Front Inner Tube Replacement
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Last updated on Aug 1, 2019
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Here's an easy step by step tutorial on removing and replacing the inner tube.
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First, remove the front wheel from the frame by unscrewing the adjustable screw
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Next, wedge tire tool below the bike wheel, right above the rim.
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Once firmly in place, push the tire tool down towards the ground in order to create spacing between the tire and the rim.
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Following this, grab the 2nd tire tool and place it into the gap you have created.
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Slide the 2nd tool around the entire circumference of the tire, while holding the first in place, in order to dislodge the tire from the rim.
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After removing the bike tire, locate the bike valve used to pump air into the tire.
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Gently remove the inner tube starting with the area around the valve.
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Make a note of where the hole for the valve is located on the bike rim, because that is where the next step begins.
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Pump a small amount of air into the new bike tube so that it is easier to work with.
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Next, locate the hole in the bike rim and feed the valve through and into position.
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Next, wrap the rest of the tubing over the rim comfortably, while making sure that no folds or creases form on the tube.
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Finish by placing the bike tire back on the the frame, while making sure that no fold or creases form in the tube.
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Lastly, pump air into the tire and remount onto bike frame.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions.
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