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All cyclists eventually have to deal with a flat tire. While you can definitely take steps to delay the inevitable, learning how to fix a flat is about as DIY as it gets.
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How to Avoid Getting a Flat Tire for as Long as Possible
Here are four simple steps, courtesy of Andy Posner, that can help reduce your chances of getting a flat:
- Maintain proper tire pressure
- Use high-quality tires
- Avoid obstacles
- If you can't avoid an obstacle, use the palm of your gloved hand to brush off whatever might have gotten lodged in the tire
How to Fix a Flat
Get yourself an adjustable wrench, chalk, two tire irons, bicycle pump, bucket, bicycle tire pressure gauge, and bicycle tire patch kit. Then watch and learn:
(If you'd prefer to read similar instructions, HowStuffWorks.com is happy to oblige).
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