Another flat tire

[pegkerr]

It was so beautiful this morning that even though I was running a little late, I decided to bike all the way in, rather than hop on the light rail. Alas, I ended up being even later.

I was really enjoyign the ride until a shard of glass flattened my brand new rear tire. Instead of sucking it up and trying to figure out how to pull it off and fix it, working around the panniers and derailler, I weaseled out and called Rob to pick me up. He's going to drop the bike off to get the tire fixed at the Hub.

I've been shown how to change a flat several times, but have never attempted to do the rear tire myself. I am calling myself all sorts of hard names as a result. Rob is not always going to be there to rescue me. I really need to suck it up and learn to do it myself.

Comments

[katakanadian.livejournal.com]

I had a nightmare week last spring when I bought a new puncture resistant tire to replace one that was getting worn out. I had about 10 flats with that cursed new tire. Most of the time I didn't even have a chance to ride anywhere before the next flat occured. It was especially vexing because the tire was so tight in the rim that it was really hard work to get it off and on.

That said, changing a tire or tube usually isn't too tough and is definitely an important skill to have.

[johnridley.livejournal.com]

You should have had him take the bike home, so YOU would have to fix it tonight. Honestly, as with ANY skill that you're trying to learn, just watching someone else do it is practically useless. You should have already changed the tubes in both tires at home when you have time, BEFORE getting a flat out on the streets.

The only tricky part is to make sure to get the glass out; sometimes there are bits remaining after you pull out the obvious bit.

[jhetley.livejournal.com]

The real hassle with the rear tire is the chain. I'd recommend a trial run, just pulling the wheel off and putting it on, if you already have the flat fixed.

Do you have quick-release hubs?