6.7.5 Repairing or changing an inner tube
Tyre lever
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1.
Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the
inner tube.
2.
Lift one tyre wall away from the rim using a bicycle tyre
lever. Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver
which could damage the inner tube.
3.
Pull the inner tube out of the tyre.
4.
Repair the inner tube using a bicycle repair kit or, if
necessary, replace the tube.
5.
Inflate the tube slightly until it becomes round.
6.
Insert the valve into the valve hole on the rim and place
the tube inside the tyre (the tube must lie right round
the tyre with no creases).
7.
Starting close to the valve, push the tyre wall over the
edge of the rim using both hands. When doing this,
check all the way round to ensure that the inner tube is
not trapped between the tyre and the rim.
8.
Inflate the tube to its maximum operating pressure.
Check that no air is escaping from the tyre.
6.7.6 Replacing a solid tire
Removing a solid tire
Lever bar
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1.
Push on the side wall of the tire while inserting a lever bar.
Some solid tires are quite a bit smaller than the rim so this can be difficult.
2.
Once one lever is in, insert a second lever and push the tire over the rim until it comes off.
If you are unable to push off the tire, it needs to be cut off. Make sure not to damage the rim.
Installing a solid tire
Installing solid tires on a rim can only be accomplished with the right tools. Most of these tires are smaller than the rim
they fit and need to be stretched to be installed. Follow the instructions that come with the tools for the process.
6.7.7 Replacing rear wheel spokes
We recommend having the spokes replaced by a qualified technician.
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