How to Replace Tube in Bike Tire?

Remove the wheel from the bike

Release all remaining air from the tire

Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off the rim

Pull the old tube out of the tire

Inspect the tire and rim for thorns, glass, or sharp debris

Check the rim strip for damage or misalignment

Slightly inflate the new tube so it holds its shape

Insert the valve stem through the rim hole

Tuck the tube evenly inside the tire

Push the tire bead back onto the rim, starting opposite the valve

Make sure the tube is not pinched between the tire and rim

Inflate the tire partway and check that the bead is seated evenly

Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure

Reinstall the wheel on the bike

Spin the wheel and check for proper seating and smooth rotation

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