Check This, Or Keep Getting Flat Tires! Before You Put New Tire & Inner Tube On Your Wheels... DIY

[@sueneilson896]

Love your channel. So much information and common sense. I have been a cyclist / motorcyclist for over 50 years, racing and owning bike shops. You have shown so many small details that only time and am inquisitive mind can teach. Can only highly recommend every video to those beginners watching. This man knows his stuff, and also knows that spending money on gear doesn't make a good cyclist.

[@cannondany]

Oh, thanks so much!

[@tyrellchibvongodze3566]

I was having problems with my spokes so I bought a new rim. Then I blew 4 tubes, one a ride, and all leaks on the inside rim side. I am sure this is the problem so I will check for my ride tomorrow. Thank you very much. Update 2 months later: That was exactly the issue, I put some tape over it and no more punctures. Had a comfortable 97km race with no issues, and 2 months later still on the same tube. Thank you so much.

[@stevietv321]

I’ve asked so many so called experts why I kept getting flats and never got a solution. This is excellent advice and I will be checking the tape, the valves and the hole for any problems from now on. Thank you!!!

[@cannondany]

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[@markhobson7769]

I'm replacing two tubes right now that have stem cuts on the valve from the rim. I was leaning on both the rim holes being to sharp and there being too much air pressure in the tire. I was filling the tire within its limits. I thought of making the valve hole just a bit bigger and filing the edges, just to relieve the pressure against the stem. The issue that I see with this is that the tube is always going to be moving within the tire as that is the reason it was cut in the first place. I like the idea of the electrical tape placed on the inside of the rim and folded over to the outside. Great video. In-depth analysis.

[@JayB-lz6yd]

after having filed the hole, you can put a piece of electrical tape over the hole (about 2 or 3 inches long) and punch the valve through the tape. the tape will cover the edges and junction. it smoothens the line. easy to do and give a lil supplement in protection.

[@millsshumps1968]

Good idea. Didn't think of that.

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

Smart

[@hansg6336]

Great tips. The sharp edges of the valve hole on the rim is exactly what was cutting into the base of the tube's valve stem on my bike. Great tip and a black mark on the manufacturer for boring the hole without smoothing the edges. Wake up bike makers!

[@chuffa1130]

Thank you for the content and tips very helpful yet simple, I was having this problem blowing through four tubes couldn't figure out what's going on I'm going to try this, couldn't figure this out if it's the tube tire or rim, The sudden I'm blowing tubes left and right

[@jerzykryszczynski4892]

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[@AllIsWellaus]

So helpful thanks. I've been looking for help on wheel repairs when inner tubes started exploding while sitting in my studio flat.

[@cman3746]

I'm new to riding, I appreciate your video. Thanks

[@myscreen2urs]

Half of my flats have been from nicked or torn valve stems in recent years. I didn't use to get valve stem failure like this. I feel like manufacturers have dropped in quality. Valve stems use to be a lot stronger

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

i recently had same issue ,i just stick old inner tube over the existing tape now ,makes it thicker ,less nipple protrusion and since the rim isnt as deep the tube dosnt bulge as much inside making it weak over time

[@Baki_and_Friends]

That just happened to me yesterday.. Thank you i need this

[@stephenstevens6573]

Thank you!

[@meadows408]

Good teaching points, I've learned them all the hard way. Thank you.

[@millsshumps1968]

Good tips regarding rim tape and valve hole. A simple visual check could save you so much hassle

[@andressosa7624]

Absolutely amazing video, thanks mate

[@jonienglish3231]

GOOD VIDEO !!!!!!! i had Same Problem with MAVIC Wheels - Valve STEM CUT on PRESTA had to WALK Home - SOLD the WHEELSET !!!!!!!!!!

[@bobbymac1319]

thank you, great video

[@TivonSanders]

I just got a flat this morning in the weirdest way. My bike was (and still is) sitting here in my room, and I was watching a video here on KZbin when all of a sudden I hear hissing coming from my right side. It was my rear wheel. The tube failed somehow and was losing air. I take off the tire to inspect my tube and the hole is on the rim side, right where a spoke hole is. Thing is, when I put pressure on the spoke hole, I don't feel the nipple, and there are no tears in the tape at the hole either. The tear in the tube is about 3 - 4 mm long, and it doesn't look like a puncture, more like a tear. Is this how bad tubes fail and I could just have bought a bad tube, or did the nipple still somehow puncture my tube? My rim tape was free of sharp debris also.

[@Regnisab]

I use baby powder on the tubes before I inflate, they slide in place and pinch less, been doing this since 1984.

[@mwj5368]

Thank you for showing what the "professional" shop did with my $63 US dollars 2.0 x 26 Schwable Marathon Plus mountain bike tire. They pumped it up to extremely high pressure and the Presta valve at the base separated from the tube. Also now they put another tube in with an extremely long valve stem and did not use the nut that threads down the stem to hold it tight to the rim. I was told the long valve stem is okay but that it is a tube for a fat tire bike and not my 2.0 kind of tire. I let a lot of air out again to bring it down to about 60 pounds and another shop I'll be going to from now on gave me a valve stem nut. Now when I ride on very smooth new asphalt I feel a rhythmic lump and wonder what other damage that shop did when they inflated my $63 tire so high, either that or it's the fat time tube they put in my 2.0 tire, could that be it? If it is, could my tire go flat again because of a fat tire tube inside a 2.0 tire? I didn't complain but I know I won't go back to that shop again.

[@mwj5368]

@333Orobas 666 Hi! Thanks very much for your cogent input! Since my comment my $313 worth of what were supposed to be very strong great wheels have failed! The rear wheel started breaking spokes and mechanic said it was too far out of alignment, so I had a Cliffhanger rear wheel with 36 hole double butted spokes and now 3 months later remains in perfect alignment, however it cost me $220, and then six days ago it was 95 degrees and I was riding very slow on good sidewalk and my front tire blew and sounded like a shotgun! My front rim split for 22 1/2 inches and 1/4 inch wide strip of my rim! I just had a new flat proof tube put in by a shop around 3 weeks ago, the kind of tube with the green goo in it. The tube split open for almost the same, 22 inches. The cost will be the same to build my front wheel at $240 with again Cliffhanger 36 spoke wheel. I thought a front wheel would be less to build but I guess not. I'll never buy used wheels again, the school of hard knocks! What do you think of the prices I paid? I don't own a car and commute by bike and exercise by bike and weigh 280lbs. I'm paying dearly but I really need reliability. Any input would be appreciated from you or anyone. Carpe Diem!

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@333Orobas 666 tumours/bulging in tubes is why i use inner tube as rim tape to reduce the swelling on the underside ,never had a underside failure since i did this method , rim tapes are rubbish and overpriced when a old inner tube is upcycled

[@frederickstaana1269]

happened on my mtb.. file, cover a cut innertube to support the new tube

[@cannondany]

Doesn't that piece of additional rubber push the valve to much inside?

[@frederickstaana1269]

nope.. its too thin.. the valve is too long anyway

[@elvisderblasehase9522]

I do not use schwalbe tyres anymore. The are so wobbely, that you are not able to install then evenly. Most of them. I also do not use water. Instead I prefer talkum powder. The tube will not stick to the tyre and stretch, if not set right. For latex innertubes it is a must. Nice video btw 😅👍

[@geraldweniger1036]

I do the same

[@ertpecsertpecs]

I thought I was unique with using baby powder.

[@comedyman112]

If I can't see any spoke holes on the inside of my hookless rim, can I run it without a rim tape?

[@JonnyInToronto]

Great vid, I want to see more of that bike!

[@cannondany]

I've already recorded the cables fixing tips and will make a short review.

[@AllIsWellaus]

I'm watching this after the second puncher happening while sitting in my flat. F-ing frustrating trying to figure out the issue.

[@Digiphex]

My valve tears after 6 months nevertheless. Something about riding it makes the tube move while the valve stem is screwed in one place. It puts a natural pressure on the edge of the stem where the tube attaches and only in one direction, the forward direction it is constantly moving in. . It is bound to happen. The way to prevent it IMO is to let the air out every month and re-seat the tube in the right spot.

[@dpm9a189]

My tire levers keep pinching holes in my tube, but when I use a fork or spoon handle it works just fine. ( I didn't have tools growing up for repairs so I often had to improvise, sometimes its better that way 😂)

[@steveb7310]

I never had trouble with rim hole cuts, but I have a hard time getting the bead to seat evenly on my Slate.

[@c-record]

put a coating of talcum powder on the bead.

[@tbpom1003]

apply silicon paste. the tire will just glide to their position

[@oriahall7537]

Thank you! It helped a lot

[@gt_detailing032]

I have dirt jumper and i tun 65psi whit normal rim tape i get flats from spoke holes so i put 2 layers of electical tape and then rim tape

[@cannondany]

Good point. I actually use the electrical tape for tubeless tyres.

[@gt_detailing032]

@@cannondany did you heard of bike brand capriolo?if not pls google capriolo level 7.4 i payd 350€ for it what do you think is it worth it

[@woduk]

Ah remember this when used to run inner tubes pinch flats etc maybe a piece of electrical tape over the edge of the valve hole on the rim

[@mangomariel]

Iv'e had 10 flat tubes in the same spot on that valve over a year. Sent it to two mechanics, I was like "isn't the tape very sharp? and he was like and they just said "nah u need more pressure" . the other put a metal ring to protect the tube, None of this worked. Can't believe I'm getting more help in ayoutube comment section.

[@Jadesolizgd3ix]

I ran over a thorn and already replaced tube but instantly got another flat any tips on what I need to do?

[@davis_mtb09]

the thorn could still be in the tire

[@knizama3534]

I owned marin bicyclce,and luckily the rim was constructed double wall.so,no cut issue on the spoke hole.however,i want to ask,is there any problem to use long valve (such as 60mm),than the short one.i used 60mm on the non wide rim (27mm),since at my hometown didnt have that short valve for the tube size (28mm)? Tq guy..

[@ryanp3907]

It’s fine just looks weird

[@knizama3534]

@@ryanp3907 yeahh...something look like "over",haha..tq guy

[@RobertWilliams-ox4hz]

I have had to file down spoke holes that had sharp burrs poking through the tape.

[@glennoc8585]

Put some electrical tape two layers before the usual rim tape that can fix that sharp hole issue

[@steveb7310]

Robert Williams a chamfering tool works great for that job

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@glennoc8585 nah put inner tube on top of the existing rim tape and tack it down with repair kit glue

[@travelpackgamerz]

My tube flat after a few hours and for forth time change new tube. I already check rim and don't have sharp object probably the tires or tube itself broken. I'm not sure about that... I suspect probably the tires probably got sharp object I'm confuse!!! Otherwise I will change new tires, rim if that it's the problem.

[@c-record]

@5:18 don't use water, use talcum powder or baby powder.

[@glennoc8585]

Put electrical tape a few inches where the hole is then push the valve stem through that makes just enough hole and pushes some tape down into hole.

[@weler2491]

How much water do i put onto the rim

[@hanyaoyap1826]

U mean put a little water on the rim tape Or rim?

[@cannondany]

Rim walls, to be exact. Just where the tire bead will seat.

[@hanyaoyap1826]

OK I got it Thanks 🤘🤘

[@abraham7330]

bro the shop replaced my shi overnight shi flat again wtf even after i told him bro replace the rim he like nah it fine

[@Apex820]

Reflectors, & spoke guard have got to go! What’s next a kickstand?

[@dpm9a189]

Its all about saving weight! Lol

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

in many countries these are a legal requirement ,but i doubt police would care lol !

[@johnhanek167]

Nice.

[@TedTheTree]

Take off those horrible reflectors they make me sick!

[@cannondany]

Yeah, me too! This is a new bike and legally it must be equipped with this jewellery...

[@oreocarlton3343]

Good advanced tips!

[@michaelmoffatt1379]

Instead of using water use talcum powder. That is what bike pros have been using for decades.

[@myscreen2urs]

The talcum powder is for reducing the chance of getting the tube sticking to the tire which can cause flats in certain circumstances. It also helps with tube installation. The water method he was showing is more specific to getting an even beading of the tire.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@myscreen2urs i just kneed the tyre several times as i inflate and seat it ,never failed me

[@myscreen2urs]

@@girlsdrinkfeck that's rough. Do you elbow it too?🙃

[@jameswoods4656]

New bikes come with inner tubes like the ones you get at Walmart. Get rid of them or you will regret it.

[@cannondany]

That's true, but I find it hard to find any high quality tubes online.

[@jameswoods4656]

@@cannondany I'm fortunate to have a used bike shop near me. They are considered an essential business in Colorado right now so they're open.

[@cjones7854]

Does anybody still use chalk on their tubes or is it just me?

[@soggyminnow8331]

Yeah, I sometimes put a thin layer of chalk on a tube to prevent it sticking to the inside of the tire. Have done that off and on for years, and for me it seems to work.

[@geraldweniger1036]

I always use baby powder on the tube

[@soggyminnow8331]

@@geraldweniger1036 That's a great idea. Probably a lot easier, and less messy than chalk.

[@BlindDesertPete]

Talc

[@domestique3954]

yes!

[@detmer87]

Lugano is a cheap tire. I woudn't call it a OK tire.

[@juliandinner620]

Cheap doesn't mean bad

[@cannondany]

Yes, it is.

[@juliandinner620]

@@cannondany Is what? Cheap, bad , or OK?

[@brauljo]

@@juliandinner620 He didn't reply to you so we've got it narrowed down to either cheap or okay.

[@detmer87]

@@juliandinner620 It does mean bad: www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/schwalbe-lugano-2-2020 2/5 rating, *NOT RECOMMENDED*

[@6295607]

Let's mumble and never get to the topic!