Umair Gaines
Electric bikes are heavier than normal bikes, which means punctures are a common issue. Luckily, there are four ways to fix a puncture: patching, changing the inner tube, using a tyre plug, or the 'Rambo method'. In this article, we will talk you through the process of mending a puncture on an electric bike, so you can get back on the road.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| First step | Remove the tyre |
| Tyre removal method | Quick release handle or loosening bolts with a wrench |
| Next step | Ensure the wheel is laid out with the rotor right-side up |
| Tyre levers | Used to lift the wheel and drop the lower rim |
| Tyre removal | Repeat on the other side to get the tyre out of the bead |
| Valve | Remove the cap and press the tyre up and out |
| New tube | Ensure it has the correct circumference and width |
| Pumping up the tyre | Put the valve cover back on and give it a bounce test |
| Puncture repair methods | Patching, changing the inner tube, using a tire plug or the Rambo method |
What You'll Learn
Removing the tyre
To remove the tyre from an electric bike, you will need to first undo the handle to loosen the bolts. You can then use a wrench to loosen the bolts further, but make sure it is adjusted to the right size. Once the wheel has dropped out, lay it out so that the rotor is right-side up. You should not bend the rotor, as this will cause some splicing noises. Next, grab your tyre levers and lift the wheel up, right-side-up, which will drop the lower rim down. This will give you some slack to get the tyre out of the bead. Repeat this process on the other side.
You will then notice that the valve is still in there, so remove the cap and press the tyre up and out. Once everything is off, you will need a new tube with the correct circumference and width. You can purchase a tube at any bike shop.
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Loosen bolts with a wrench
To loosen bolts with a wrench, you will need to adjust the wrench to the right size. Loosen the bolts enough so that you can hand-tighten them later on. Electric bikes have axles bolted on, so you will need to use a wrench to loosen the bolts. Once the wheel has dropped out, lay it out so that the rotor is right-side up. You should not bend the rotor, otherwise, you will hear some splicing noises, which is not good for the bike.
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Tyre levers
To mend a puncture on an electric bike, you will need to remove the tyre. Some tyres have a quick-release handle that you can simply undo to drop the tyre out. However, electric bikes have axles bolted on, so you will need a wrench to loosen the bolts enough so that you can hand-tighten them later. Once the wheel has dropped out, lay it out so that the rotor is right-side up.
Now, grab your tyre levers and lift the wheel up, right-side-up, which will drop the lower rim down. This will give you some slack to get the tyre out of the bead. Repeat this process on the other side. You will notice that the valve is still in there, so remove the cap and press the tyre up and out.
Now that everything is off, you will need a new tube with the correct circumference and width. You can purchase a tube at any bike shop. Once you have the new tube, you can put the valve cover back on and give it a bounce test to see if it is holding in place and has some air.
There are four ways to fix punctures: patching, changing the inner tube, using a tyre plug, or the Rambo method. The quickest and easiest temporary solution is a tyre plug, but it only works with tubeless tyres. You simply fill the hole with the plug and hope the sealant does its job. The second option is to replace the inner tube.
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Replacing the inner tube
To replace the inner tube of an electric bike, you must first remove the tyre. Some tyres have a quick-release handle, which you simply undo to drop the tyre out. Electric bikes have axles bolted on, so you will need a wrench to loosen the bolts. Loosen them enough so that you can hand-tighten them later. Once the wheel has dropped out, lay it out so that the rotor is right-side up. You shouldn't bend the rotor, or you will hear some splicing noises. Now, grab your tyre levers and lift the wheel up, right-side-up, which drops the lower rim down. This will give you some slack to get the tyre out of the bead. Repeat on the other side. You will notice that the valve is still in there, so remove the cap and press the tyre up and out. Now everything is off, you need a new tube with the correct circumference and width. You can purchase a tube at any bike shop. Once the new tyre is pumped up, you can put the valve cover back on and give it a bounce test to see if it's holding in place.
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Patching
To mend a puncture on an electric bike, you will need to remove the tyre. Some tyres have a quick-release handle, which you simply undo to drop the tyre out. However, electric bikes have axles bolted on, so you will need a wrench to loosen the bolts enough so that you can hand-tighten them later. Once the wheel has dropped out, lay it out so that the rotor is right-side up. You shouldn't bend the rotor, or you will hear some splicing noises, which isn't good for the bike. Now, grab your tyre levers and lift the wheel up, right-side-up, which will drop the lower rim down. This will give you some slack to get the tyre out of the bead. Repeat this process on the other side.
You will notice that the valve is still in there, so remove the cap and press the tyre up and out. Now, you will need a new tube with the correct circumference and width. You can purchase a tube at any bike shop. Once the new tube is in place, pump up the tyre and put the valve cover back on. Give the tyre a bounce test to see if it's holding in place and has some air to it.
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Frequently asked questions
Some tyres have a quick release where you simply undo the handle and it will drop out. However, an electric bike has the axles bolted on, so you will need a wrench adjusted to the right size to loosen the bolts.
Lay it out so that the rotor is right-side up. You shouldn’t bend the rotor otherwise you will hear some splicing noises which isn’t good for the bike. Now, grab your tyre levers and lift the wheel up right-side-up which drops the lower rim down. This will give you some slack to get the tyre out of the bead, then repeat on the other side.
You will notice that the valve is still in there, so remove the cap and press the tyre up and out. Now everything is off, you need a new tube with the correct circumference and width. You can purchase a tube at any bike shop at a reasonable price so we highly recommend you stock up on them for emergencies.
Once the tyre is pumped up, you can put the valve cover back on, and give it a bounce test to see if it’s holding into place and has some air to it.
