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Carry a Spare Tube and CO2 Inflator

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Description

For the fastest possible roadside flat fix, simply replacing the punctured tube with a spare and using a CO2 cartridge inflator gets you back on the road quickly.

Recipe/Instructions

  1. Always carry a spare inner tube of the correct size and valve type for your bike, along with tire levers and a CO2 inflator with cartridges (or a mini-pump).
  2. Follow steps 1-4 and step 8 above (Remove wheel, unseat tire, remove punctured tube, inspect tire).
  3. Install the spare tube (Step 9).
  4. Reseat the tire bead (Step 10).
  5. Use the CO2 inflator: Screw a CO2 cartridge into the inflator head. Press the inflator head firmly onto the tire valve. Discharge the CO2 into the tube (follow inflator instructions). This inflates the tire very rapidly.
  6. Reinstall the wheel (Step 12).
  7. Note: Deal with the punctured tube (patch or discard) when you get home. CO2 cartridges are single-use.

What makes the Dish Special

N/A - The preferred method for racers or riders prioritizing speed during a flat repair, minimizing downtime.

📅 Created: 4/23/2025, 10:42:44 PM 📌 diy/commercial 🔧 Tire levers, spare inner tube, CO2 inflator head, CO2 cartridges (check size needed)