL - If I flat on Sat I will let you change mine just to see. Originally Posted by SadieKate
Though it's probably easier to change a tire than a tyre.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
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09-28-2006, 04:10 PM #5
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You could also sign up for a class in basic bike mechanics, often held at bike shops or places like REI. Or just walk into your LBS someday when they aren't busy and ask them to show you. Be sure to practice at home a few times. And when you inflate the tire, always stop at about 25 lbs pressure and check that the tire is seated properly (ie. the bead is even all the way around on both sides) before inflating to full pressure. Blowouts are best avoid by using care when inflating.
Oil is good, grease is better.
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09-28-2006, 09:28 PM #6
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Practice, practice, practice. In the comfort of your garage (or living room).
It's very empowering to be able to fix your own flats, plus it's not that hard and an important safety issue (you don't want to be caught somewhere where you can't walk back from with a flat tire, or have to rely on strangers, etc.).
Get yourself the right tools for the job (search this forum for threads about what we carry on rides) and just do it!
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