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Old 05-02-2013, 12:41 AM
 
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I just had a friend bring me my bike from back home. However, the front tire has gone completely flat (the inner tube went bad). The bike won't fit in my car, I don't want to carry it the nearest bike shop, and I don't know how to change it myself. Nice massive list of issues.. I was wondering if placing the bike on the bike rack of the port authority buses would work, considering the strap to secure the bike is placed over the front tire, and it's the one that's flat. I've never used the bike rack myself to have any experience with it.

Thanks in advance!
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Old 05-02-2013, 05:15 AM
 
Location: About 10 miles north of Pittsburgh International
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Why not remove the tire from the bike, and put that in your car?
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Old 05-02-2013, 06:14 AM
 
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I just had a friend bring me my bike from back home. However, the front tire has gone completely flat (the inner tube went bad). The bike won't fit in my car, I don't want to carry it the nearest bike shop, and I don't know how to change it myself. Nice massive list of issues.. I was wondering if placing the bike on the bike rack of the port authority buses would work, considering the strap to secure the bike is placed over the front tire, and it's the one that's flat. I've never used the bike rack myself to have any experience with it.

Thanks in advance!

You should be fine, I've known others who have had to do that
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Old 05-02-2013, 06:49 AM
 
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ljf2313, you can just take the tire off and bring that to the bike shop by itself. They can put a new tube in there without having to have the rest of the bike.

You could also try googling "How to change a bicycle tire." It's easier than you might think; I bet you'll be able to do it yourself if you watch a youtube video. Plus, if you learn it now, you won't have to worry about it the next time you get a flat.
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Old 05-02-2013, 06:56 AM
 
Location: Charlotte
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I think the bar you put over the wheel is spring loaded - it should be able to grasp your wheel even with a flat tire.

But taking the tire off makes the most sense to me!
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:57 AM
 
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I third just removing the tire and taking it in. Changing a tire is ultra easy, though, so I'd give it a whirl. Youtube videos break it down quite easily, and you will definitely be getting a flat one day in the future. It's much better to be able to change it (a 10 minute venture at most) than have to walk back home.

If you happen to live near Kraynick's, they'll let you change it there for free with their equipment. Since you're unsure of how to change it, someone there will definitely be around to give you a hands-on lesson if that's your preference. I love that shop.

And finally, if you aren't keen on taking the tire off or changing the tube yourself, your bike will be fine on the bus. Happy riding .
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Old 05-02-2013, 09:17 AM
 
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Thanks everyone! I'll have to look up at how to take a tire off, I don't even know if I have the tools. In the mean time, at least I know I can get it to shop (and learn how to change it in the future).
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Old 05-02-2013, 01:13 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Yeah, you'll be fine. The bar that comes down over the front wheel is pretty heavy because of the springs.
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