Comments on: How To Fix a Flat Tire

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:25:17 +0000

Thanks Bill. I haven’t used them myself, but I’ve heard they are not as effective as the glue type.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:23:11 +0000

Alex,

I see you explain very well here how to properly patch a tire. What do you think of the self adhesive patches?

By: J R Sapp

J R Sapp — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:24:55 +0000

I do take issue on where to start the removal and remounting process. I start at the stem to remove and opposite the stem to remount. This is very important when remounting the tire. I work my way toward the valve stem. Before I push the last bit of tire over the rim, I push in the stem to prevent the tube from being pinched between bead and rim. I have done this for almost 30 years. Plus I changed truck and car tires during a 5-1/2 year period a lifetime ago. I am very experienced with tire repair.

Last tip I wish to share. When looking for the tiny pinhole leaks, a person’s lips are very sensitive and will detect leaks that are inaudible.

I do agree every bicyclist needs to be able to change and repair a flat tire.

Good video otherwise.

By: Anton

Anton — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:21:15 +0000

I usually ride in city streets but the street on the way to our house is not yet paved. Its kinda dusty with some loose rocks scattered all-over the street. If I have time, I I like to go a little off-roading with my MTB.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:09:46 +0000

Anton, sometimes a leaky tube has a slow leak, so not all of the air escapes. That is why you’ll have to deflate any remaining air.

By: Another guy by accident also named Anton

Another guy by accident also named Anton — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:50:59 +0000

Nice tutorial but I just can not understand why you add the part about deflating the tire? If you have to deflate the tire it apparently isn’t flat so why would you want to fix it?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:27:50 +0000

Hi Anton,

What type of riding do you do most?

By: Anton

Anton — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:19:46 +0000

Hi,

Do you have a tutorial about choosing the right size or type of tires for your bike? I hope you have something coming up. I’d like some few tips on what and how to choose the good type of tire for my bike.

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:19:56 +0000

I’ve got this: (Crank Brothers Speed Lever)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Crank_Brothers_Speed_Lever/5360019204/
It extends and attaches to the axle after you’ve hooked it under the tyre like a regular lever, then you just pull it around. I had to change a tyre on a good road bike the other day (not mine!), and it was very easy to get the thin tyres off. It’s also got a reverse side for re-installing the tyre on the rim.
Thought that might be of use. Is also very small and light until extended.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:52:53 +0000

Changed a flat tire for the first time – you made it very easy to follow directions – now I have the confidence to do any repairs and maintenance for bike needs. Hi from Perth Western Australia.