Can you change bike tires yourself?

Having a flat bicycle tire can leave you stranded, but it’s simple to replace the tire yourself. Usually, this just means replacing the tube inside the tire. However, you may need a new tire if it’s very damaged or worn. Before you replace the tire, you’ll need to take it off.

What tools do you need to change a bike tire?

Wheel Removal

1. Repair stand (optional, makes the work a lot easier)
2. Tire levers such as the TL-1.2, TL-4.2, TL-5, TL-6.2, or a multi-tool that incorporates a tire lever.
3. Patch Kit such as the GP-2 or VP-1.
4. Air pump: either a floor or hand pump.
5. Wrench for non-quick-release type wheels that use outer axle nuts.

How do you get the last bit of a bicycle tire?

Make sure the bead on the opposite side of the tire is down in the valley and not against the rim. Pinch the beads together on that far side and work your hands up to the last unseated bit. Then with the unseated bead away from you, wrap your hands around the tire and roll your wrists back to pull it on.

How do you put a stubborn tire on a rim?

Start at the very beginning of the tight section, never the middle. And then put on only about an inch of tire at a time before moving your hand in further toward the middle to put on another inch. Gradually like this, the tire will pop completely onto the rim.

How do you remove the rear sprocket on a bicycle?

Cassette Lockring Removal

1. Mount bike in repair stand and remove rear wheel from bike.
2. Remove quick-release skewer.
3. Inspect cassette and select correct type of remover.
4. Engage remover into splines/notches.
5. Install quick-release skewer and install skewer nut on outside of remover.
6. Snug skewer nut against remover.