Title: How to Change a Bike Tire on a Mountain Bike
1How to Change a Bike Tire on a Mountain Bike
2Turn the mountain bike over onto its back
In other words, position your mountain bike in
such a way that the seat and handlebars are on
the ground and the 2 tires are in the air. The
tires should be able to spin freely without any
resistance.
3Remove The Faulty Tire From The Mountain Bike
- Your tire will be kept on the axle by 2 nuts, 1
on each side, and these nuts will need to be
loosened and removed. - Depending on the make of your mountain bike, you
may also need to undo a quick release lever on
the side of the tire. - Disengage the brake cable before pulling out the
tire from between the brake pads.
4Remove The Tube From The Rim Of The Wheel
- Locate the valve stem for air input and choose a
spot on the opposite side of the wheel. Using the
beveled end of a tire iron, separate the tire
from the wheel rim and latch the iron onto a
spoke.
- Repeat with a second tire iron approximately 1
inch (2.5 cm) away from the first tire iron. Keep
doing this around the wheel until you can fully
remove the tube from inside.
5Check and clean the inside of the tire for debris
6Locate the holes or tears in the tube
To find the holes, you can submerge the tube
under water and look for bubbles, or you can pump
up the tube and listen for any air leaks. If a
hole is located on a seam or ridge along the
tube, the tire patch may not hold well and the
tube will be irreparable. In that case, you'll
have to purchase a brand new replacement tube.
7Patch the holes using the bike tire patch kit
Roughen the areas of the tube around the holes
using sandpaper. Apply a glue-less patch to the
tube firmly, covering and sealing the hole as
tightly as you can.
8Wait a few minutes for the patch to bond to the
tube.
9Test to see if the patch has held well
Pump up the tube slightly and see if there are
any air leaks with the new patch. If there are,
you may need to try again and apply a new patch,
or the tube may be too damaged and you'll need to
purchase a new one
10Place the tube back into the tire
Starting with the valve stem, insert the tube
back into the tire. Make sure the valve stem is
centered correctly or else it could end up being
damaged with future use.
11Secure the tire into your bike frame
12Pump Up Your New Tire
13Thank You For Your Time
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