How to Change a Cruiser Bike Tire
In the world of biking, there are those who take on the roads in sleek, streamlined mile-eating machines and those who dare the mountains on sturdy, suspended mountain bikes. Then there's the breed that simply looks for a cool breeze and a beach buzz on a fat-tired cruiser. But even the most laid-back cruiser bike rider should know what to do if your cruiser tire needs to be changed.
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Instructions
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Get together the essential tools, typically a couple of adjustable wrenches.
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Tip the bike over so that it is resting on its handlebars and the seat and the tires are clear of the ground.
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Use your wrenches to loosen the axle nuts, putting one wrench on the right-hand nut, the other on the left-hand nut. Typically for cruiser bikes, the axle nuts should be turned counter-clockwise.
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Pull the tire free of the fork.
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Fix the tire. This may involve pulling out the tube and replacing with a new tube.
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Place the tire back between the forks, the axle rod running between the prongs on the ends of the forks.
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Using the adjustable wrenches, tighten the axle nuts evenly so that the tire rests evenly between the forks.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure that the tire is siting properly between the fenders and the nuts are tight on the fork to avoid serious injury.
If you have any misgivings about changing your cruiser bike tire, take it to a professional.
