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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nOne thing that is very common with any bike is it is pretty often you might need to replace the rear tire . There are many reasons for this, and learning how to do it will make your life much easier as a cyclist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why might you need to change your rear tire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Punctures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The most common reason for a tire change is getting a puncture. Typically, the punctures are on the rear wheel as this is where most of the weight on the bike<\/a> sits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned above, most of the bike’s weight is on the rear wheel, and you tend to wear the tire down quicker than the front, so it needs changing more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people convert to a turbo trainer tire on the rear wheel, so they don’t wear out their main tires, and this will require the complete removal of the old tire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more:<\/strong> How much does it cost to replace a bike tire?<\/a> and When to replace a mountain bike tire?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we start, you must complete the job correctly. If you are unsure of anything you have done, go and see your local bike shop or have someone who knows about bikes to come and check you have done it correctly. It’s better to be safe than sorry if you’re unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get yourself into a safe place to change a bike tire. You might need to do this out on the roads sometime, so before we start doing anything, find somewhere you have space, and there’s no risk of you getting hurt or hurting someone else. Now you are going to need to get your tools ready you will need;<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to make the job really easy for yourself, get the bike in a stand. If you don’t have a stand, then find some soft ground and flip the bike upside down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ok, so now we need to get the old bike tire off. The first thing we will need to do is remove the rear wheel. Rear wheels are a bit different compared to the front wheels though it is a straightforward task, and all you need to do is remove the quick release lever or the thru-axle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With rear wheels, you start by popping your gearing into the smallest ring on the cassette. This will make this task much easier. This is the lever in the middle of the wheels, and you will need to turn it anticlockwise to make the wheel loose. When loose, pull the wheel out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the wheel is out, now you will need to deflate the inner tube in the tire. You have two different types of valves. The first is a presta valve stem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This will be a small tall round screw thread tube. Unscrew the top and push the core down, and it will deflate. Then you have a schrader valve stem, which will be a short wide tube with a pin in the middle, push the pin down, and the air will release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have done this, take a tire lever and put it on the inside of the tire while leaning the other size on the wheel rim. Run it around the whole rim, removing one side of the tire. After one side is free, the other should pull off the rim easily. The bike tube will come free with the tire. Now you have removed the tire and tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the tire inside and outside for anything that could cause the tire to puncture the inner tube. You can do this visually and by running your hand through the inside. It can be very annoying repairing a puncture just to get another straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you start putting the new tire on, I recommend that you clean the inside of the rear wheel and check that the rim tape on the inside of the rear wheel is not broken or creased anywhere. If it is, you’re going to want to change this. Very rarely will it need changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put half the tire on and make sure it is pointing in the correct direction. If you’re unsure of the rotation direction, it will say on the side of the tire. Make sure it points forward with the disc brake on the left side, looking at it from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With half the tire on, you’re now going to want to put your bike tube in. If the tire was flat when changing it, you might need to repair or replace the inner tube. Before you throw it in, pump it up slightly to give it some shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We do this, so there’s less chance of nipping it when putting the rest of the tire on. Pop the inner tube in and make sure the valve goes through the valve hole in the rim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now the inner tube is in, start putting the other side of the tire into the wheel and start by using your hands. Then when it gets to a point where you can go any further, you will want to just pop the rest on with the tire levers being very careful not to nip the tube on the inside when using the tire levers. On some tires, this can be challenging, so take your time and be patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWear and tear <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Turbo Trainer Tire Conversion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Let’s Change a Tire on a Mountain Bike<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nStep One: Get Ready<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step Two: Remove the Rear Wheel and Tire<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nStep Three: Put the new tire on<\/h3>\n\n\n
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