Regardless of the terrain you ride on, be it a smooth tar road or rocky trail, everyone's had a puncture at some point. If you haven’t had one yet, it’s only a matter of time. Knowing how to fix a puncture won’t only make you the hero of the group, but it’ll also get you home.
With a few simple tools and tricks, you’ll be sure to get home after every ride. Depending on if it’s a MTB puncture or a road puncture, the tools needed are slightly different. You can see the details below:
Tools needed:
1. Tyre levers
2. Inner tube
3. Inflator (C02 canister and / or hand pump)
Tools needed:
1. Tyre levers
2. Tubeless tyre plugger
3. Inflator (C02 canister and / or hand pump)
4. Might need an inner tube
5. Gator
If you have tubeless tyres, make sure your sealant is topped up every 3 months at least to ensure you get fewer punctures. It’s an inexpensive way to protect your tyres and improve your riding experience.
Knowing how to fix a puncture quickly and effectively won’t only reduce time wasted on puncture stops, but it’ll also make you the hero of the bunch! Get all your puncture repair tools today.