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: For additional resources, including a step-by-step guide to fixing a flat tire, check out our Intro to Bike Maintenance class page on : 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: Chapter 2—How to Do a Pre-Ride Inspection: Chapter 4—How to Maintain Your Bike’s Drivetrain: