Fix a puncture
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Fixing a puncture is the most useful skill you can learn. This lesson takes you through removing the wheel, finding the cause and fitting a new inner tube at the roadside.
Key points
- Shift to the smallest rear cog before removing the rear wheel
- Open the rim brake or release the axle, then take off the wheel
- Use tyre levers to lift off one side of the tyre
- Run your fingers carefully around the inside of the tyre to find what caused the puncture
- Part-inflate the new tube, seat the tyre and check the tube isn't trapped
- Pump up to your normal pressure and check the wheel is secure
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