Best tool for installing a clincher difficult tire up to 28mm: the EZ clincher

[@ddahstan6876]

My Gosh. I'm here after cursing my lungs out. Still cursing!! I have a Ksyrium UST wheel and trying to mount a tyre on. What a b!tch to mount, so I gave up after an hour trying. And today's the second day trying😅. But looks like this tool might be a miracle for me. Thank You! Honestly, I've owned at least 10 different wheel brands and used numerous different tyres but NEVER have problem with them mounting and dismounting... until this Ksyrium Elite UST. I also own an older version of Krsyrium Elite, which never gave me a problem. Somehow, this newer version seems impossible!

[@tony10speed]

It appears that some rims (even of the same make but older or newer) either have higher rim edges or less of a central depression in the middle of the rim where one tries to place the bead when installing. That cental depression is a real key, in that one tries to shake the tire bead toward the center of the rim as you intall the tire. I have a set of Victory rims that are virtually impossible - unless I use the Cool Stop Tire Bead Jack (it's still difficult even with the tool): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCnXqCoaMl0e9k&ab_channel=TonyMarchand I've given up on the Victory rims and gone to Mavic which are a breeze. You can also carry the Cool Stop in your saddle bag if you cut the handle down. Let me know how you make out. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@informedchoice2249]

Again once again a super easy tyre to mount.

[@tony10speed]

We have successfully used the EZ clincher for a Gatorskin on a Victory rim. If you think that's easy, you must have gorilla hands. The only other tool to work on that combination is the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack. We have also used it on a Bontrager Endurance tire on a Bontrager rim - another difficult combination. Give the tool a try on one of your hard to install tires and let us know how you make out. Regards, Tony

[@informedchoice2249]

@@tony10speed Well that sounds ok. The MArathons are genuinely ridiculous.

[@bunkerman99]

What a great Video. Thank You. Corn Starch, a little technique and a handy tool solving what for many of us can be misery. I'm 63 and my hands get sore easily. Cheers.

[@tony10speed]

I think you'll find it useful if used as in the video. Regards, Tony

[@johnvalderama522]

thanks for sharing another brand tool of tire level. so ez clincher is more compact than the kool stop lever. i will get one of each of them for my road tires and mountain bike tires. have a fun and safe ride always.

[@tony10speed]

Give us some feed back on the EZ clincher which is always helpful to our viewers. Regards, Tony

[@TuesdaysTurn]

Excellent video!!

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. I find the EZclincher to be a pretty neat tire tool I can stick in my sadde bag. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@TuesdaysTurn]

@@tony10speed Sub'd!!

[@jcsalazar65]

Very good techniques and tips for installation of tires, very good video edition and extra text.

[@tony10speed]

Thanks Julio. I have no association with the manufacturer but find the tool easy to use and it fits in my saddle bag. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@ernestonuevo9074]

Great video for reference. Thanks for sharing your techniques and tricks. I use them all but the Continental Gatorskin and the Hard shell are not easy to fit. Took me around a half hour to clinch one of those devils. Anyway, I order this tool and the Kool easy tire tool as well. BTW, I used a little of silicone spray lube on the borders of the tire and wheel to make it easier and worked. Keep your excellent videos up. Cheers.

[@tony10speed]

Another fun tool similar to the Kool tool is the EZ Clincher for tires 28 mm or less. And it's small enough to fit in your jersey pocket or saddle bag. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand A little soapy water or silicone spay does help. You could fill a tiny travel bottle with soapy water and carry it with you in case of a flat out on the road. Let me know how you make out with the tools you ordered. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@rudilapa6569]

Same experience as Ernesto Nuevo: I saw the previous video, bought the tool - and on the very first use it saved many minutes. And the bead seated without pinching the tube. THANK YOU! (And I like the silicone spray suggestion!)

[@jerryavalos9610]

I was excited to get the EZ clincher, you would think getting a clincher tire on a rim should only take a couple of minutes, but I snapped some plastic tire irons.

[@tony10speed]

Let me know how the EZ clincher works for you. The feed back would be helpful for our viewers. Regards, Tony

[@jerryavalos9610]

@@tony10speed Works good and makes changing tubes or repairing them quicker, I have the large one, I didn't know they made a smaller one. The small one would make changing flats on the road faster and easier so I am definitely getting a small one. They make tire irons obsolete for installation.

[@tony10speed]

@@jerryavalos9610 Thanks for the feedback. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@yaqoublewatermelon80]

for me tyre glider is the best tool you can get for your bicycle - I have spent 5 hours on my triban rc120 trying to replace inner tube and failed at the end - with tyre glider it took 20 minutes - no hassle

[@tony10speed]

20 minutes to install a tire on a rim sounds a bit of a hassle to me. A lot depends on the tire/rim combination. I look for a combination that not only allows me to run a comfortable pressure but also allows me to fix a clincher on the road in under 3-5 minutes. I did not have good results with the Tyre Glider (I was given 2 such devises my the inventor) on my most difficult tire/rim combination (Gatorskin 700cx23 on a Victory rim) but the EZclincher and the Kool Stop Tire Jack worked well ( P.S.: I also run a Triban tire 700cx28 on a Triban made rim for my gravel bike and can install the tire by hand). You may want to look at other tire/rim combinations that will allow you to fix a flat in a quicker fashion when out on the road, but I'll leave that up to you. As for the Tyre Glider, it's relatively inexpensive and I'll leave it up the the viewers to try it out and let me know what they think, Thanks for sharing, Tony

[@tonygSDWR]

This tool seems to work, but would benefit by being larger. It barely fits over a basic road tire, and the handle is so short. It'd be easier to apply more leverage and fit a wider array of tires being larger, but this one might fit in a bag or pocket if desired.

[@andrewilliams1924]

I'm thinking along the same lines (description does say up to 28), I have the previous tool which is a bit too long to throw in a saddle bag and have decided to simply attach it to my frame. I have also read that some are shortening the kool tool by trimming the handle

[@tony10speed]

There is a larger version called the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCnXqCoaMl0e9k&ab_channel=TonyMarchand However, it's a little too big to fit in your saddle bag unless you shorten the handle which reduces some of ability to force the bead on the rim. Some tire/rim combinations are difficult to handle. I build my own wheels and use a tire rim combination that allows easy installation (Mavic Open Pro and Continental Gatorskin).

[@tonygSDWR]

@@tony10speed Just bought and tried the Kool stop tire bead jack for the first time tonight. It did work quite well in pulling the majority of the bead on the rim, the last bit I did by hand as the tool could not grab the remaining bead (the tire rim combo I have is extremely tight). It took little effort to pull the last of the tire on! I'm impressed so far, and my thumbs are thankful for the relief. My only critique is the lever mangled the edge of my Enve decals a little, but I'll place the lever away from them in the future. Forgive me if my technique was in error. Thanks for the info Tony!

[@richardbryanesq]

I agree the tool looks like an improvement over tyre levers for difficult tire/rim combinations, but it's surprising a larger and more robust tool isn't available for deep carbon rims and high tpi tyres with beads which simply won't stretch. Even if it was too large to take on the road, I'd like to have it in the house.

[@tony10speed]

@@tonygSDWR Yes, one needs to be careful that the Kool Stop tool is properly place on the rim and bead to avoid scratching the rim and/or damaging the tire side wall. I'm surprised that the tool would not grab the last bit of bead. Must be a really difficult tire/rim combination. Over the years, I've explored tires and rims until I found a combination that allowed my to quickly fix a flat while out on the road. I also suggest that cyclist practice at home to make it easier when out cycling. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@alfredoalmeida6754]

Excelente ferramenta Abraço de Aveiro Portugal 🇵🇹

[@bengt_axle]

Alternative: Once you’ve got the tire on everywhere except around the valve, place your heel on the inside of the rim, in between the spokes, at the opposite side of the valve. Then, tug firmly on the section of unseated tire bead (around the valve), drawing the rim bead further into the center channel. Pinching the tire bead to get it to fall into the channel can help. At this point, the section of tire bead you’ve pulled up on can be slipped over the rim, using just the palm of your hand. Apply some soapy water to the rim and bead area and inflate to over 120psi to center and seat the tire. Then deflate to riding pressure. I have never had to use tire levers to mount Contis, and use this method even on the side of the road, for a stubborn tire.

[@tony10speed]

Good tips. Thanks. How difficult it is to get tires on rims depends on both the tire and rim. I can get the Continental Gaterskins on a Mavic Open Pro much as you say (without the need for soapy water). But to put a Conti Gaterskin on a Victory rim by hand is near impossible due to the lack of a deep enough grove in the center of the Victory rim. Bontrager Endurance tires on a Bontrager rim are another problem. Therefore, the need for a tool. When I suggest tires for bikes, I always look at the tire rim combination. Thanks again for your comments and safe cycling, Tony

[@landomarino2586]

Nice tools. Have to try it.

[@tony10speed]

I think you'll find it useful. Regards, Tony

[@nicobraun4989]

Is this tool as good as the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack?

[@tony10speed]

For clinchers under 28 mm diameter, it certainly is. For wider tires, you'll have to go with the Kool Stop Tire Jack or other tool. Regards, Tony

[@sisophous]

I have 25mm and 28mm and use the Kool Stop Jack. It helps to use the palms of your hands and not just your thumbs to mount the tire. Palms are much stronger. I use the jack for the last few inches to finish the job. I only purchase Continental Four Season Tires, I find them to be the best and replace them every 2500-2600 miles before they are prone to fail.

[@yeahhhhh9209]

Sir thanks where i can buy this tool?

[@tony10speed]

www.ezclincher.com/ Safe cycling, Toy

[@hansho813]

I cannot find your reference on where to get the EZ Clincher. Can you repeat the reference?

[@tony10speed]

See ezclincher.com

[@manybikesrbest]

I used to use baby powder, too (long before they discovered asbestos in it), and it did make the job easier, I even carried a small packet with me on the road. . . However, I read (somewhere) NOT to use it, the reason being if you ride in the rain, water will seep in and make your tube/tire a bloody mess. I suppose cornstarch would be similar? I do miss using baby powder (or the alternative, cornstarch), and I rarely get stuck in the rain, nowadays. Any thoughts, Tony?

[@tony10speed]

According to Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking, corn starch can require a gelation temperature (the temp where the granules starts to swell and thicken) of as high as 180 F. If the starch get wet, even on hot days, it's not going to get sticky or act as a "glue." That's why you can use in on clinchers and also, by the way, on baby bottoms that may get wet in the diaper. The starch looks the same as talc after many miles. I think that the tire/rim combinations are much better these days because, even if I ride through puddles or in heavy rain, the tubes stay dry. Regards, Tony

[@VOODOOphg]

Believe it or not, I happened upon an article that recommended using KY Jelly. KY is safe on rubber and super slippery. I was having trouble mounting a GP 4000 on an Ultegra rim and just *cough, cough* happened to have some KY in the house. Used it along with my standard Pedro's tire lever and it made all the difference.

[@tony10speed]

@@VOODOOphg KY Jelly will work by applying a tiny amount to the rim where you are trying to get the last part of the bead over the wheel rim. Soapy water also work. The question is: What do you do when you get a flat out on the road and need to remove the tire, fix or replace the tube, and re-install the tire? Do you carry some KY Jelly with you and if so, jow can you pack a small amount of KY so you can carry it in your saddle bag? Any suggestions? Regards, Tony

[@VOODOOphg]

@@tony10speed Yeah, I’d definitely recommend the KY personal lube over soapy water. The GP 4000 tires were a betch to get on, and I’ve read numerous horror stories on the newer GP 5000’s (which I also own, but have yet to mount). At any rate, I was thinking about your question and have a solution. You know those mini bottles of hand sanitizer you can find everywhere now - including Dollar General?... remove the hand sanitizer from those 1 oz or 2 oz bottles, and replace with KY Jelly. That way, you’ll have a mini bottle ready for on-the-road repairs. It would also work as a nice gag when one of your fellow riders asks if you brought any hand sanitizer with you…. 😬

[@tony10speed]

@@VOODOOphg Thanks for the tip RJ. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@rongurney48]

Why not start on the side opposite the valve?

[@tony10speed]

Great question. I usually do. But with the EZclincher I'm afraid of damaging the valve as I move around the tire. If you do start opposite the valve with the EZclincher, frequently shake the tube up into the tire and center the tire in the grove of the center of the wheel to give you more room. Insert the tire from one side and then the other (back and forth) as you approach the valve. Hopefully, as you get real close to the valve from either side, the tire will snap on to the rim with our using the tool at the valve itself. You can give this a try and see how you do. Regards and thanks for the question, Tony

[@HeSavesMankind]

How do you install Amerityre's solid tubeless tires? It seems virtually impossible to squeeze the bead down under the rim edge.

[@tony10speed]

Make sure you are using the correct size Amerityre for your rim. The type and size of the rim seem to be the key for installation, but it could be difficult and take more then one person. See: atyres.wpengine.com/bicycle-tire-mounting-instructions/ For mounting, depending on the type of insert, See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGfLdZ5jhrl-hqM&ab_channel=Amerityreman or kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rCXnR8mJuthtE&ab_channel=BruceCouch Although the Amerityre has been around for more then 10 years, I have not come across anyone who is currently using them. Sorry I can't add more to answer your question. Tony

[@zmelli]

Do you think that it will work on a 700X 32C gatorback?

[@tony10speed]

Probably not, too small. But you can consider the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCnXqCoaMl0e9k&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Regards, Tonyy

[@zmelli]

@@tony10speed I bought the Kool Stop and the EZ Clincher after I realized that the EZ Clincher was rated for 28c Tires. I bought some 32c Gatorbacks and was able to mount the tires with the EZ Clincher on 23.5mm ID rims. The EZ Clincher will go with me on my rides.

[@tony10speed]

@@zmelli Good to know that the EZ Clincher can be used up to 32c. Thanks for the feed back. It will help our views. Regards, Tony

[@zmelli]

@@tony10speed it was a tight fit, however it works.

[@guybrushthreepwood3002]

I've yet to see these tools be used on a carbon clincher with a tubeless tyre.

[@tony10speed]

Either have I. Clinchers and tubeless tires are different species. A clincher requires a tube for use. A tubeless tire (although you can insert a tube into it) is, as it states, held on by the tire pressure and contains sealant for punctures. The tire is held on tightly to prevent air from escaping. Most tools used on clinchers do not work for tubeless tires. For tubeless tire installation see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZusl2p5f52Eeas&ab_channel=GlobalCyclingNetwork Regards, Tony

[@stevesjs2]

Will this work with a tubeless tire like the Continental GP 5000 TL?

[@tony10speed]

No. Such tools are not recommended for the tubeless tires such as the GP 5000 TL. See the following for both warning and for installation: boydcycling.com/blogs/news/a-word-of-warning-regarding-continental-gp5000-tl-tires boydcycling.com/pages/tubeless Regards, Tony

[@bobd7855]

Thinking of a Tyre Jack for the TL 5000's. I always use a Trye Key on Reynolds Assaults. They ain't going on any other way!

[@jimbob5b200]

I've used a touch of soapy water before, but the cornstarch is very genius !

[@tony10speed]

Works better and longer lasting then soapy water. Regards, Tony

[@ivornotion6624]

This is an ad for a tool. Not a technique video

[@tony10speed]

We have been evaluating various method and tools to help with bike tire installation as per our video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZDGXnuPl7ubb7c Our evaluations are to help you, the cyclist, find the best method or tool. We have no association with any of the manufacturers or receive any kind of renumeration from such. This is not an ad but an attempt to evaluate the various tools and best techniques to use. I hope this clarifies our goals. Regards, Tony

[@tony10speed]

Maybe you should read KZbin Terms of Service: www.socialmediaexaminer.com/youtube-terms-of-service-marketers-creators-need-to-know/