Bicycle ​
Tags
Cegep1
PhysicalEducation
Word count
179 words
Reading time
2 minutes
Gears ​
| Front chainrings | Rear gears (cogs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 2-3 | 7-11 |
| Shifter | Left | Right |
| Order, left (easy) to right (hard) | Small to big | Big to small |
Flat repair ​
- Disengage the brake;
- Remove the wheel;
- Remove one bead of the tire from the rim seat with levers;
- Remove the inner tube;
- Inspect the inside of the tire for damage;
- Patch the inner tube (skip if using backup tube);
- Find the puncture;
- Listen; if not working:
- Feel the air current with skin (opt. slightly inflate the inner tube); if not working:
- Submerge the inner tube in water and watch out for bubbles.
- Sand the punctured area;
- Apply glue with finger and wait 2 min;
- Apply patch.
- Find the puncture;
- Slightly inflate and install the inner tube on the inside of the tire;
- Reinstall the remove bead of the tire into the rim seat;
- Inflate the tire to the correct pressure;
- Reinstall the wheel;
- Reengage the brake.
Ajitani Hifumi