This is commonly known as a combination repair or a patch/plug repair. The purpose of this article is to show you the difference between a safe, permanent repair and a temporary string, plug or patch repair.Īccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), the only method to properly repair a tire puncture is to fill the injury with a repair stem and back the stem with a repair patch. Luckily there are safe and cost-effective ways to properly repair most tire punctures. Reconnect the brakes (if necessary) and make sure they're working.So, you have a flat tire or one that’s leaking air.If the lever closes too easily and is touching the frame, open the lever and tighten the nut some more. Make sure it's tucked out of the way and not touching the bike's frame. Hold the quick-release lever in place as you tighten the nut. When the nut is tight, close the lever.Make sure the axle is seated in the dropouts. Line up the axle of the front wheel with the dropouts in the fork and lower the wheel into place.Spin the pedals and make sure the gears shift normally.Remember to reconnect your brakes (if necessary) and make sure they're working.If the lever closes too easily and is touching the frame, it's probably not tight enough. Holding the quick-release lever in place, tighten the nut on the drive side of the bike. Close the lever.Make sure the axle is firmly in the dropouts.
Lower the axle into place while pulling the derailleur back to get it out of the way.
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