Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
12
Time Required
1 hour
Sections
1
- Inner Tube
- 12 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Inner Tube
- Take the nozzle cap off to allow the tire to deflate.
- Place the tire pump on the nozzle and press down on the nozzle.
- You should hear a wheezing sound indicating the air is being released.
- Squeeze the tire to check if all the air has been removed.
Take the nozzle cap off to allow the tire to deflate.
Place the tire pump on the nozzle and press down on the nozzle.
You should hear a wheezing sound indicating the air is being released.
Squeeze the tire to check if all the air has been removed.
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Step 2
- Place the bike upside down so it’s resting on the handlebars.
Place the bike upside down so it’s resting on the handlebars.
Step 3
- Using a torque wrench with the 15mm socket, loosen the two bolts on the axle that keep the tire in place.
Using a torque wrench with the 15mm socket, loosen the two bolts on the axle that keep the tire in place.
Step 4
- After removing both bolts, remove both washers that protect the frame of the bike.
After removing both bolts, remove both washers that protect the frame of the bike.
Step 5
- Pull the tire in an upward motion, releasing it from the brakes and axle.
Pull the tire in an upward motion, releasing it from the brakes and axle.
Step 6
- Insert a prying tool in between the tire and metal rim and push it outward, dislodging it from the rim and making it easier to remove.
Insert a prying tool in between the tire and metal rim and push it outward, dislodging it from the rim and making it easier to remove.
Step 7
- Remove the outer tire off the rim.
- When you remove the outer tire, the inner tube is also removed.
- Remove the inner tube from inside of the tire.
- Clean the inner section of the outer tire with a cloth, removing any debris.
Remove the outer tire off the rim.
When you remove the outer tire, the inner tube is also removed.
Remove the inner tube from inside of the tire.
Clean the inner section of the outer tire with a cloth, removing any debris.
Step 8
- Using the bike pump, inflate the new inner tube until it becomes circular.
Using the bike pump, inflate the new inner tube until it becomes circular.
Step 9
- Place the new inner tube inside the inner section of the outer tire.
Place the new inner tube inside the inner section of the outer tire.
Step 10
- Place the outer section of the tire back onto the metal rim.
- Make sure to push the nozzle of the inner tube through the designated hole in the metal rim.
- Begin to pull the tire onto the rim.
Place the outer section of the tire back onto the metal rim.
Make sure to push the nozzle of the inner tube through the designated hole in the metal rim.
Begin to pull the tire onto the rim.
Step 11
- Place the tire back onto the axle.
Place the tire back onto the axle.
Step 12
- Place the washers on both sides of the wheel.
- Using the torque wrench and 15mm socket, tighten the bolts to the axle, making sure the tire is securely in place.
- Using the bike pump, fill the tire with air.
Place the washers on both sides of the wheel.
Using the torque wrench and 15mm socket, tighten the bolts to the axle, making sure the tire is securely in place.
Using the bike pump, fill the tire with air.
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