Cycle maintenance courses

[Wallie]

I have made my maiden trip on my Aggatu this evening and thoroughly enjoyed the fact that I could go up a nearby hill and am gaining confidence, having not ridden a bike for a while.

One thing that is worrying me is the fact that I do not know how to deal with a puncture - I was never taught - so my plea is to anyone who lives in the Bedfordshire area who would be willing to help me out with a tutorial. Alternatively, does anyone know if there are courses that would help? I have had the tyres 'slimed' before delivery so hopefully this will offer some protection.

Any help would be gratefully received...

 

[Erik]

I have had the tyres 'slimed' before delivery so hopefully this will offer some protection.

Any help would be gratefully received...

Then you'll need a new inner tube in case of a puncture, because when the slime is on the outside of the tube, you'll have a hard time fitting a patch.

 

[Wallie]

I've got all the stuff - including a spare inner tube but no idea on what to do with it - my knowledge is that basic!

 

[frank9755]

Here you go!

How To Fix A Bicycle Puncture (Sports & Fitness: Bicycle Maintenance)

Frank

 

[Erik]

But don't leave the nut on the valve stem on when you put the inner tube back.

Were there more blunders in that video?

 

[Wallie]

Thanks fellas, I've downloaded the video to my ipod so I can watch it on the go!