However, that product is no longer manufactured. The directions for use unambiguously state: “DO NOT use on motorcycle or bicycle tires failure could cause loss of control.”Īt one time, Fix-a-Flat used to have an aerosol for bicycle tires called Fix-a-Flat Bikes Only. Can You Use Fix-a-Flat to Repair a Bike Tire?įix-a-Flat is really only designed for automobile tires, and so it shouldn’t be used for bike tires. You can buy it at every automotive supply and home improvement store. It’s a handy emergency-repair product when you’re short on time, and it’s saved me from having to use the jack more than once. The aerosol inflates the tire and plugs the holes in it (as long as they’re up to ¼ inch in size). Once the rim is off the ground, you can drive away. How Does Fix-a-Flat Work?įix-a-Flat is an aerosol that partially reinflates a flat car tire, just enough to lift the rim off the ground. In the rest of this post, we’ll talk about why Fix-a-Flat shouldn’t be used on bike tires-and what you can do instead if you get a flat tire in the middle of your ride. However, for a flat tire on a bicycle, it’s best to leave it out and use something else.
(As it will come as a surprise to you, too.)įix-a-Flat works wonders on car tires, and can help you temporarily repair a tire for up to 3 days (or 100 miles) without a jack.
I don’t know about you lot, but I know I have! And I can tell you that when I looked into it, the answer surprised me. Have you ever had a flat tire in the middle of a long bike ride and wondered if you could fix it with Fix-a-Apartment instead of having to take it off and repair it with a patch kit?
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