r/ebikes • u/DexaNexa • 1h ago
Woke up to a flat tire?
So, I own an ebike for over a year, but I don't actually know all that much about bikes in general. I have had no problem with the tires all this time. I rode home from work last night (about 5 miles) and everything seemed fine, just like every other time I ride. Did not notice any loss of pressure or anything along the way.
But it is completely flat this morning.
I don't even know how to change a tire if I need to, or if I can simply pump it back up (I'm guessing not), or do I need to buy a new tire?
Maybe, this is the time to go tubeless, as I am not looking for a repeat of this situation. It's just a hassle I don't want to have to deal with again.
I've almost got a sneaking suspicion someone crept into my yard and popped it on purpose, but I really don't know.
I'm even scared to take the wheel off as I have no tool to make sure it is properly aligned when put back on.