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Listen and feel for air coming from the puncture. If teh pump has two holes, use the smaller one for Presta, and the larger for Schrader.ġ1. Press the nozzle onto the valve, then flip the lever up. Pull the tube out from under the tire.ġ0. Work the levers around the rim until you've completely removed the tire from one side of the rim.ĩ. That will hold it in place while you insert a second lever and repeat steps 6 and 7.Ĩ. Your tire might be on there pretty tight! Use leverage between the lever and the rim.ħ. Try to not pinch the tube with the levers.Ħ. Hook the lever under the tire bead closest to you. Stick the lever between the tire and the rim. Bike wheel cross section image including tire, tube, tire bead, and rim.ĥ. Unscrew the top part, the press it down to let the air out.Ĥ. If your valve is taller and skinnier than a standard valve, it's a Presta valve. Push the little bit inside to let the air out.

The most standard valve is a Schraeder valve. No quick release? Use a wrench to loosen the bolt (usually 15mm).ģ. Remove your wheel. Flip up the quick release handle and spin it counter-clockwise to loosen. Meet our flat tire kit! Levers, pump, patch kit.Ģ. If your hole isn't patchable, you can purchase a new tube from any local bike shop for less than $10.ġ. Putting a layer or two of duct tape on the interior will also suffice. The rim tape prevents the spokes from poking your tube.

If your rim does not have a rim strip or rim tape on the inside, it is a good idea to get one.

If the hole is right around the edge of your valve stem, it is not patchable.

Never stack multiple patches to cover a large hole - patches are meant to stick to the tube, not to other patches.

If the hole in your tube is larger than the patch you have, it is not patchable.

If you have trouble finding the hole in the tube, inflate the tire and then dunk the tube in a tub of water to look for air bubbles.

Or visit Free Cycles and use their tools and materials for free.

You can buy a patch kit and tire levers from any local bike shop for less than $10. But don't let that keep you off the road! Fixing a flat tire is easy, you just need a few inexpensive tools. If you ride a bike, eventually you're going to get a flat tire.