How to Fix a Flat Tire - Fix Your Own Flat Mountain Bike Tire

From Kevin Tisue, former About.com Guide

Fixing a flat tire is really a pretty simple task. Nobody likes to do it, but you can save yourself some money if you know how to fix a flat tire and you wont have to wait. All you need is a patch kit or spare tube, tire levers, bicycle pump, and a little effort. Use this step by step guide to learn how to fix a flat tire.

Remove Wheel and Search

First, remove the wheel with the flat tire. Then take a little time to look for the cause of the flat tire. If what caused the flat tire is still there it will cause another flat tire until it is removed.

Previous

• Getting Started
• Open One Side Only
• Pull the Tube and Search
• Find the Hole
• Patch Preparation
• Patch Application
• Place the Tube Back Into the Flat Tire
• Re-Seat Tire on the Rim
• Pump It Up and Mount It Up

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