How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire — REI Co-op Classes

Getting a flat tire is an inevitable part of cycling, no matter what type of riding you do. Follow along as Kat walks you through the steps to fix a flat and change your bike tire, including details on changing both the front and rear tires.

The topics covered in this class are:
How to Remove the Wheel from the Frame: 1:03
How to Remove the Tire from the Rim: 6:45
How to Find the Cause of the Flat: 8:30
Whether to Patch or Replace the Tube: 12:23
How to Replace the Tube and the Tire: 13:30
How to Reinstall the Wheel: 18:39

To learn how to patch a punctured inner tube, watch our video: https://youtu.be/Oq7KFOGtuu0

For additional resources, including a step-by-step guide to fixing a flat tire, check out our Intro to Bike Maintenance class page on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/intro-to-b

And remember that this video is the third in our Intro to Bike Maintenance series. Watch the rest of the videos here—

Chapter 1—Anatomy of a Bike: https://youtu.be/f-orSWsSLQY
Chapter 2—How to Do a Pre-Ride Inspection: https://youtu.be/BXZKdT9RHNM
Chapter 4—How to Maintain Your Bike’s Drivetrain: https://youtu.be/eanbyYhLQm4