how to repair a puncture.

[fit447]

Ive never yet had a puncture, and now that Im doing more longer 'out and back ' rides along linear routes, rather than loops around my area, I want to be able to sort out punctures to avoid a very long walk home. I have a repair kit, but have never used it. Can anyone recommend the best 'youtube ' video that doesn't assume prior knowledge? I feel silly asking, but Hubby has always sorted out my childrens bikes when they have had punctures. I want to be independent!

 

[Dibdib]

Personally I like the GCN videos:


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2sKMqB9QCg


But my other tip would be to carry a spare inner tube as well as a patch kit. That way, if you get a puncture you can just swap the tube by the roadside and then repair the punctured tube from the comfort of your (warm, dry, well-lit) living room

 

[Paulus]

Try this video as well----http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wEsQz6pcc0

 

[vickster]

Make sure you carry all the bits you need (tyre levers, new tubes, strong thumbs) including a pump that actually works

 

[Diggs]

^^^^^This. Ensure you are carrying spare tubes (and can change them - search on youtube and practice at home)
The patching of holes can wait til you get home

 

[raleighnut]

Easier to practice on a wheel in the warm and dry as opposed to in the pi55ing rain and cold (or puncture weather as its known)

 

[fit447]

Thanks everyone, I'll have a look.

 

[jay clock]

I use these excellent levers http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...WaXZRmGjRTg5B3xdYky5XRoCBFzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

+101% for change the tube at the roadside, not just a repair

Also do not skip the checking round the inside of the tyre for the cause of the puncture

 

[jay clock]

Additionally if you think you are a bit rubbish you should find this a motivational video to convince you ANYONE can do it


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWCDEAYn8rQ&app=desktop

 

[The Mighty Boosh]

fix this

 

[John the Canuck]

Make sure you carry all the bits you need (tyre levers, new tubes, strong thumbs) including a pump that actually works

and............small tub [25mm film canister] of talc powder - sprinkle round the tyre bead
CO2 cartridges and adapter - no offence but you may find getting to 80psi difficult with a small hand pump
pair latex gloves - removal of rear wheel chain is messy

and......tools to get the damn wheel off ........dont ask how i know..

 

[Apollonius]

The most difficult bit by far is getting the tyre back on. If you have never done it then you need to learn how. It is not about brute strength, but guile. You need to gain that extra bit of "slack" in the bead of the tyre by pushing the opposite side down into the well of the rim. Once you have mastered that, you will not fear the process.
I carry a spare tube as well as self-adhesive patches, which to my astonishment do work. I have no truck with CO2 as all too often they fail and you are looking for a hand pump after all. I carry a tiny Topeak mini pump and it gets me home OK and I am a 7BAR man normally.

 

[BigAl68]

I also agree a decent high pressure pocket pump over co2 any day. The topeak race rocket 160 psi version is great and even has a threaded adaptor and flexible hose so getting up to 7 bar is no issue at all.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Easier to practice on a wheel in the warm and dry as opposed to in the pi55ing rain and cold (or puncture weather as its known)

Most important. Watch some vids then try it yourself at home. Have someone throw water at you to simulate rain. Have someone else stare impatiently, tapping their feet and looking at their watch at you to simulate your ride companions.

 

[Apollonius]

Don't forget to draw the curtains and turn the lights off too. It will be getting dark.