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A bike tube patch kit A hand pump Three tire irons A wrench that fits the lug nuts holding the wheel onto the bike (for bikes without quick-release levers on the wheels) Optional: A new, spare inner tube For home repair only: a pan of water about 4 inches (10 centimeters) deep A dollar bill to use as a tire boot Some talcum powder |
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A tire should be round, not flat! If you ride a bike, sooner or later you're going to have a flat tire. Perhaps you'll discover it in the comfort of home, and you'll be able to fix it at leisure in your living room, accompanied by fine stereo sound and potato chips. More likely, though, you'll find yourself on some lonely mountain trail or alongside a busy road. There'll be no music, and the sun will be rapidly sinking. This situation calls for preparation and know-how. We'll explain what you need to carry on every bike ride and how to use it so you can get back on the road.
The truth is, you're not going to fix a flat tire; you're going to fix a flat inner tube that's inside the tire. To do this, you'll need to remove the wheel from your bicycle, and then partially remove the tire from the wheel. You'll then be able to remove the inner tube from the tire and repair or replace it. And to do this, you'll need a repair kit. Portable kits are available at most bike shops. Never take off on a long bike ride without bringing a repair kit along.
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