| You surely would not want to ride a bicycle with a | | | | can inspect the tire closely. |
| punctured bicycle tire. It is in every biker's biking bible | | | | Step 3: Get a screwdriver and carefully stick it one |
| to check tires before going out and using it. Unless | | | | edge of the tire and the rim. Carefully pry one side |
| you want to end up carrying your bike back home, | | | | of the tire until it completely is extracted from the |
| you can dispense with this routinely inspection. | | | | rim. Remove the inner tube and use your hands to |
| But what if there are punctures, what should you | | | | feel for any punctured areas of the tire. |
| do? If it is a major puncture, the kind that cannot be | | | | Step 4: Get a super adhesive glue or a sealant. Scoop |
| fixed by a super glue, you ought to buy a new one. | | | | up a few of the sealant and apply it on the inside |
| If it is a minor puncture, you can still extend the life | | | | and the outside of the punctured area. This is to |
| of the tire by patching the punctured area out. This is | | | | completely seal the holes. Use a scarp metal to |
| an option but it is still highly advisable for you to | | | | scrape off excess sealant. It should be even with the |
| change the tire. This is just as a first aid method. | | | | rest of the tire. Let it dry completely. |
| So here is what you can do: | | | | Step 5: Put the inner tube inside or replace it with a |
| Step 1: Check the tire first which area has the | | | | new one. Put the sides of the tire inside the rim again |
| puncture. You can inflate the tire and listen to hissing | | | | using the screwdriver. You might also want to put a |
| sounds. This will clue you up on which parts have air | | | | tire liner. You can use your old tire and just cut it out |
| escaping out. You can also try submerging the tire in | | | | or buy one from the store. This will help reduce flat |
| water. Look out for bubbles that will appear as this | | | | tires. |
| will tell you where the holes are. | | | | Step 6: Place the wheel back on the bicycle again. Put |
| Step 2: Put your bicycle upside down with the tires | | | | air pressure gauge in the valve and pump and listen |
| facing you. Unbolt the wheel from the bicycle or pull | | | | for hissing noises. If there are none, your tire is now |
| the lever if you are using the quick release type of | | | | as good as new. |
| bicycle. Place the wheel on a lighted area where you | | | | |