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Fixing a Flat for your Bicycle

Oct 10, 2013 by LunaWebs Inc

Probably one of the most common bike repairs that come up for the average biker is the flat tire. Nobody likes to go to the garage and see that their bike has a flat. But don't despair - get a little ambition and fix that flat in 10 minutes or less.

I've found a few ways depending on the time and tools in the garage - to fix a flat and enjoy my bike. Here they are in no particular order.

Patch it

There are several patch types out there - but I tend to like the "skabs" sold by slime. You simply remove your inner tube from the tire, find the hole (pump it up a little to find the hole) then clean the area and apply the patch.

Slime in Tire

Another method is good ol' slime. It's easier to do because you don't have to remove the inner tube. It does cost a lot more thought and sometimes doesn't seal as well if there are multiple holes or large ones. It's really simple though. Just remove the tube cap and squeeze it in according to manufacturer instructions.

New tube

Another way is to buy a new tube. This also a little expensive but sometimes is your only option because you have a tube that is wasted or a hole too large to patch. Just remove the old tube (keep it to make a sling shot or something cool) and replace it with the new one.

I'll eventually post some pictures as I run into each of these flat repair - but just wanted to share how I've fixed flats over the years. Remember - leaving your bike in the garage in disrepair - only makes a waste of space and keeps you off the road. Happy riding!

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Fixing a Flat for your Bicycle

Patch it

Slime in Tire

New tube

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