Single Speed Golden Cycles Fixie Bike Flat Tube Replacement

ID: 157783

Description: If you do not replace a flat tube immediately...

Steps:

1. Flip the bike over and use the seat and handle as a stand.

2. Unscrew the nut from both sides of the rear wheel.

3. Push the wheel forward then remove the chain. Unscrew the outer nuts where the center of the rim touches the frame to loosen the wheel then remove the wheel.

4. Insert the bike tire lever under the edge of the outer tire.
5. Leverage the outer tire by pushing down on the lever.

6. Remove the outer tire by running the lever across the rim of the wheel.
7. Check the outer tire inside for shrapnel.

8. Align the inner tube so that the valve goes into the rim.

9. Slot the inner tube into the outer tire and then put the outer tire on top of the rim.

10. Use the bike tire lever to push the outer tire back into place.

11. Align the wheel back onto the bike and screw the nut back onto the bolt.
12. Adjust the tightness of the nut based on the alignment of the wheel.

13. Once the wheel is aligned, place the chain on, then secure the wheel by tightening the outer nuts.
14. Spin the wheel to ensure that it is secured and aligned properly.

15. Pump the bike tire up until it is roughly at 75 PSI or when the wheel feels solid when u squeeze it.