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My daughters 12 inch bicycle has a flat tire though i could not locate the puncture. How do i get it fixed? Taking the wheel out is itself a challenge on those bikes. Can someone help or have somilar experience?
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Detailed instructions for most anything can be found on the R.E.I. website under "Expert Advice: Cycling". - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/cycling#tab_4
See this exact link for "How to Fix a Flat Tire on Your Bike" http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/flat+tire.html
See this link for "Flat Tire Prevention for Your Bike" http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/flat+tire+prevention.html
Detailed instructions for most anything can be found on the R.E.I. website under "Expert Advice: Cycling". - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/cycling#tab_4
See this exact link for "How to Fix a Flat Tire on Your Bike" http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/flat+tire.html
See this link for "Flat Tire Prevention for Your Bike" http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/flat+tire+prevention.html
How to fix a flat tire in a kid bicycle?
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My daughters 12 inch bicycle has a flat tire though i could not locate the puncture. How do i get it fixed? Taking the wheel out is itself a challenge on those bikes. Can someone help or have somilar experience?
Answer
This is a pretty good demonstration on how to fix a bike flat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuKlEnHVLc&feature=related
You will need tire levers, a patch kit or a new inner tube
Taking the wheel out isn't bad you just need a wrench an adjustable one is OK and loosen the two outer nuts on the axle. If it's a rear wheel with a coaster brake you also need a screwdriver to free it from the frame, and of course move the chain off the wheel.
To find the puncture, I put a little air in the tube and then put the tube in a bucket of water and see where the bubbles are coming from. If the leak is right on the seam you probably need a new tube as I haven't had much luck with patches applied to seam leaks. Once you see whats wrong with the tube look CAREFULLY to see what caused it whether broken glass, a thorn or even a spoke poking out too far. Take care of the cause and reinstall the inner tube.
It really isn't too hard. Those tires should come off pretty easily. If all else fails take it to a bike shop, the fix should be pretty cheap.
This is a pretty good demonstration on how to fix a bike flat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuKlEnHVLc&feature=related
You will need tire levers, a patch kit or a new inner tube
Taking the wheel out isn't bad you just need a wrench an adjustable one is OK and loosen the two outer nuts on the axle. If it's a rear wheel with a coaster brake you also need a screwdriver to free it from the frame, and of course move the chain off the wheel.
To find the puncture, I put a little air in the tube and then put the tube in a bucket of water and see where the bubbles are coming from. If the leak is right on the seam you probably need a new tube as I haven't had much luck with patches applied to seam leaks. Once you see whats wrong with the tube look CAREFULLY to see what caused it whether broken glass, a thorn or even a spoke poking out too far. Take care of the cause and reinstall the inner tube.
It really isn't too hard. Those tires should come off pretty easily. If all else fails take it to a bike shop, the fix should be pretty cheap.
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