How Much to Fix a Flat

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01-30-07 | 06:24 PM

#26

CigTech

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From: Ohio

Bikes: Schwinn Empire XL

I have 2 700x23-28 tube and a 26" 175-195 tube in my bag. My bike takes the 700, but if I see a MTB
with a flat then I have that covered to. I also have a patch kit and tools. Never walk again due to flats.

01-30-07 | 07:14 PM

#27

cerewa

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From: southeast pennsylvania

Bikes: a mountain bike with a cargo box on the back and aero bars on the front. an old well-worn dahon folding bike

Around here I would expect to pay about $10 for a flat fix, tube included. Tubes are usually $4.

07-25-13 | 09:15 AM

#28

iChopS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bklyn

I've got a great bike store that charges me $8! Tube included! In Manhattan!
Anything more than $15 and you're right to roll your eyes.
But you should learn to do it. It's really a very simple procedure, and there's nothing like the feeling of accomplishing it yourself. Sounds hokey, but it's true. Now if I could just learn how to true my rims. . . .

Where is this sacred shop you speak about?

07-25-13 | 09:50 AM

#29

calyth

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From: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by A_Str8

I got a flat on the way to work this morning. Normally I replace the tube myself, but I'd rather stop at the bike shop on the way home so I don't have to walk it the whole way. Around how much should I expect them to charge?

This is one of those DIY fixes that's great. You don't want to walk your bike for miles on end.

Saddle bag, spare tube, couple of levers, some kind of inflation (pump / co2, take your pick) and you're pretty much set. Patch the tube when you get home.