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

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  • 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: • How to Patch a Bike Tu...
    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: www.rei.com/learn/expert-advi...
    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: • Anatomy of a Bike - RE...
    Chapter 2-How to Do a Pre-Ride Inspection: • How to Do a Pre-Ride I...
    Chapter 4-How to Maintain Your Bike’s Drivetrain: • How to Maintain Your B...
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  • @andrevaca6700
    @andrevaca6700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is such a comprehensive video and it's edited well! I can't believe it isn't more popular. Good work!

    • @rei
      @rei  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and thanks for the kudos! Feel free to share our video with any of your new to cycling friends! 😄

    • @wellnesspathforme6236
      @wellnesspathforme6236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree 100%. Very detailed. I feel smarter already! lol
      Having just watched another video, a mention to note the initial alignment of the tube with the tire could be useful in determining the root cause as efficiently as possible, but a full review of the tire is best practice, regardless.
      Thanks for the most excellent presentation.

  • @user-qq4rp2gb8c
    @user-qq4rp2gb8c 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A wonderful video. Kat, you have a very real person but very comfortable presence on video. A rare and excellent quality. However, you neglected to mention one thing that you actually did. That is, when putting the tire back on the rim, put the label directly over the valve. That way, once you get the flat tire off the bike, you can look for the source of the flat at the same distance from the label as the puncture is from the valve.

  • @meditationwhynot
    @meditationwhynot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks, watching this while stuck on a mountain

  • @jimciancaglini8366
    @jimciancaglini8366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have watched a ton of these videos just for the heck of it. This one is very well done.

    • @rei
      @rei  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

  • @Fireflydusties
    @Fireflydusties หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video! First time getting a flat 😢

  • @scottowens4585
    @scottowens4585 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you, Kat and REI - that was super helpful, my first time.

  • @gregorymcdermott4705
    @gregorymcdermott4705 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought bikes for the family, 3 boys, wife and myself. This video was absolutely amazing for all styles of bikes and how to. Thank you for this professional detailed training!!!

  • @BellyrubsMan
    @BellyrubsMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have never changed a bicycle tire before and was going to take it to a bike shop and then thought I will just watch a video and learn how to do it myself. Thank you for taking it step by step and I just ordered new tires and tubes and will do it myself now. Great video.

    • @rei
      @rei  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! We hope it goes well.

    • @evieemaya88
      @evieemaya88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you get on repalcing your tyre ) tube

    • @BellyrubsMan
      @BellyrubsMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@evieemaya88 Great! (I took it to the bike shop) haha. Does AAA come out and change the tire? Probably not, o well. Thank you for the great video though.))

    • @evieemaya88
      @evieemaya88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BellyrubsMan lol a shame , I'm planning to change mine, I'll let u no how I get on or if I give in to the bike shop lol

  • @clowd9931
    @clowd9931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a great review!!!! It’s good to see a woman do this. Thank you for teaching me.

  • @yanxia3948
    @yanxia3948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very clear demonstration. Thanks a lot!

  • @mcnell311
    @mcnell311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So easy, helped me a ton. Thanks

  • @jeffmurray395
    @jeffmurray395 ปีที่แล้ว

    This girl is a rock star! Thank you for the super informative vid!

  • @nevmayor4617
    @nevmayor4617 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video i:ve seen on this subject. 5 stars+.
    Thanks Kat! Simple,comprehensive instructions. XXX Nev==England.

  • @bgsucreativewriting7264
    @bgsucreativewriting7264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. Nice tips along with basic instruction.

  • @venusla1
    @venusla1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. Thanks for the detailed information!!

  • @kimtheodore1889
    @kimtheodore1889 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video, Kat. I'll be running a fix a flat clinic at our local shop. Your video is helping me fill the gaps as I prep for the class. Thank you! Oh and, a fun fact. My initials are also KAT!

  • @TheTurtleTrio
    @TheTurtleTrio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very very helpful. Thought I couldn’t fix the tire but you helped thanks!!!!

    • @rei
      @rei  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're happy to help! Please let us know if you have anymore questions.

  • @annaanna598
    @annaanna598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent job👍👍

  • @JMTE27
    @JMTE27 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the details thanks! 🙏🏻

  • @aeiouxs
    @aeiouxs ปีที่แล้ว

    Really amazing helpful video! I will now attempt my own repair on a flat tyre I picked up today. Thank you!

    • @rei
      @rei  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad we can help!

  • @harrybold891
    @harrybold891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely explained.

  • @inkfromthebrain
    @inkfromthebrain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much!! I fixed my first flat!!

    • @rei
      @rei  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome! Glad the video helped!

  • @eddicambio9072
    @eddicambio9072 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent training

  • @AQiu-jc2tj
    @AQiu-jc2tj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a very helpful video and I fixed my Trek rear flat just by watching it. Thanks! And I will subscribe.

    • @rei
      @rei  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's awesome news! We love to know that it helped.

  • @tomttl
    @tomttl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a great video ! Great job

    • @rei
      @rei  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @pablocampos8872
    @pablocampos8872 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FANTASTIC!!! Thank youu!!!!!

  • @maggiescanyon
    @maggiescanyon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video!

  • @1Dshan
    @1Dshan ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video ❤

    • @rei
      @rei  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @thomasdeekrease
    @thomasdeekrease 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect!

  • @evieemaya88
    @evieemaya88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got my first puncture last week, I like how this video has been made, I plan to repalce it next week once I get all the tools. I'll keep posted.in how I get on 🙏🙏🙏

    • @nickwells7236
      @nickwells7236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its been 6 months

    • @evieemaya88
      @evieemaya88 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nickwells7236 hey Pal, this video did help and will get you there, but I found another video by David Arthur on TH-cam , "how to replace an inner tube," that I follow step by step with my bike in my living room and pausing as I go and watching on the big screen TV. I would advise to do it this way then in your garage on your phone. Some sheets down in the living room and the big TV is the way to go and pause at each step with abit of music playing on your phone. The guy I watch has a moustache and a blue overall on in his video

  • @jonomichi2262
    @jonomichi2262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clear thx

  • @mouawyaa
    @mouawyaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @ntr10me
    @ntr10me 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very comprehensive. I've super-terrified of the idea of getting a flat.

    • @rei
      @rei  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @weshareourbusiness
    @weshareourbusiness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @justrosy2635
    @justrosy2635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe use a large toothbrush or a hake-brush instead of your fingers when checking the rim for pieces that caused the puncture. Both will remove such pieces, so long as they aren't embedded in the tape already.

  • @Howie57
    @Howie57 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I may have missed the part where you check that you've put the tyre on wheel in the right direction
    Putting a small amount of air in the inner tube helps prevent the inner tube from twisting when putting it back in the tyre

  • @jamesswords6425
    @jamesswords6425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a video/course for tubeless tires?

  • @Thomass7586
    @Thomass7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's neat. Loved to watch her work on her bike. Most cannot even do that. I've known people with bike's costing thousands of dollars and they know nothing about even fixing a flat or anything else about there bikes. They have to take it to a bike shop for everything. Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.👍🚴

  • @mikami1
    @mikami1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My tire blew out with my bike just sitting in the garage not being used. Any idea what caused this?

  • @1960deek
    @1960deek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the process the same for e-bikes?

    • @rei
      @rei  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good question! On an e-bike with a mid-drive motor, flat repair is the same as it is on a conventional bike. Hub-drive motors are more complex, though, requiring you to know how to disconnect and reconnect all the electric connections involved.

    • @1960deek
      @1960deek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rei Thanks for replying. It is hub-drive. I found another video that matches my bike

  • @knightriderexplorer335
    @knightriderexplorer335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dear i have been criticized for flipping my bike over like you said if this happened out on a ride. People said to me never flip your bike over like that.
    I said ive seen a professional mechanic advised me to do so.

    • @rei
      @rei  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We hope our instructions have helped you fix your bike!

  • @trendkill3333
    @trendkill3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My tire will not go on. The bead is so ridiculously tight that nothing is making it any easier to get it on

  • @butchdunn1622
    @butchdunn1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    REI glued my tire to the rim. Thanks a lot REI, I’ll never buy from you again!!!

  • @user-oo3eu7mt2b
    @user-oo3eu7mt2b 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is how to replace the intertube. Not how to patch a tube !!

  • @dipdip7250
    @dipdip7250 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is racist