Puncture on rear tyre... :(

[CallumSimpson16]

Hi there,
I've been looking at my bike after not using it for a while, and I've found a puncture in my back tyre. Would it be cheaper to replace the inner tube or use a repair kit? Is there anywhere that'll fix this cheap in Salford/Manchester?

Callum

 

[potsy]

Replace the tube, then fix the old one to keep as a spare if you want to.

It isn't all that difficult to do this yourself Callum, have a search on YouTube for a video to show you how it's done.

You'll need tyre levers and a pump as well as your new tube, or if you really need to take it to a local bike shop who should do it for you, I would expect it to be around £10 including a new tube, but you may have to leave it with them if they are busy.

 

[Spiderweb]

Daft question but have you tried to pump it up?
Tyres do loose pressure over time, I haven't used my MTB for some time, both tyres are flat but they are not punctured.

 

[gavroche]

Do it yourself. It really isn't difficult. One tip though: put the chain on the big ring at the front and the little ring at the back. It will make re-locating the wheel easier when re-assembling. Also, don't forget to loosen the brake calipers by moving the little lever on the side upward. As your puncture is from home, fix the old tube and put it back on. Keep the new one for if it happens when you ae away from home.

 

[mjr]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz33ozlTvdo

but it works on most bikes.

Also, don't forget to loosen the brake calipers by moving the little lever on the side upward.

That only works on caliper brakes. On other types, you'll probably have to unhook a cable somewhere to get the wheel out.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Also, don't forget to loosen the brake calipers by moving the little lever on the side upward.

And if you do this. Don't forget to put the little lever back once you've replaced the wheel. Or you may be in for a scary moment the first time you try to slow down.

 

[mjr]

And if you do this. Don't forget to put the little lever back once you've replaced the wheel. Or you may be in for a scary moment the first time you try to slow down.

I did that recently. QR brake levers are still new to me... both feet down and roll onto the verge worked well enough. I'm surprised I got over a mile before trying to brake, or that I didn't notice the reduced effectiveness when I did my usual brake test before starting off

 

[Supersuperleeds]

And if you do this. Don't forget to put the little lever back once you've replaced the wheel. Or you may be in for a scary moment the first time you try to slow down.

Never done that honestly. Also never put the front wheel back on and rode 10 miles before noticing the QR on the skewer wasn't tightened either

 

[Dogtrousers]

Never done that honestly. Also never put the front wheel back on and rode 10 miles before noticing the QR on the skewer wasn't tightened either

I had quite a funny experience at the start of a FNRttC York ride. I'd got a lift there, with wheels off. I put my wheels on, and saw my friend waiting for me. I rode over to her braked, nothing happened, waved to her and disappeared off down the street. Quite slowly but very alarmed. Fortunately the streets round the Minster are all quite flat.

 

[jonny jeez]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz33ozlTvdo

but it works on most bikes.


That only works on caliper brakes. On other types, you'll probably have to unhook a cable somewhere to get the wheel out.

Or pull the brake lever and expose a release button (campagnola)

 

[jonny jeez]

Hi there,
I've been looking at my bike after not using it for a while, and I've found a puncture in my back tyre. Would it be cheaper to replace the inner tube or use a repair kit? Is there anywhere that'll fix this cheap in Salford/Manchester?

Callum

Hi Callum
As other have said. Pump it up one morning and see if it goes down during the day. Some of my tubes /valves just loose pressure after a while and go down.

On a general note. Its really worth learning how to swap a tube or apply a sticky patch to fix a puncture. If you head out on a Ride and pick up a flat you will be glad you looked into it.

Pretty soon you'll be swapping tubes in under 10 minutes, in the dark, wet, windy roadside and feeling quite chuffed with yourself for doing so.

 

[wonderloaf]

Its cheaper to use a repair kit, theres a basic one from Wilkos for a pound if your really cash strapped.
http://www.wilko.com/all-bike-parts+accessories/wilko-puncture-repair-kit/invt/0021941

I use the Wilko kits, the patches are really good and I always pick a couple up whenever I'm in there. For a quid you can't go wrong.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

On a general note. Its really worth learning how to swap a tube or apply a sticky patch to fix a puncture. If you head out on a Ride and pick up a flat you will be glad you looked into it.

Pretty soon you'll be swapping tubes in under 10 minutes, in the dark, wet, windy roadside and feeling quite chuffed with yourself for doing so.

Absolutely, and if you haven't learned to swap a tube yourself before this month is out, hand in your man card. We'll be checking with your LBS. You have this whole weekend to practice. ;-)

 

[alecstilleyedye]

callum, if you need help i can recommend pop up bikes on corporation st under the arches behind the new co-op building…

 

[CallumSimpson16]

Daft question but have you tried to pump it up?
Tyres do loose pressure over time, I haven't used my MTB for some time, both tyres are flat but they are not punctured.

Tried to, it was definitely punctured.