How Do You Ace Fixing A Bike Flat?
Waiting by the side of the road for rescue is no longer your fate, as you tackle flat repairs with confidence. This detailed lesson takes longer to read than the actual repair will if you practice. You can do it! STOP BIKE SAFELY AND FIND A PLACE TO WORK: Get yourself well off the trail or road. You need to focus on fixing your flat without hindering other cyclists and drivers. Keep in mind how unexpected your presence is to them. Be courteous, and safe. PREPARE THE DRIVETRAIN FOR REAR WHEEL REMOVAL: Here’s a “pro” tip for removing the dreaded rear wheel on derailleur bikes: You first need to get the chain onto the tiniest sprocket on the rear wheel, otherwise derailleur tension will be greater, and later it will be harder to reinsert the wheel. Stand on the left–the non-drivetrain side–and lift the bike by its seat a few inches off the ground so the rear wheel can spin. Pedal the chain forward with one foot, while shifting the right shift lever into a “higher” gear. Most all right s
