The Art Of Quick Puncture Repair


Punctures

  Position the rounded end of the tyre lever under the bead and lever downwards. Hook the other end round the nearest spoke. 
   
  Work right round the tyre in short sections, pulling the tube out when it is free. 
   
  Locate the hole by dunking the tube into water and remove any thorns, etc. from inside the tyre. Clean and dry the tube, and then apply a film of rubber solution. 
   
  When dry, remove the silver foil from the patch and smooth it into place. Then peel off the cover. 
   
  Fit the valve into the valve hole, keep the tube straight inside the tyre, then refit the tyre using your thumbs. 
   
  DONT FORGET: To inflate your tyre to the required pressure. 
  
     
  
Or use the new Flat Fix Repair Kit or Red Devils Self Seal Patch Repair Kit as follows:  
   
  Use the small metal tyre lever or Cyclo Tyre Levers to remove the tyre from the rim and release the inner tube.  
   
  Locate the hole and remove thorns, etc. from the inside of the tyre.  
   
  Rub around the hole with the emery paper provided.  
   
  Apply the patch which is self adhesive.  
   
  Replace the inner tube and tyre, and inflate using a standard pump.









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