Never had to fix a flat before. I try cheating my way out of having to fix it by pumping that fix a flat stuff into it but it didn’t work as I had hoped. The fix a flat stuff only lasted for one ride and then the air would slowly leak out and by the time I wanted to go for another ride I would have to pump it up again. The tire stuff I used was for car tires so that may have been the problem. Next time I try the stuff I will get the one made for bike tires.

I had purchased an inner tube from Target® but once I pulled the original tube off my bike I discovered that it wasn’t the right type. The tube size around is fine but the valve was not long enough. I ran over to a bike shop here in Rancho and they stocked the right tire for a buck less than I paid at Target®. Got home and was able to pretty easily put the tire back together and get it road ready. If you don’t know how to fix a flat, Schwinn has a pretty good how-to for you to follow. Now lets go hit the rode!