Shift the chain to the smallest rear cog if needed
Open the brake quick release if your bike has one
Release the wheel from the frame or fork
Deflate the tire completely
Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off the rim
Remove the inner tube from inside the tire
Inspect the tire, rim, and tube for damage or sharp objects
Install a new or patched inner tube slightly inflated
Push one tire bead back onto the rim
Tuck the tube fully inside the tire
Push the second tire bead onto the rim, starting opposite the valve
Check that the tube is not pinched between tire and rim
Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure
Reinstall the wheel on the bike
Close the brake quick release if applicable
Spin the wheel and check that the tire is seated evenly
Test the brakes and tire pressure before riding
