2005 Valco Has a Flat Tire

[Kindra178]

My 2005 Vaco Runabout has a flat tire. Any suggestions on how to repair? Do I take it to a bike shop or buy a new tire somewhere? Thanks in advance.

[bubbaray]

Changing flat is really easy. You can either patch the tube (need to buy a patch kit), or just install a new tube (which you'll have to buy, likely at a bike store). Either way, you'll need tire levers and a pump. I don't bother patching, unless I'm out of tubes and in the middle of nowhere. Tubes are cheap. Go to a bike store, buy some supplies (couple of spare tubes, levers, a pump) and have them show you how to change a tube. Keep your spares in a ziplock bag, in the stroller somewhere.

HTH

Melissa

DD#1: 04/2004

DD#2: 01/2007

[gatorsmom]

I'd take it to the bike store and have them show you how to do it. They'll probably just charge you for the materials you need. If they patch it they might not even charge you for the patch (our corner bike shop does it for me for free!).

Once you know how to do it, it's really easy.

Lisa
Mom to Gator July 2003
And Cha-Cha July 2005
and surprise! twins due 11/07!

[rl42382]

rachel l.

i was under warrenty and i had that happen i over pumped it and they sent me new ones for free amazing costumer service.