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Bike Flat Repair Basics
Fix a bicycle flat on the go
This guide covers repairing a bicycle flat: remove wheel, inspect tire for debris, patch or replace the tube, reseat the bead, and inflate to safe pressure before riding.
- bike flat
- puncture
- tube
- patch kit
- inflation
Remove and inspect
Take off the wheel and inspect tire tread and rim for glass, thorns, or burrs.
Remove the tube
Use tire levers carefully; pull tube out and note valve position.
Patch or replace
Patch small punctures or replace tube; check tube for leaks before reinstall.
Re-seat and inflate
Seat bead evenly, inflate gradually, and confirm tire is seated all around.