How Do You Replace A Bicycle Tire?
If you like to ride your bicycle, then sooner or later you will need to fix a flat or change (replace) the bicycle tire. First, turn your bike upside down balanced on its seat and handlebars. • Loosen axle bolts carefully. Loosen the nuts that hold the axle to the frame. If they are extremely tight, spray some lubricant on the nuts – a silicone lubricant or even vegetable oil will do the trick. (Many modern bikes will not have nuts. They have a quick-release which you can easily loosen and remove the wheel). • Slide wheel out without damaging the shifting mechanism Take the wheel out of the frame. If it’s the rear wheel, you will need to lift the chain clear of the gear cluster. To ease the removal of a rear wheel, shift the chain to the smallest gear on the wheel before loosening the skewer or nuts. If it’s the front wheel, that one will be a little easier. You may also need to release the brakes if they interfere with wheel removal. • Deflate the tube completely by pressing down on t
• Loosen axle bolts carefully. Loosen the nuts that hold the axle to the frame. If they are extremely tight, spray some lubricant on the nuts – a silicone lubricant or even vegetable oil will do the trick. (Many modern bikes will not have nuts. They have a quick-release which you can easily loosen and remove the wheel). • Slide wheel out without damaging the shifting mechanism Take the wheel out of the frame. If it’s the rear wheel, you will need to lift the chain clear of the gear cluster. To ease the removal of a rear wheel, shift the chain to the smallest gear on the wheel before loosening the skewer or nuts. If it’s the front wheel, that one will be a little easier. You may also need to release the brakes if they interfere with wheel removal. • Deflate the tube completely by pressing down on the inner part of the valve. • Take a couple of tire levers (you can purchase these at your local bike/outdoor store). You can use the handle of a spoon or similar object if you don’t have tire
