How to Fix Bicycle Tires

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How to change flat tires, patch tubes, and boot tires on your bicycle in this free bike maintenance video series.

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Tags: bikes, tires, bicycles, pressure, patching, tubes

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Summary: Most of our childhood memories that involve bikes include impressive knee scrapes, downhill romps and races to the end of the block. However, behind the scenes, our parents or guardians were doing our mechanic work for us, ensuring that the parts of our bikes were working properly and that our bicycles were reliable and prepared for all the use they were bound to get. Even the most prepared bike owner, youth or adult, can't be prepared enough for a flat tire. In time, you're bound to run over a nail or piece of glass and this can often result in a flat tire. Though many flat tires require replacement, it is possible to patch or repair many small punctures. Learning how to care for your bike yourself or with little outside help can help you and your child both feel more confident, and it will no doubt help you save a little money by avoiding the bike repair shop. In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will explain the various types of bike tires, methods and tips for repairing them, ways to tell when a tire is bad and beyond repair, as well as instructions on how to patch a tire easily and correctly. Learn how to check the tire's pressure for optimal riding results and watch as he demonstrates booting techniques. Never feel helpless when you or your child's bike is in need again! You don't need a mechanic, and you won't always need a new tire, either, when you've got these skills under your belt.

About the Expert

Expert: John Brown is the service manager at High Road Cycles.

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