failing to fix a flat

[wiseowl]

Thank goodness it isn't just me! By some miracle (and my flat-resistant tires, which unfortunately are not manufactured any longer) I have never had a flat out riding. But I was a good girl and tried it at home, and it took 30 minutes. I talked myself up by reminding myself at least I COULD do it. Thanks for the video recommendation! Getting the dern thing back on is definitely the hard part for me- I just can't get the tire to seat itself correctly.

[bikerchick68]

one more tip I learned is to put your extra new tubes in a baggie with a little baby powder squirted in... then when you put the new tube into the wheel (DO inflate a little as suggested so they go in easier and hold shape) the rubber of the tube doesn't stick to the tire or wheelset... slides ride in, smooth as a baby's bottom...

of course, you also smell good for the rest of the ride...

glad you figured it out... it's an important skill to have...way to go!