The "how to" change bike tire presentation.
There will come a time when you need to change a flat tire. It's good & useful to know how to change a bike tire by yourself, when you're on the road alone or found a puncture just before leaving your home for a ride.
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First you need the proper tools that can be kept in you bicycle kit/box.
i. tire levers - at least 2 piecesii. spare tube - at least one
when ridingiii. air pump - one small
portable unit
Or you can get it all in one pack on Amazon - Bike Tyre Repair and Maintenance Tool Kits + Mini Portable Pump
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Here are the steps (1 to 12)
1. To remove wheel from the frame, first you need to shift the chain down to the smallest gear
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2.Open quick release from the break & wheel
3.Now you can take out the wheel from the frame
Steps 2 & 3
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4.Now to remove the tube from the rim, insert the tire lever in between tube & rim to expose part of the tube
5.Circle round the rim to expose the tube & remove it from the rim6.Examine the tube by pumping some air for any puncture or holes
Steps 4 to 6
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7.From the location of the puncture or hole, match it to the location of tire
8.Check the location foe sharp object for the cause of puncture, then remove or clean it
9.Take the new tube & insert the valve first than the whole tube into the rim
Steps 7 to 9
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10.Pump air the inflate the tire
11.Check the tire for any bulges or any problem
12. Insert back the wheel, lock back the quick release & check the tire
Steps 10 to 12
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What next?
After checking everything is Good, you're ready to continue your ride & or start your ride for the day.
Remember practice make perfect, so you can practice changing tube at least once to repair yourself when facing a flat tire.
Well, that's it, hope this helps, have a safety & fun ride
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For more visual guide, follow below video tutorial
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