How To Avoid Punctures On Your Mountain Bike

[@gmbn]

What is your best tip for avoiding punctures?

[@jaimeb.7537]

just ride without wheels

[@projekt95]

Don't smash your tire into sharp obstacles like a maniac :D

[@osmandampha5436]

Look down when I ride

[@fgue9976]

not ride

[@szb0_tms42]

Stop smashing berms and corners... :D

[@theadventurebiker]

How to avoid punctures: 1. Run sufficient air pressure 2. Don't ride over sharp objects (glass, nails etc.) 3. Use sealant. 4. Don't ride like an idiot. LOL

[@FloridaTrailrider]

Yup

[@kainkabil6393]

well no2 is hard to do when you ride your mountain bike on a mountain isnt it . thorns , sharp stones..

[@NiekPeeters355]

It looks so easy if you see Neil riding...

[@bugboy152000]

#GMBN Thank you Neil for working on this video. I've always put about 25 PSI in my tires for ever. Even with tubeless set up. I've always wondered if I was doing it correctly as I see so many talking about lower pressures. I feel much more confident riding higher PSI because of your information. Rock on Neil!!

[@mtbboy1993]

7:26 its low densityi foam, so it's very firm, I was able to drop 4 psi, also changed my suspension setup, I dropped 20psi, I had to run harsher setup to not bottom out, I had stock spacer in which was big, but after installing Cush core the setup was much better did not need volume spacers n my fork or shock. I noticed increased grip and less tyre fold, so cornering was improved. I did not mind the weight.

[@JDoors]

You touched on it, but an aggressive tread a) can take thorns and such into the tread lugs without breaking into the pressurized part of the tire, and b) the lugs lift the pressurized part of the tire out of harms way of sharp objects (up to a point, of course). I switched from more-or-less flat treads to an aggressively lugged tread and, crossing fingers, have dramatically fewer punctures.

[@Muler3627]

Having bought my first MTB in 8 years, (Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 LTD), I'd like to see a video on how to build stamina up again, unless its a simply a case of cycling more often. I lasted 30 minutes on my first ride in 8 years, my legs were absolutely gone! Loving these GMBN videos, really helping with a novice like me!

[@gmbn]

Great to hear that you're back out riding and that we can help you out

[@maximravinet9950]

Gmbn has a video about this topic. I don't remember exactly how it's called but it's about 30 seconds intervals on a climb. Pretty useful, I tried it and it works perfectly but be prepared to suffer 😂

[@alhypo]

CushCore has been working great for me. I do notice the extra rolling resistance. But I also notice the much improved handling. The reduction in tire-roll makes me feel much more secure when cornering hard.

[@jamescarter26]

"30 psi in my minions i dont't care about your opinion " IFHT

[@alexandrelegault7877]

jamescarter26 MINION 🤘

[@iDrive123]

I run 23 in the front and 25 in the rear.

[@BikingVikingMTB]

Greatadvice as always n touching wood still to this day I haven’t had a puncture. I run 30psi as Im 131kg n rip down the trails on my Orbea Rallon m10 2018. Tyres Maxxis 29er n they are brilliant no issues

[@midlifebiker7424]

Everything covered I think. Checking tyre pressure and adjusting for the trail is no.1 as most of us get lazy. I am tubeless on one bike with good Maxxis tyres but the sealant leaks through the side walls. It has put me off going tubeless on my other bikes.

[@SusiBiker]

Electrical tape is a hand emergency fix, but I remember using it as a kid (because my parents could not afford a new wheel tape - we were that poor), I found that after several weeks of riding, the edges of the tape would actually cut into the tube and puncture it. The same goes for those 'stuffers' that you get that are supposed to protect you from punctures in the tread - no matter how you cut them (I chamfered the ends an flame-smoothed them) they will also eventually puncture a tube.

[@z33tanner]

I run very thin Kenda small block 8's as i ride cross country and tire liners/strips have made my tubes last almost 10 times as long as they did before i almost never get flats now. Better than running heavy tires 👍

[@adanielweaver]

Love cushcore even though I've never flatted with tubeless on my MTB (and only once on my gravel bike). For me it's about running low pressures, like 18/20 without having tire squirm when I push into it in corners etc. Flat protection is just a side benefit

[@MsDenver2]

Something I do is use black shoes polish on the tyre wall this helps to protect the side wall from damage as it’s waxy so slips off anything hitting the side wall , it not perfect but will help the side wall not crack aswell . But do not get it on your tread or you might aswell put oil on.. I use a little brush works best and it’s cheap.

[@reganfreerun7667]

I cut an old inner tube and wrap it round my current one to prevent punctures from things like thorns

[@carloswithac]

I had those Continental Kings. The 2.2 leaked sealant like crazy. The 2.4 was fine. I replaced the 2.5 with a Maxxis Ardent Race.

Really appreciate this kind of videos, thank you very much!

[@gmbn]

no worries thanks Ales

[@olivert.7192]

Love the new thumbnail format . Great video

[@tinidavies6531]

That ‘rides like a Tasmanian Devil’ bit...yeah. That’ll be why I flat EVERYTHING. Even Magic Mary tubeless.

[@5492sparky]

Great tips from the Don.

[@Qyoon]

I run tubeless on a hardtail cross country Bike. Got a light tire in the front, bit heavier in the back. Hutchinson Cobra 2.10 in the front about 600Gr. Hutchinson Python 2 2.10 In the back about 700Gr.. Both around 2 Bar with Hutchinson protect air max sealant. So far, no punctures but i am not going too hard on the bike. Imo it's more about riding style and terrain at first.

[@Pillokun]

I used to ride tubeless back in the days when pretty much only Mavic offered that option with its UST. It was awesome and you did not need any sealant. But it was so hard to get to mount the tire on the rim. And after a while my rear rim started to leak at the valve hole. I could probably have used a sealant but I did not wanted to, so I scrapped the tubeless idea altogether :P

[@garygilbert1127]

I used to get tons of punctures when using xc tyres but since changing to mm's and hans dampf on the 29er and high roller II on the jeffsy I've never had a puncture in well over one year (all tubeless)

[@andrewhahn1227]

This is such great advice! Thank you gmbn!

[@gmbn]

you're very welcome andrew

[@nabis666]

#askgmbn a video comparison of differents insert the feelings and everything?? Can't wait to see it guys 😀

[@Trinity10iloveyall]

Vittoria airliner in the rear, tubeless and lightweight casing. If you ride light, you can drop your air pressure way low and punctures becomes a thing of the past.

[@daylightsensor8695]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A LOOONG TIME

[@gmbn]

hope that its been of help to you

[@nickthecarguy-channel]

Make a how to video on pool noodle “cushcore”

[@zyoungson215]

nick the car guy +1 to this, pool noodles are the bomb

Nice trip!

[@seanjones9538]

Please do a review on all the inserts which are in the market.

[@jacktaylor5220]

Great video 😆 keep it up👍

[@sp00n]

It's not really 6 layers of 360 tpi and 4 layers of 240 tpi. Continental (and some other brands, basically anyone stating over 130 tpi) is adding up the threads per inch over all layers. So in reality you have 6 layers plus 4 layers of 60 tpi each. Most downhill tires have 60 tpi, because in general with 120 tpi you have thinner threads and less rubber in the construction, which makes the tire less stiff and roll faster, but it's also less stable. And since rolling resistance is negligible for downhill and stability is key, 60 tpi is the way to go for most of these tires.

[@HarryL2020]

Best tip to avoid punctures is being light on the bike. You could get some fat Nobby tires that will suspend you above thorns.

[@alexvavdinos]

Love the new jersey!

[@MK-tg6oi]

I accidentally rode through a broken glass bottle a mile from home and it never punctured ,amazing ! Kenda tires cross country tread

[@chrismarch1006]

My rear wheel gets more abuse than my front, and I am happy if it breaks loose before my front, so I run 30% more PSI in the rear. (FS, matching tire widths)

[@jesuschavez8417]

I couldn't skip the 9:52 ad ... 🤣 It's ok tho cause it's for Continental! #TeamConti🇩🇪

[@okimy3668]

Kush Core... sounds like something my latino friends smoke.

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Durable enough tires and tubeless.... I moved from an area that had smooth terrain and roots as the main obstacles to an area in the mountains where there's plenty of chunk. I went from never getting a flat to getting multiple on a ride. Seemed all the rocks wanted a piece of me. I got different tires and am running tubeless now. Knock on wood, no flats so far.

[@tobyszydlowski3071]

Very helpful 😀

[@TheRHYSD]

I got the older mountain king tyres without the square pattern on the sides.

[@nicom4996]

Let me tell you my storie. I was at enduro race in Quebec Canada. A easy terrain but it was a pool of mud , so we could not see the rocks and roots . In 4 stages I had 3 punctures whit tubes. So I used 3 tubes in only a race. After that race I decide too buy 300$ Maxxis Highrollers II

[@samclark5500]

U should get a gold dropper which would look amazing on that bike

[@imahorse5596]

Skills with Phill rode Cush core at 9 psi

[@braedenmurray3598]

I have need running tubes for years and have never poped a tire on a Thorn

[@alankelly5101]

He got the new stem and handle bars

[@lennonshaw128]

Nice tips ❤️

[@alexandrepedro2126]

Thanks for the help

[@gmbn]

No worries Alexandre

[@cornellmiller2315]

Thicker innertubs, I had purchased forte brand tubes from performance bike. 2 years and a whole lot of Philly miles no flat and i ride at 120psi i mean so good your not supposed to know about them lol it's the orange box the regular is green weightttyyyyy 400 grams

[@AlvaroQF]

I think that the combination FTW is using sealant and inner protection such as Mr.Wolf or Nube Tubeless, but this are freakin expensive just for a piece of foam.

[@555raul_]

Thanks

[@gmbn]

hope this helps

[@andrewcox7416]

I strongly suggest CushCore, it's transformed my bike and has taken my riding to the next level.

[@Jack-so3wq]

Sponsored by Continental

[@FloridaTrailrider]

word

[@jawide626]

In the description it is very clear Conti are one of their sponsors...

[@Jack-so3wq]

@@jawide626 hey man no hate on gmbn, I know I just pointed it out

[@osmandampha5436]

Good video thx good advice

[@gmbn]

You're more than welcome!

[@wgnwheels333]

I put talcum powder on the inside of the tyre and coat the tube with it and can't remember the last time I had a snake bite. At 72 kg i can run 18 to 20 psi for more grip no problem

[@HansumRob100]

I wish there was tyres like bmx street for mountain bike.. urban style tyres for mtb..I like to ride my mtb around town and see those bmx tyre... dang I want those on my mtb..but none at shop..

[@leoherran3013]

there are quite a few options like maxxis dth, holly rollers. shwalbe tabletops to name some.

[@bonzsk]

what can be done (riding technique wise - How to video?) to avoid punctures / damaged rims in urban DH races such as "Down Taxco"?

[@flynncrowley7868]

Love your videos

[@gmbn]

Cheers for all the support MG

[@aidanbolton5525]

I ride reasonably lite on rocks but like to hit corners hard I constantly unseat the tyre and stretch the side wall

[@MtbEditor]

Great advise, really useful. I have just started a mountain bike channel where I do edits and povs, I would really appreciate some support as I am only small. Thanks, keep going gmbn making these great vids.👍👍

[@johnjones3747]

well done great edits, my favourite is the local trail pt 2, great video. ihave subbed keep going.

[@georgedavidson2431]

ive subbed

[@craigjohnson7386]

love this channel I have turned on the notifications

[@mtbdon1053]

bro this channel is sick, well done

[@MtbEditor]

thanks you guys

[@dogwomble]

What are people's thoughts on thorn-resistant tyres? I put a set on last year after I lost 3 inner tubes in the space of a week due to thorns and haven't had any problems since, I'm just wondering whether there's any disadvantages to running them?

[@കുട്ടൂസൻ-ഘ3മ]

Which is your tire brand 😀

[@peaslaker]

If you bottom out your suspension the only place left to give is the tyre and you'll get pinch punctures.

[@scottthebike7714]

great advice, thanks!!!

[@gmbn]

We love to help here at GMBN

[@scottthebike7714]

thanks

[@scottthebike7714]

You guys are a great help, I was trying to figure out what to do with my punctures so i watched one of your videos and decided to go tubeless!!! thanks

[@felpel1027]

I really need to buy continental tyres now

[@EnduroPo30]

How are those NW shoes ? When will You review them ?

[@varunpv5050]

Love the vids

[@gmbn]

Thanks for all the support!

[@Nathan999x]

I tried making an insert with a pool noodle, but realized right before I put in that it need to be closed cell foam so that the sealant does not get absorbed

[@gmbn]

Thats upsetting! Let us know how it goes

[@tomasp.m.5643]

What is the best sealed out there ? I'm having struggles with my shimano milk

[@JG-py9iz]

I usually run about 33 on panaracer Cedric Gracia XC tires but what would be the optimum psi for them

[@Matt-pr7kw]

What's the best tubeless sealant?

[@chrismcgourty1756]

What the hell was that manual into drop and why isn't it on a full run video?

[@thenewgame1]

What if you are a 6 ft 260lb guy? What pressure should I use on mi tyres?

[@gmbn]

Try starting with 35psi and go progressively lower until you find something that works for you.

[@pricey7856]

I’m 6ft 2 and 260. I usually find 30psi feels good for me. If it drops below that The bike usually feels unbalanced. Hope that helps

[@krneki111]

I am 195 cm and 113 kg an I run about 1,5 bar in front and 1,85 in the rear on my 160/135 mm bike. (Der Baron Projekt 29x2,4 & Mountain King 29x2,3 or Trail King 2,4 & X-King 2,4) Never got a flat in two years (well, except for burping the rear once in snow at 1,1 when I was trying to find out how low I can go with the pressure in snowy conditions), including 14 days of riding trails in the Italian Alps recently. And I also never dented the any rims... In the Winter I was riding Hans Dampf 2,35 front and rear for show riding and I went as low as 1,2 bar front and 1,4 rear... But, the snow smoothes the trails out quite a bit...

[@reubenreeves584]

Hey gmbn just wondering if I could get away with putting 150mm forks on my devnci atlas it's has 140mm on now and it's a 29er

[@maxrowlinson7352]

I just converted to tubeless earlier today

[@wadeW6]

Niel do you use maxxis tyres if not why not

[@kosmos2213]

nows my time. How many "global stuff stuff networks" are there? Like gcn and gmbn

[@Andy-qp7eq]

Cushcore, lowest pressure possible and oodles of grip.

[@jblair9926]

How do you save your rims from dings ?

[@wianimmelman353]

Thanks guys appreciate the video now i can avoid puntchers😂😂😂

[@gmbn]

fingers crossed for you

[@TheRHYSD]

28.3psi in my rear and 26.7psi in my front.

[@Erv_K]

Great Video!?! :D

[@gmbn]

cheers ervins

[@CaitlinTube]

My sealent in my tubeless tires oozes out the rim over time is this normal? New tires and I made sure they are settled in the rims #askgmbn

[@vsmit.h570]

But my rim isn't tubeless and when I convert it to tubeless, air constantly leaks out.

[@philrc1]

Puncture smuncture,,, you can't hold Blake and Jack back like that,, they've gotta GO! LOL

[@philrc1]

Riding fast and hard IS smooooove!

[@theduck2145]

continentals sealant was a dissapointment to me.

[@vuillaumethierry2553]

How fast is this bike

[@trentonwalker1739]

I need to know what bike I need to get Im like on a trail tipe like I ride just off road small jumps,small up hill and down hill,not extremely off road I don't know what bike to get I do want full suspension need advice

[@kolbyjohnson7803]

Can you help me with my manual I can get it up but I can't keep it can you help me.

[@gmbn]

Practise will give you progression! Send us a video to our uploader for A Correct me if i'm wrong and we'll give you feedback on your technique

[@Salvotation]

I hear there's a pill for that

[@krneki111]

Open the spam folder of your email. You'll get plenty of solutions there for your problem ;)

[@MichaelTV44]

Also the most expensive if you destroy a tire.

[@ehenferio]

I fill sealant inside inner tube and put it in tubeless tire.... immortal

[@harold9421]

Is it just me or can i hear him breathing heavily?

[@Accretion67]

Burningskull 67 I think Neil's had some nose injury's over the years.

[@Whaiesh3827]

Probably just had a ride

[@neildonoghueMTB]

Oh yeah, weird.

[@thomask7441]

In my area there are lots of hedges with thorns. Little shits are straight from hell.

[@elliotoberlinmurrayosborn3123]

can you hear sealant slushing around in your tire?

[@simonemarin]

You should unless you use some kind of foamy sealant such as Efetto Mariposa

[@WILLDERBEAST11]

Anyone know what shoes he’s wearing? Thank you

[@gmbn]

They're the new Northwave flat pedal shoes

[@DirkDierickx]

are these already available in the shops? i don't think so :(

[@WILLDERBEAST11]

Global Mountain Bike Network cheers guys

[@bushidooo1]

I got the feeling that I'm on a boat with that floating

[@nickbeers202]

Damn i wish this was posted 4 hours earlier so i wouldnt of pinch flat on my most recent ride.

[@gmbn]

Always next time!

[@TomSawyer1010]

Global Mountain Bike Network I literally got a pinch flat this week, these tips would have helped. I think my tire pressure was way too low.

[@tomhowlett1882]

Is that a Scott genius or a ransom

[@pedroalvaredo6835]

With a 21 mm inner rim width, what’s the widest tires I can ride?

[@gmbn]

It will vary with different manufacturers and tyre pressure, what are you currently using?

[@pedroalvaredo6835]

Global Mountain Bike Network I use the giant Xcr 1 27.5 (the ones on the giant anthem 1 2017)