no tool tube flat repair ......free fix

very simple.... no tools needed repair! no wheel removal! works on all tube sizes! it will hold air for a good while. definitely enough to get you to a shop or home. i learned this trick from a elderly fella....... pay attention to the old and wise!

cybergod says: Jun 27, 2012. 5:02 PM

Simple good idea. But to be a stirrer, does the credit card not become a "tool" by it's use? Sorry, just had to ask. I do see it as a quick fix to at least get you home. I like it.

dedmann (author) in reply to cybergodJun 27, 2012. 9:11 PM

I suppose, but so are my hands. the card is unnecessary. I started using it as a visual aid to show the tire half mounted. then figured it was such a common item that i could give it purpose; perhaps help the softer handed cyclist :)

jackfaciale in reply to dedmannJul 2, 2012. 12:22 AM

Simple good idea. But to be a stirrer, doesn't the credit card makes this fix become unfree ? :)

dedmann (author) in reply to jackfacialeAug 7, 2012. 11:22 AM

to be specific the card shown is a gift card (free). does that make it up-cycled?

ckoehler1904 says: Jun 25, 2012. 9:20 AM

A quick, very creative, "no-tools" way of dealing with flat bike tires. HOWEVER, you left out one important step. Begin with marking the location of the tube stem on the tire (in case the tire moves on the rim in the process of removing the tube).Then after locating the hole in the tube, find that same location on the tire and carefully reach into the inside of the tire with your finger to find the nail, thorn or glass that caused the flat in the first place. Remove that offending sharp object and continue with your tire repair as described. If you do not remove the cause of the flat, it may re-occur with your temporary patch OR when you put in a new tube. I learned this the hard way.....

Aron313 in reply to ckoehler1904Jun 27, 2012. 7:00 AM

Also if the hole is near the valve you wont be able too tie it. I work at a bike shop so i agree with ckoehler1904

dedmann (author) in reply to ckoehler1904Jun 25, 2012. 9:51 AM

OH NO! yer soooo right.... always check for the offending object!
thanks for the comment! should i edit my tutorial? i'm new & unsure......

ckoehler1904 in reply to dedmannJun 25, 2012. 10:08 AM

Yep, Just do the edit and your Instructable will be up-to date. no problem!

dedmann (author) in reply to ckoehler1904Jun 25, 2012. 10:11 AM

thank you very much for the help. Cheers!

RedneckEngineer says: Jun 26, 2012. 1:28 PM

Neat idea! Couldn't you just tie a knot in it without cutting it in half? That way you get it home or to the shop then you can patch it proper without having to buy a new tube. Just wondering.

Giedow in reply to RedneckEngineerJun 27, 2012. 5:26 AM

Like that idea better, no need to waste a tire with a small hole in it!

dedmann (author) in reply to RedneckEngineerJun 26, 2012. 1:52 PM

Very good point. I have never tired, but will. The only concern I would have is the knot used. it may not roll well.