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CHANGING YOUR BICYCLE'S FLAT INNER TUBES IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK
Flats happen.
One minute you're pedaling along, and the next thing you know, your bike becomes sluggish and starts to wobble back and forth. The thwap-thwap-thwap of a flat tire means you be spending the rest of your trip walking next to your bicycle.
A tire lever can help pry the tire off the rim.
But no worries Changing a flat is a quick and easy procedure anyone can do.With the right tools and these easy steps, you'll soon be
back in the saddle again.
Tools needed: Air-Pump, patch kit or new inner tube and possibly a 15mm wrench and tire levers Step 1: Before you remove the wheel from the bike, start by disconnecting your bicycle's brakes. This allows the wheel to clear the brake pads.
Step 2: There are two methods for securing a wheel to a bicycle: Quick-release axels use a cam and lever to secure the wheel to the frame; bolt-on axels use nuts that are tightened against the frame. If you have the former, flip open the quick-release, and the wheel will fall out. If you have the latter, you will need a wrench. Most use 15mm axel nuts. Loosen the axel nuts and remove the wheel.
Step 3: Pry the tire off the rim. Many times this can be done without the aid of tools. If you do need to use tools, don't use a screwdriver or butter knife, as they can damage your tire and wheel. You can pick up a plastic tire lever from your local bike shop for $3-5. That's less than it costs to have them change your flat. If you do need to use a tire lever, use it to pry the tire off the rim and remove the inner tube.
Step 4: Before installing a new tube, slowly run your hand along the inside of the tire to check for the cause of the flat. If you have a patch kit, use an air pump to re-inflate the tube and find the leak. If using a new inner tube, inflate the tube just enough to hold its shape, then mount the tube in the tire and the tire on the rim. Again, if it's a snug fit you may have to use tire lever to remount the tire. Start by seating one side of the tire on the rim, then the other.
Step 5: Pump the tire up to full pressure—the recommended pressure is printed on the side of the tire. Reinstall the wheel in the frame and tighten your quick release or snug the axel bolts down. Make sure to reconnect your breaks.
- Josh Patterson
Once you have installed the new inner tube, pump the tire up to the manufacturer's recommended
pressure.
EL MEZCAL CHEESE DIP
El Mezcal's cheese dip is a campus favorite. Felipe Avila, manager of El Mezcal II, 804 Iowa St., says it's the most popular item on the menu. And with just three ingredients, it's also surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients:
cook it
**ingredients:**
1 lb. white American cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
1 7 oz. can sliced jalapeño peppers, drained
1. Heat the milk in a medium saucepan.
Cheesy El Mezcal cheese dip
2. Gradually melt the cheese into the milk.
3. Pour the milk and cheese mixture into a blender.
4. Add the jalapeños, and blend until smooth.
5. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
If you're having a party, double the recipe and serve it in a Crockpot. Make the recipe as usual then pour the dip into the Crockpot to keep it warm. Turn the Crockpot to low, and you won't have to worry about it while your guests snack.
- Dianne Smith
ays... concoct
Your own nutrition bar
Nutrition bars are dee-licious. Or at least they could be.
If you're tired of missing out on the crunchy goodness of commercial energy bars because you're not too fond of their ingredients or you have special nutrition needs, click over to www.youbars.com to create a personalized nutrition bar.
nine varieties of dried fruits, granola, walnuts, almonds, pecans, soy nuts and chocolate, and as you add your desired ingredients, the You Bar Web site will calculate the nutritional value of your creation.
Tasty You Bar ingredient options include peanut butter.
A batch of 12 You Bars goes for $40, and you can even personalize the package by naming your You Bar.
interesting fact: Feb. 29, 1980: Gordie Howe becomes the first National Hockey
com, dsmith@kansan.com
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League player to score 800 goals. -www.brainyhistory.com
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