Flats happen. Knowing how to fix one keeps a small problem from ruining your ride.
Steps
- Remove the wheel
- Use tire levers to lift one side of the tire off the rim
- Pull out the tube and find the cause; check inside the tire for sharp bits
- Patch the tube or fit a new one
- Put the tire back on by hand, without pinching the tube
- Inflate to the pressure on the sidewall and refit the wheel
Carry
A spare tube, tire levers and a small pump.
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