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My chain was a little loose so I was off to Halfords to buy some new spanners which I don't yet own to adjust it. Get half way, van driver warns me my tyre is flat. Pull over and there's a screw sunk into it. Great.


Is it worth removing the wheels myself so the garage have to do less when it comes to fitting the tyres? Will it reduce the cost enough for what the efforts worth?


And if it is worth it, how difficult is it to do? I am a 100% bike novice. I can do the odd adjustments, but never done anything proper. Any potential dangers to watch out for?

And finally, again if it's worth the effort, does anyone have a paddock/centre stand I could borrow? I'd be very grateful.