Summary
In this tutorial, you have had the opportunity to learn about
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Tools needed to fix a flat bicycle tire
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Preventative measures you can take
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Symptoms to diagnose a type and repair needs of a flat tire
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Steps to patch or replace a tube and tire that are flat
Hopefully you will not have this problem, either commuting to school or work, or on a pleasure ride. But now you should be equipped for if you do, and you will not be delayed long. Happy riding!
Credits
Nearly all images by Mark J. Smith. Any other sources noted with image. Bicycle navigation icons derived from Microsoft clip art, slightly modified.
Sincere apprecition to the Bicycle Cave shop in Albuquerque, NM, for their information, verifying part names, and for allowing photographing within their shop. That allowed this tutorial to show images of expensive parts not in designer's budget.
Sincere appreciation to designer's father for suggesting and providing portions of the content.
Unless otherwise indicated,
All content ©2004 Mark J. Smith.
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