How to Patch a Bicycle Tube
Remove the wheel from the bike.. Use tire levers to remove the tire.. Locate the hole that's causing the leak.
Steps
1
Remove the wheel from the bike.
Remove the wheel from the bike.
2
Use tire levers to remove the tire.
Use tire levers to remove the tire.
3
Locate the hole that's causing the leak.
Locate the hole that's causing the leak.
4
Mark the hole in the tube.
Mark the hole in the tube.
5
Remove any foreign objects from the hole.
Remove any foreign objects from the hole.
6
Sand around the hole if necessary.
Sand around the hole if necessary.
7
Apply the patch.
Apply the patch.
8
Know when replacing the tube is a smarter choice.
Know when replacing the tube is a smarter choice.
9
Replace the tube in the tire.
Replace the tube in the tire.
10
Work the tire and tube back onto the wheel.
Work the tire and tube back onto the wheel.
11
Inspect the bead and pump up the tube gradually to let the tube and tire settle.
Inspect the bead and pump up the tube gradually to let the tube and tire settle.
12
Replace the wheel on the bike.
Replace the wheel on the bike.
13
Consider buying a new tube when you can.
Consider buying a new tube when you can.
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