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My daughters 12 inch bicycle has a flat tire though i could not locate the puncture. How do i get it fixed? Taking the wheel out is itself a challenge on those bikes. Can someone help or have somilar experience?
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This is a pretty good demonstration on how to fix a bike flat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuKlEnHVLc&feature=related
You will need tire levers, a patch kit or a new inner tube
Taking the wheel out isn't bad you just need a wrench an adjustable one is OK and loosen the two outer nuts on the axle. If it's a rear wheel with a coaster brake you also need a screwdriver to free it from the frame, and of course move the chain off the wheel.
To find the puncture, I put a little air in the tube and then put the tube in a bucket of water and see where the bubbles are coming from. If the leak is right on the seam you probably need a new tube as I haven't had much luck with patches applied to seam leaks. Once you see whats wrong with the tube look CAREFULLY to see what caused it whether broken glass, a thorn or even a spoke poking out too far. Take care of the cause and reinstall the inner tube.
It really isn't too hard. Those tires should come off pretty easily. If all else fails take it to a bike shop, the fix should be pretty cheap.
This is a pretty good demonstration on how to fix a bike flat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuKlEnHVLc&feature=related
You will need tire levers, a patch kit or a new inner tube
Taking the wheel out isn't bad you just need a wrench an adjustable one is OK and loosen the two outer nuts on the axle. If it's a rear wheel with a coaster brake you also need a screwdriver to free it from the frame, and of course move the chain off the wheel.
To find the puncture, I put a little air in the tube and then put the tube in a bucket of water and see where the bubbles are coming from. If the leak is right on the seam you probably need a new tube as I haven't had much luck with patches applied to seam leaks. Once you see whats wrong with the tube look CAREFULLY to see what caused it whether broken glass, a thorn or even a spoke poking out too far. Take care of the cause and reinstall the inner tube.
It really isn't too hard. Those tires should come off pretty easily. If all else fails take it to a bike shop, the fix should be pretty cheap.
What is the best moutain bicycle to get for a seven year old girl?
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More daughter is a large seven year old girl, wears a size 12-14 and almost 5 feet tall. My wife and I wanted to get her a new mountain bike but wanted to know which one is best for the money and possible where to purchase it. We live in Fresh Meadows, NY.
Answer
Anything really will be fine. I generally don't recommend this but because she is only 7 yrs old then just get a bike from a dept store. She may be rough on it anyway and since these are "throw away" bikes anyway don't worry too much about it if it is damaged, stolen or otherwise. Kids this age do not need a $200 + bike since they usually don't take care of it anyway. Maybe your daughter is different and you will see to it that its taken care of but overall at that age this is what I would do (and did for my own) As she gets older and wiser to cycling (if there is an interest) then and only then, by age 12 or so would I take here to a local bike shop and UPGRADE.
Anything really will be fine. I generally don't recommend this but because she is only 7 yrs old then just get a bike from a dept store. She may be rough on it anyway and since these are "throw away" bikes anyway don't worry too much about it if it is damaged, stolen or otherwise. Kids this age do not need a $200 + bike since they usually don't take care of it anyway. Maybe your daughter is different and you will see to it that its taken care of but overall at that age this is what I would do (and did for my own) As she gets older and wiser to cycling (if there is an interest) then and only then, by age 12 or so would I take here to a local bike shop and UPGRADE.
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