Brompton Continental tyre and tube

[@Bruin4Life01]

Definitely one of my favorite KZbin channels for Brompton content, and I rather enjoy the outtakes at the end as well! 🙂

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you! And thank you watching

[@sgtrod]

Video is awesome and the presenter is too cute ❤️😍

[@iant5222]

thanks,I usually align the valve to the pressure rating on the tyre so it's there to remind you on pumping,this can be a faint raised moulding that's hard to see,not on this one.Hope all their small touches add up. You're our best test pilot. Give it some stick for us lass xx

[@lonestarlaurel]

Thanks for another of your helpful and clearly presented video tutorials. Good job, well done! 🎉The good fairies visited here too and brought this tire changing video, a simple task I’ve feared. I love feeling liberated! 🎉 TY❤️

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much! So glad it helped!

[@usta1796]

Hi! Nice video - thank you! Motivated me to try Continental next time. Btw applying a few air strikes to the inner tube before mounting, fitting to the rim and into the tire will become much easier.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@dinglebay100]

Yet another excellent video, as a Brompton Newbie these tutorials are a life saver. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks so much for watching and your extremely kind feedback Do you have ideas for anything else you would like to know?

[@greghilliard7641]

So glad you lined up the writing!

[@amboroverdecillo8101]

I love the little haphazard clips at the end :)

[@amandaleigh3852]

Good to see an option from Continental, it is certainly a good looking tyre - I will await your longer-term thoughts with interest! Thoroughly BRILLIANT ride off into the sunset... and hope the eggs made it in spite of the near miss disclosed at the end! Informative as ever, and I definitely wish I had a Cleaning Fairy! Thanks and Stay safe!

[@TheRokko66]

the contact urban semi slick looks good and so does the bike fitter :)

[@brilliantbikes]

😀😀😀! Thanks so much for making us smile! And for watching!

[@bobrose7900]

Informative and fun video with your signature out takes... love it! We're thinking about Bromptons. I've always thought they were massively overpriced, but your channel and Michelle's have been big persuaders, I hope Brompton are buying you a coffee.

[@dandydon6049]

Those “ signature “ out takes are getting old Bob. I hope Brampton gave her a nice discount on that beautiful orange bike and not just a coffee.

[@andyml1]

I’ve long been Schwalbe Marathon Plus fan but will try the Conti Urban. I’m interested to hear how you get on with yours.

[@miguel0226]

Hi! I’m just wondering whether there are any follow up review on continental tyres? How they fare by now? 😉 Thanks a lot. Your videos are quite useful. Will be looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@Quesjer1]

How about pump the inner tube a bit, maybe that makes it easyer to install. Another trick is to put some talc powder on the inner tube. Might help a bit. However, I agree that the Schwalbe inner tyre is pretty good!

[@stoatsngroatsuk5012]

Great videos, thanks for all your efforts, and thanks too for the recent AV4 delivery to me in Sussex. One point about matching the tyre writing and the valve.... doesn’t this over balance one side of the wheel, and wouldn’t it be better to balance the valve with the tyre writing opposite 🤣

[@rockape1954]

Work from opposite the valve and push the valve in to move the tube away from the rim as the last bit of the tyre/rim is fitted. Put a cap on or nut to make sure you don't let the valve stem disappear up inside the tyre. Having a partially inflated tube helps. By working opposite the valve the tyre can sit in the deep well of the rim... This is the method I use for motorbikes and my 26" tyres.

[@effyleven]

Helpful tip, that might have not been immediately apparent to a first-timer. Thank you, Phil.

[@richardharker2775]

I agree with starting opposite the valve too. Plus just enough air in the tube for installation so it keeps a shape until the tyre is fitted. Some may dissagree with me but I prefer a tighter fitting tyre since it will fit more securely and with better concentricity on the rim.

[@stephenelliott-wright3230]

Great video as new to Bromptons these really help 👍🏻

[@TheLastCockney]

Very informative, thank you. Look forward to hearing how they perform in use.

[@K1989L]

Line up the pressure markings next to the valve. I can never remember the recommended pressures so I always need to check it. And when it is right next to the valve I don't need to find it in the dim lighting of my storage space.

[@brilliantbikes]

Great idea! Thanks and thank you for watching!

[@NoZenith]

Thank you

[@brilliantbikes]

And thank you for watching 😊

[@NoZenith]

@@brilliantbikes this is actually my third time watching this and I didn't realize how important comments are until recently (I already liked for the algorithm) 😅 I am in the US and I finally received my Brompton and now I'm actively shopping to get ahold of a spare tire and a couple tubes knowing that they are sometimes in very short supply (and that's likely to be a thing for a couple years I understand. I've heard a tire shortage might become a bigger issue especially with cars in the next few months as well 😕). I really appreciate all of your videos.

[@Marco_LaGuardia]

I hope you all doing ok! Please, make a live on YT telling how things are right there! Great video BTW! 👍🏻

[@jamiewilden389]

Excellent video will presented have injoyed the funni bits to at the end

[@chuckshell8531]

Excellent video! Thanks for posting.

[@L33tw0rk]

It's bitter sweet watching this video in 2022. The joke about the egg and milk... so relatable.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@phillblake6829]

Love the shoes

[@brilliantbikes]

Me too! Thank you for noticing! They match my orange SnackSuma 😀 And thank you for watching!

[@abcdef-cu7ek]

Is there expiry date on bike tyres? For car tyres, they usually good for 5 years etc. Just curious need to change bike tyres over 5 years old

[@jonathanleach3914]

Some feedback on Continental tyres. I put two on about a month ago. Pros Easy to put on Roll well Light Cons Tyres are made of v soft rubber. So little puncture resistance Side walls are thin so catch the wall, and they will blow out. Tread is limited so probably ok for summer but where it might be sl slippery in winter Schwalbe would be better. Would I get them again- no. They’re too fragile for where I go but would be ok if you stay on clean tarmac only

[@Alex-tv3qo]

Thanks! Have you had punctures already or do you believe you will get some?

[@jonathanleach3914]

V helpful. I suspect my next set of tyres. Thanks

[@singlecask]

Oh, I've been waiting for these! More options is a good thing. I'd even order them now, since my Marathons Plus (rear) and Marathon (front) are already worn down a bit. By the way, not a single flat tyre in all of 2019! They were really excellent. Buuut my Brompton is still in repair with a broken rear triangle, so the Contis will have to wait. 🙄

[@effyleven]

Gosh! I am sorry to hear that. How did your Brompton get broken? Can you tell us what happened?

[@singlecask]

effyleven I honestly don’t know. Must have been a weekness caused by the welding, it‘s a clean break almost directly behind a welding spot. Maybe my 85 kg and the daily commute on the streets of Berlin are too much stress for the poor Brompton. I bought it in November 2017 and accumulated maybe 10k kilometers. Waiting for the repair sucks, the shop where I bought it is pretty slow.

[@NoZenith]

Oh no! Hope it got sussed out and you're back to enjoying your Brompton!

[@Sergey_Sergeev]

Thank you very much! Very interesting!

[@CaptainHaddock910]

Hi - I enjoy all your videos. I’m thinking of putting solid Tannus tyres on my electric Brompton. Have you tried these on a Brompton? Thanks

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the question. Funny you should ask…. We considered using them, then read some reviews that they don’t ride very well (a bit slippery and hard), and are a nightmare to fit (and damage the rims). We bought a pair, then decided the reviews were correct and gave them to a customer, who has so far not managed to fit them. So I’m not going to recommend them, well not at the moment!

[@SkyManagerNYC]

Great video! Continentals look nice and reliable

[@adrianlw2750]

A very informative video! Is it on the cards to do a rolling-down-hill test to compare the relative rolling resistances of the tyre options and how this converts to terminal speed? Whilst doing this, an additional wind resistance test of a Brompton Borough Roll Top Bag would be fun too! I have been piling on the miles with standard Marathon Racer tyres and as long as the rear is on 95-100 psi I am happy with rolling resistance so far, although do notice that going from coarse tarmac to ultra smooth is a bit like having a little push from a following wind - presumably that is the tread pattern gripping too much on the coarse stuff. I know looks can matter quite a bit when admiring the bike, particularly if it does not have mudguards, but to be honest, when I am riding, I cannot see the tyres 😂. But does anyone else have an interest like me in how a tyre sounds? Tread/pattern makes quite a difference and on a quiet country road, the noise a tyre makes in the wet or dry can be quite satisfying too. Ah, there we go, another video idea - a noise test!

[@2Bikes4Adventure]

At 0:47 you mentioned the SM+ are not recommended by Brompton. What would be the rationale behind this?

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for watching and paying attention Brompton say that the very firm sidewall can affect the ride (making it harder / firmer) and can interfere with the golf (but we haven’t had this) Early versions of the M+ suffered as the sidewalk was so hard that you couldn’t notice when the tyre was slightly flat - which. Oils lead to you riding a flat tyre and damaging it

[@davidburgess5419]

Golf ???

[@devjon123]

@@davidburgess5419 Autocorrect ( or they've been on the cider ;-)) Golf = Fold, Sidewalk = Sidewall, Oils = could.

[@joaogalante7712]

So... Any follow-up on these tires? Excited to see some competition for Schwalbe on Brompton.

[@frankhooper7871]

How do the Continentals compare to the Marathon Plus tyres in regard to puncture resistance?

[@urbanfireblade]

A Schwalbe Marathon Plus on the rear really makes the bumps feel harsh and unforgiving. Is there a noticeable difference in rolling resistance between the Kojaks and the Marathon Racers?

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the question. I’d say yes! They are slick and you do notice it!

[@cliffburt6027]

On a different subject, what lights do you have on that bike?

[@brilliantbikes]

Ah the Supernova! We must get some more in stock! Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@diane1959]

Love the video and your presentation. What is the name of the bag that you had your eggs in?

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much for watching and you kind comment - we really appreciate that The bag is a Brompton S bag with a ‘handlebars’ front flap

[@sheilastallard]

How many times did you drop the inner tube?. Love your video's xx

[@williamferguson869]

Nice tire

[@brilliantbikes]

We have found them great tyres so far! Thank you for watching

[@jobenmenachem2269]

What bag is used with the Brompton for shopping in this video? What is the volume? Thanks

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for watching It’s a Brompton S-bag which has the changeable front flap - so you could change the bag to match the occasion This is the handlebars flap

[@markalexanderkiew2926]

Hi, What’s the front light on the orange brommie

[@iatros8677]

I really love all your videos and just got a Brompton myself. I was wondering what front light this is in the video and whether it‘s dynamo powered. Is it hard to install? Keep up the good work! :-)

[@blt308]

Hi can I use schwalbe AV4 with continental urban tires?

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching! Yes absolutely, just as long as your Brompton has Schrader / car type valve.

[@baharezo]

wearing the tyre in the end made me laugh... speaking of inner tubes, Tubolito has Brompton sized tubes with both Presta and Shrader valves. Will you consider doing a review on those in the future if possible? haven't seen any text/video reviews on the Brompton version of those, only a few on regular sized wheels.

[@graham1735]

How do we get the cleaning fairies round? :-)

[@macanic5161]

I'd be interested how the new Conti tyre compares to all the Schwalbe tyres in weight. Since tyre weight affects the liveliness of the ride, could you add this information?

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

It was a bit disappointing not to see you putting it all, wheel, chain, adjusting the tension etc, back together again. You probably have a video on such. Guess I will have to check it out. Thanks for you clear, concise instructions. What about those tubeless tires? And what about the application to long distance touring for heavy people?

[@nisornt]

How do you like the five ten freerider on brompton?

[@yorkshireteaahhhnice1417]

Hi , how’s the tyres going 🤔

[@christiansusilo6847]

Any updates with this tire..? Is it better then the Schwalbe One?

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for asking - we did a quick review mixed in with our ‘Tubolito repair’ video We have done 600km so far with no punctures - and not particularly gentle treatment Our 2nd main bike (the one with the Tubolito) we changed from Schwalbe One to Continentals So far - we like them

[@Robutube1]

I had no idea that aligning tyre writing and valve was a thing. Imagine my shame when I checked my own bike!

[@jagerjf01]

😆

[@brilliantbikes]

Lol It comes from the tongue in cheek rules of cycling Rule 40 Tires are to be mounted with the label centered over the valve stem.Pro mechanics do it because it makes it easier to find the valve. You do this because that’s the way pro mechanics do it. This will save you precious seconds while your fat ass sits on the roadside fumbling with your CO2 after a flat. It also looks better for photo opportunities. Note: This obviously only applies to clinchers as tubulars don’t give you a choice.

[@Robutube1]

@@brilliantbikes Thanks for the reply - makes sense. Ian T (below) aligns his valves with the pressure rating on the tyre which is smart - I think I'll start doing that. Go to go and Google "clinchers vs. tubulars" now 😊.

[@JoshSmith-hg1qz]

Hi will this tyre fit on a B75 with mudguard still many thanks Josh

[@cesarbadell9780]

Hi, thanks dir this nice and instructive video. I have the Marathon Racer on my brompton and after one year and a half the rear tire has some bulging deformations on the sides and It might explode soon. I’m willing to test another quality tire like the Continental you have. By the way and out of curiosity, which repair stand you use ? That blue one ? Many thanks and best regards from Germany.

[@darklord5295]

Ces Vad that's the trademark ParkTools blue. You can buy it from amazon.de

[@effyleven]

I just love watching a slender and petite lady manhandle a cycle tyre onto the rim.. ... without tyre levers.. ... and without even having to *sit down!*

[@cirodirosa6752]

Looking forward for your reviews on this tire. How does the inner tube make mounting the tire more difficult? For the season, I have just swapped out my front winter tire for an extremely worn out Marathon tire which I hope simulates a kojack tire. Is using a well worn Marathon acceptable since the tire has no gashes in it?

[@flpirate4565]

Love all your videos my dear. Are all British women just as lovely as you? Besides being very Beautiful your definitely well knowledgeable on bicycle mechanics. Thanks Please be safe from that deadly virus.

[@greghilliard7641]

Christ. I have the same tyre until my bike breaks!! I didn’t know that there was a winter tyre!

[@maxsiu1989]

is that still 16x1.35?

[@brilliantbikes]

Yes - it’s also 16x1.35 like the Schwalbe Marathon series We are even more impressed now having rode 100 miles 2 weeks ago and 100km yesterday around London - including over some crunching broken glass - with no punctures (yet)

[@novakurniawanwijayanto3192]

@@brilliantbikes how about rolling resistance? Is it have lower rolling resistance than schwalbe marathon or kojak?

[@carolinepaige217]

Not sure if I would want to fix a puncture..... would be so concerned in case I broke a nail!

[@brilliantbikes]

😂 thanks for watching! I normally manage it without broken nails!

[@akafrank07]

I’ve been looking online and want to purchase the marathon plus which brilliant bikes recommended because I’m cursed with flats. I have a Brompton sl2 running on marathon racers 35-349 although once I go to checkout it asks me tyre name size and gives me an option of 700-25c or 700-28c I’m not sure what this means and cannot find any markings on my current tyre could anyone help?

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for watching Here are our ones brilliantbikes.co.uk/brompton-tyres-tubes/207-schwalbe-marathon-plus-16-inch.html We are not sure where you are based The size you need should be labelled : 35-348 This is the ETRTO reference

[@davidburgess5419]

P.S. Is there any weight advantage ? the Schwable Marathon Plus are quite heavy tyres.

[@davidburgess5419]

I've just got the answer from your excellent website. The SM+ are 480gms whereas these are 275gms. IF the puncture resistance really is only fractionally less, it means that if you replace SM+ with these tyres, you will save 410gms. Impressive.

[@devjon123]

@@davidburgess5419 That's certainly a more economical way of saving weight than going down the Titanium route :-) I fitted Marathon Plus to my first Brompton as soon as I got it ( used ). I got a new CHPT3 last year with Schwalbe One tyres fitted as standard and the ride is so much smoother. Tempted to try these once my 12 week quarantine finishes.

[@tbear4291]

Brompton really needs to be disc and tubeless tyres.Why such delay?

[@neisa7687]

What is your name?

[@davidburgess5419]

Interesting that you mention that this tyre is e-bike compatible. I see that Schwable have come out with a range of tyres specifically for e-bikes. Whilst this might seem like a cynical marketing ploy, increasing EU regulation, which the UK is likely to follow, means that to keep your bike "legal" you should only fit e-bike rated tyres on a Brompton electric. If you had a catastrophic accident, you really don't want to be explaining to a barrister why you preferred Kojaks on your BE :-)

[@tortinwall]

I may be in lockdown with time on my hands but there’s no way I’m going to take the tyres off all my three bikes and reposition them with the wording symmetrically placed around the valve. And certainly not on my car or motorbikes.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching and paying attention and for making us smile :-) And we had thought Boris put us in lockdown for exactly that reason - so when we are all released we look tidy on our bikes - like so many gardens will do this year compared to normal!

[@cathouse100]

I'm really sick of all the punctures. What are everyone thoughts on solid tires or solid tubes with tires over them?

[@devjon123]

I've been following various discussions about fitting solid tyres onto a Brompton. I believe that Tannus make one. The majority opinion seems to be negative. The lovely people from Brilliant bikes mentioned putting "Slime" in the inner tube. I would heartily recommend the Marathon Plus tyres if your main concern is punctures. Perhaps in combination with a Schwalbe inner tube dosed with Slime? Sounds as though it might be the belt and braces way to go, but I'd drop an email to Brilliant Bikes and ask them.

[@brilliantbikes]

Have you tried Marathon Plus’s? (There was a reason why Mr Dunlop invented the pneumatic tyre to get rid of solid tyres) Maybe we should try Tannus and do a review

[@cathouse100]

@@brilliantbikes Thank for your replies. Food for thought. I wish I could still get the foamy inner tubes my sons had when they were younger and were thowing bikes about in the woodland and on rough roads. They worked really well and you could use whatever tire you wanted. Seems they are no more.

[@i.i.iiii.i.i]

"Schwobi" :P (that's how Schwalbe [=swallow] would be spelled in German when using your pronunciation)

[@Ferdian-yt4ph]

I really want Brompton, but after entering my country the price is more expensive 2 times. give me the brompton.

[@jacklinkz]

I still don't think she likes her Brompton very much

[@43cleaner]

Just put continental tyres mine

[@brilliantbikes]

I hope you like them 🥹. Thanks for watching!