Bicycle Tire Flat Prevention Tips

One of the most annoying things in the world that can happen is getting a flat tire while you are in the middle of one of your fun cycling adventures. I have had many times in the past, where a tire flat would cause me to have to walk miles to get home because I was not prepared to deal with it.

In this post, I am going to provide some quick and easy tips for tire flat prevention. Follow these simple suggestions and you will see a drastic decline in the frequency in which you get tire flats.

One of the most basic things you can do right now to prevent tire flats is to ensure your tire is inflated to the correct level. Riding a bicycle with the tires under inflated will increase the chances of you getting a flat. A lot of bicycle pumps these days come with a pressure gauge which lets you see whether you have inflated your tires to the proper level. Also, in my experience, if you leave your bicycle for about a week or two without operation and you do not inflate the wheels; this can result in punctures. In addition, when you park your bike, be sure to leave it in a place where the wheels will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Extended exposure of tires to the sun can and may lead to flats in some cases.

To further prevent flats, you should always be alert and aware of tire care. There are things you can do while riding which will lengthen the life of your tire and prevent steady punctures. Do not ride along pathways that have pointed objects such as broken glass bottles or nails. I would take it further and suggest that you do not along damaged roads or those with a lot of gravel and stones as these will damage your tires quickly. If it was unavoidable that you ride along such a roadway, it is advisable to inspect your tires for any possible cuts or damages after your journey so that you can make necessary adjustments before taking your next journey. You should make it a habit to regularly check for rotten tires and tubes; a tire that is almost worn or rotten will give steady flats so the best thing to do is replace them altogether.

Some accessories you can get that will further reduce tire flat frequency are tire liners and puncture resistant tires and tubes. Tire liners are placed between your tube and the tire and offer what I call a layer of protection from potential objects that may go through the tire to the tube and result in a flat. Or you could just swap your normal tires tubes for puncture resistant tires and tubes which are built by manufacturers specifically for preventing flats. These tires are much more sturdy and stronger than your common bike tires.

There you have it, easy tips that anyone can follow that will reduce the frequency of tire flats by a noticeable level.

https://youtu.be/41Iu3Zwruq8