Loosen Axle Nut

First conduct a safety check

Do you have a tire bead jack?
Are you standing up?
Are you leaning the tire against your legs?
Do you have a bike multi-tool?
Have you completely deflated the tire?

When you first change a bicycle tire, it's a good idea to take notice of your surroundings.

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Remove Tire and Old Tube

The valve cap is a tube with a flap that holds against air pressure.

Most modern bicycles require you to start by taking off the valve cap before placing a tire lever beneath the tire.

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Inflate New Tube

Inflate the new tube enough for tube to just hold its shape

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Work Tube into Tire

Start from the side of the wheel opposite the valve, and carefully work bead onto the rim.

Be sure not to pinch the tube as you work towards the valve.

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Inflate Tire

Inflate tire to full pressure, then check using pressure gauge.

Enjoy a safe ride.

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How to Change a Bicycle Tire