[ she examines the front wheel before taking a wrench and removing it from the axle altogether with a few movements, holding it in both hands before placing it down. the stands keep the bike balanced in place, at least for the moment. ]

Might have to deflate it sometimes, like this. [ she removes the valve with the corer, despite the tire already being flat, before pulling the flat tire off and setting it aside. there might be something useful to do with the rubber later. maybe.

abruptly, she holds out a handful of those zip ties she'd grabbed before. more than enough to do the job. ] Use these on the tire. Six or eight, maybe. Compresses it—makes it easier to get on the rim.