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down to make sure I haven't pinched it between the tire and rim.

Step 7: Inflate (on mountain bikes with fat tires you may wish to wait until after the wheel is back on the bike to inflate to avoid problems with brake clearance.)

Step 8; Put the wheel back on. The front wheel is easier than the rear. For the front, you simply set the fork back on the wheel tighten the nut, and then use the quick release lever to tighten it on all the way. You should have to push the lever hard enough that it leaves a mark on your hand, but not so hard that you would not be able to get it off again. DO NOT simply spin the lever until it gets tight. You are "flipping" this lever, not spinning it. The rear wheel is the same but you have to make sure you have the chain on the cassette (cogs). The easiest way to do this is to make sure your bike is shifted into the hardest gear, and then place the upper wheel of your rear derailleur on top of the smallest cog. (this will by default put the chain on that cog. Then push the bike straight down (don't force it, but give it a little pressure) you may have to pull the derailleur forward a little to ease this process. Once the cags have cleared the derailleur, the wheel should fall perfectly into the dropouts. (dropouts = the part of the frame that holds the wheel). Tighten your quick release or fastening bolts.

Step 9: If you had to disconnect your brakes, reconnect them before riding off.

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