How to change a tubeless mountain bike tire | Syd Fixes Bikes

[@jamestarpey3384]

OMG ... breaking the bead off the rim first was a game changer!!!! Thank you. I was killing myself before doing that!!!!!!

[@lawrenceokane1678]

“Sealant Dance” - I love it, cracks me up.

[@tl2913]

The very best part... the Sealant Dance! We need a separate video on this topic :)

[@enjoylife756]

I got the job done with first try. Rim was DT Swiss e1900 and tyre Maxxis DHR II. I got perfect result, no leaking or any other problems. Instructions were perfect 👌

[@billorr948]

Thanks ! and picked up a few new tips from your video. Some to add that help me are: 1) put the new tire in sunlight to let it expand slightly. Helps with Schwalbe tires especially. 2) use soapy water on the bead just before installing tire on each side. 3) air up and seal the bead dry before adding any sealant. Saves you a sealant/bead explosion all over the garage and yourself. 4) add sealant thru the syringe and can use a small bottle as your measuring instrument such as the little 2 oz Stans bottles. 3 to 4 oz is good for a new tire installation. 5) usually add/replenish the sealant every 3 to 4 months or tire change whichever comes first. And may reuse sealant if it is not dark or very gray (referring to Stans sealant) by removing with the syringe into a glass jar. 6) agree with others that mfg lettering at valve stem with respect to the "rotation" direction. 7) if uncertain on direction (ie. some road or gravel tires) with no arrow, when taking off a tire that you expect to use again, add your own direction arrow with a magic marker to help you months from now. Cheers !

[@jeepboy88yj]

These videos are awesome 👏. This is the power couple of biking 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️🤘🏻

[@anitatombreach7801]

Last time I did this I ripped the original tape right off and had to have a shop re-tape it. The tape wasn't that old. Even though I built this bike myself from the ground up, I'm still no mechanic. I'm thinking to use soap or sealant to lube things up before breaking the bead. I want to keep the tape intact.

[@belmontst]

I’m with Syd on logo placement. I make sure to only align tire pressure info to valve, but just in case I need to take the wheel to a local shop or when I forget tire pressure. You two are awesome btw.

[@razorsharpbt124]

I think you're exactly right about taking off rear wheels and I appreciate what you said. I just rip them off although I know there is technique involved. I really haven't spent the time with the rear derailleur enough to know how to finesse the wheel off like a civilized person. I need to get better at this.

[@andrewvermeire6125]

Just changed out a DHR-II 2.3 with a bulged sidewall for a specialized Purgatory 2.3 everything went very smooth with all your tips. Thanks guys.

[@mymorristribe]

I'm with Syd on the alignment thing. Lol. These days I deliberately misalign them, just because. Haha.

[@graffix11us]

Macky unknowingly nailed the formula, if there is a 50/50 possibiltiy, there is a 90% probability you will guess wrong!

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Great video as usual! :). I have installed lots of tires but your videos always include a few tips and tricks I did not know - for example not using the tire lever where a spoke is located when putting the tire on the rim. Thanks!

[@michaelmechex]

There is a reason why I always align tire logos with the valve stem, at least with tubes, it helps with tracing a puncture on the tire, because the thing that popped the tube might be still stuck in there and immediately puncture your new tube.

[@sydfixesbikes]

This is the best argument I've heard for doing so. But I still don't like it 😜

[@michaelmechex]

@@sydfixesbikes That's fair, it doesn't do much on tubeless anyway 😄

[@ironman1518.]

For "SOME" people it makes it easier to find the tire air valve especially inna race or just trying to air up the tire.

[@mattgies]

I do it because it looks cool, and we all know the cooler your bike looks, the faster it is.

[@manoz6194]

I also rub the rim clean where the puncture is near, to make an indicator

[@bodhi47]

Ok, got this to work. It really does need to be in that central channel to get it on. Thanks for the vid.

[@Duettoholger]

The all important logo placemant! Do not skip this point - ever! :)

[@HoofnIt03]

Perfect timing! Seeing as I gain more confidence and experience, I can't stop aiming at obstacles. 😁 Two flats in a short period of time so I told a friend I was going to research tubeless! Thank you! I love you two and your videos!

[@fra93ilgrande]

OMG YAY 😍 as a bicycle mechanic myself I'm in love with you Dear lol 😂 you're so good for a beginner

[@bashfpv6244]

One helpful tip I learned from BKXC when it comes to tire rotation direction: tire companies add all their fancy labeling to the side of the tire that will face out in all the glamour shots you see of bikes: the drivetrain side. So, if you make sure your tires pretty labels are on your drivetrain side, you should be good to go!

[@sydfixesbikes]

That's a good tip! But unfortunately only applies to some companies. Vittoria, for example, does their logos the same on both sides...

[@bashfpv6244]

@@sydfixesbikes DAMN YOU BKXC!!!!

[@tjbarke6086]

Just did my first tubeless conversion last night. Easier than I thought it'd be.

[@sydfixesbikes]

Congrats!

[@AceGoodheart]

I'm finding it not to be easy. Trying to get my MAZZA tire on and i had to give my thumbs a rest.

[@GeekonaBike]

I tend to run the directional tires backwards on the rear as I'm more concerned w/ climbing traction than braking traction.

[@scottmorton21]

Great video! Just a quick note on the brake shim, clean it with alcohol first and don't touch the shim where the pads make contact. I know this is minor but even oil on your fingers can contaminate your pads over time. The last time I changed my tubeless tire on the rear and while doing my sealant dance the cassette came off putting a dent in one of the chain rings. Arggg!! I was able to fix it but my dance routine had to be modified after that. :>)

[@sydfixesbikes]

Yeah, we learned that lesson once too. Fortunately these Shimano wheels don't drop their cassettes 😁

[@alexragsdale4787]

I have found out that it's nice to have spare valve cores around for this task as well. My valve cores tend to get gummed up and can't get cleaned back up to a working state.

[@sydfixesbikes]

Yeah, we have a whole bag of cores and replace them anytime they get at all gummed up!

[@PaulBeiser]

Great videos - chock full of great info and FUN FUN FUN! You both are the best. And very clever always to have your 1 minute summary. Have a great week!

[@GHinWI]

Great video! My life hack is to wear a pair of leather work gloves while taking off & putting on the tire-gives way more grip strength.

[@sydfixesbikes]

Good tip!

[@JustAGlitchFL]

Thanks for the video! How is your day going?

[@cassgil8448]

Hey guys, ive been enjoying these Syd fix vids and was wondering if you'd consider doing an entire bike break down and rebuild (including what grease to use where)? I was thinking of doing it myself for the first time, and really like your step by step. In any case, keep up the great work.

[@sydfixesbikes]

That's a great idea. We're definitely planning a build series, but a full tear down is a great idea too!

[@roo.travels]

Great video! I noticed when you were installing the new tire it had sealant coated already on the inside. Is this something that needs to be done before applying tire to the rim?

[@sydfixesbikes]

Nope, that was simply because we had already installed that tire previously. It's generally easier if it's a brand new tire and it's perfectly clean!

[@robertgreno9942]

One thing that should be mentioned is to check the tire to see what caused the flat by running your hand around the inside- the last time I checked there were 3 micro thorns that had made there way in needed to be removed

[@gabrielwolfe-nobaddays-8456]

Can you do a video on how to service a fox DPX2 shox?

[@radincerny5013]

In this video it was surprisingly super easy to remove the tire. How is it possible? I had to do it 2 days ago, 2 friends were helping me and it took us 30 minutes. It wasnt possible to do it by hands - no one was strong enough. Here it is done by a lady :) Does anyone have the same experience? Both tire and the rim were brand new - mounted by the manufacturer 1 year ago.

[@zacharystover2123]

I recently installed cushcores using only one tire lever and no bucket/trash can. When the time comes to change tires in the next month or so, I am going to try with just the tools I carry on the bike. Really not looking forward to it. I want to know that if I have no other choice, I can fit a tube with the cushcore on the trail if my tire is beyond dead.

[@graffix11us]

The only reason I line up logos with valve stems is it makes it easier to find if you get a flat while racing and anything you can do to help yourself find the stem is worthwhile.

[@jasonblaylock8929]

Very timely, I’m actually about to do this myself. What did you use to clean the wheel before putting the new tire on? Thanks.

[@sydfixesbikes]

Just water, but if your old sealant is super stuck, you might have to scrub it, or if it's really bad, carefully scrape it off (using a plastic tire lever).

[@tkweaver3213]

Something I found handy for putting sealant in a tire is using a 35cc syringe with the straight tip not the screw lock tip. The straight tip will slide into the valve body and you can pour the sealant into the syringe and it acts like a funnel. Sealant runs in and no squeezing of the bottle. Hope someone finds this useful.

[@sydfixesbikes]

Good tip!

[@k9kayaks]

Curious Syd what was the tool you used to tighten the valve stem? Thanks

[@frankthomas3780]

Can you recommend a tire inflator valve with gage?

[@k9kayaks]

Ok proper name was “Valve Core” curious what the tool you used. Thanks again

[@sydfixesbikes]

It's this: bit.ly/3C1kilj

[@k9kayaks]

@@sydfixesbikes Thank You Syd👍🚵🏻‍♂️

[@jugglematt100]

Good video , i like that you explain the process in a way i can understand. 👍

[@darkriverracing22]

The huge reason to put the valve by the logo is to ensure you can more easily locate the valve when airing up or fixing a flat. Plus, more professional...

[@AceGoodheart]

Omg, this is my first time changing a tubeless tire and this ain't easy. My thumbs are tender and sore, and I still don't have this tire on. I didn't have this much trouble changing my old tubed 26" bike tires. This is crazy lol. I suck lol.

[@jornmulder]

i got that seeling stuff, same brand, but how much do you put in there ?

[@jornmulder]

and what are the pos. things to not use a tube in the tire ?

[@gideondejong1610]

2:22 Ah... that’s why I’ve broken a tirelever from my brand new Topeak ratchet set while I was helping out some guy on the trail...😬

[@sydfixesbikes]

Yup. Been there too...

[@xylerkajiyama7544]

I actually love to install tubeless tires

[@tfraz99]

Can you two build/convert one of your bikes to a single speed?

[@sydfixesbikes]

Stay tuned 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@ivanapapic4158]

❤❤ amazing job, Syd.

[@JClark2600]

One question for the chat is how long do you leave your sealant in? My tires last about a season and a half but I notice near the 18 month mark that my sealant isn't as viscous as it once was.

[@sydfixesbikes]

We usually wear out tires before the sealant dries up, but otherwise we church it every couple months and replace as necessary. 18 months is an impressive run!

[@jackiegammon2065]

Another easier way to seat the tire on the wheel is to sit down and put the wheel in your lap. You can get more leverage pushing the tire onto the rim and you shouldn't have to worry about smashing your hands into the cassette.

[@sydfixesbikes]

Good tip!

[@iyawnis]

I tend to align the logos with the rim logo. Surprised to see orange seal on the background, it just does not work for me. Kept the very useful valve tube though.

[@sydfixesbikes]

We are hoping to try the orange seal soon and will share our thoughts! We have mainly heard good things tho, so surprised to hear it didn't work for you. We didn't use it in this video because it was frozen solid lol 🤦‍♀️

[@shaneenerson8418]

Syd is like that cool girlfriend you hope to find

[@jornmulder]

is there 2in1 slime in there ?

[@SolarizeYourLife]

You take the liquid out before you take tire off???

[@JClark2600]

@Syd & Macky, did you check the rotor to make sure no sealant got onto the rotor? Would you recommend taking off the rotor? That's what I do but I didn't see you guys do it in the video so I was wondering how you didn't get sealant onto the rotor? Was it just luck?

[@sydfixesbikes]

When we hosed of the wheel, we hosed off everything. And since we put the sealant on via the valve stem, the wasn't much risk then. Also, it turns out brakes heat up enough to burn off sealant no problem (a race mechanic told me that once).

[@JClark2600]

@@sydfixesbikes Interesting. I always thought that it was like the oils from our hands. I'll give the wash a try next time but make sure it's almost time for new pads just in case. Thx

[@erikanderson1253]

Syd, i think your channel is great in helping to get more women involved in MTN biking. You bring a unique perspective as a woman and can demonstrate to women how it's done. I just wish your husband would shut his mouth while filimg you do your think for your channel. If he's so eager to talk, he should start his own channel.

[@gyurxi551]

I have a Düroc 27.5x2.25 tires and you just can't remove the outer tube just that way.

[@GoldbergMarkus]

Best Bike Motivation!!!! 🙃🙃

[@_SpaceDad]

Do you rotate your tires to balance wear, or do you replace the rear tire more often?

[@sydfixesbikes]

If we're running the same tire front and rear, when the rear one is worn, we'll put the front on the back and a new one on the front so we have the tire with better traction in the front. If we're running different tires, then yeah, replace the rear more often.

[@jornmulder]

how much air do i need on a hub wheel that is pretty heavy ? e-bike mountain bike. i have tubes in my tires.

[@ironman1518.]

Your followers NEED a special video on how to "Correctly" do the "Sealant Dance' so we don't screw it up.

[@corentinoger]

It's all about the choice of music. An improperly danced wheel will cost you watts in the climbs.

[@E_J_R_giges]

Great vid thanks!

[@tftmtb3989]

I always forget to to shift to that smallest cog haha.

[@davecrashes4905]

One question I have: how much sealant do you put in? I recently converted my fat bike to tubeless, I put in one small bottle, no idea if that's enough

[@sydfixesbikes]

Generally the sealant bottle will tell you based on the tire size!

[@davecrashes4905]

@@sydfixesbikes there are no directions on the bottle...

[@sydfixesbikes]

Weird. Might be worth a quick Google of you're worried. Assuming the little bottle was about 4 ounces, you might need a bit more for fat tires as 2-4 is what we use for 2.3-2.5" tires (at least with slime).

[@microMobilidade]

Thanks!

[@craig8638]

I had a very difficult time getting a tire on and now it’s not sitting correctly on the rim. Any thoughts? Bead isn’t even.

[@sydfixesbikes]

You can try adding more air (up to about 50psi on a mountain bike, 100 on a road bike) and see if it will seat. If not, try letting out most of the air (not all) and putting some soapy water on the spots where you can't see the bead and then pump it up again.

[@craig8638]

@@sydfixesbikes soapy water is my next solution after that I’m giving up and taking it to the shop where I bought the tire with my tail between my legs.

[@craig8638]

@@sydfixesbikes Soapy water over 40 psi for the win!!! your video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@burriseng]

I'm going to buy some tubes.

[@danielkaz6280]

Love ur vids :-)

[@enjoylife756]

Okay so everything else was clear 2 me but when tyre is on the wheel when pressurised why put core on and take it off right away for sealent 😅 It makes no sense to me

[@sydfixesbikes]

Is that what I did? Definitely no need to put the core on and then remove it again. If it's off, once you get the tire seated just let all the air out, put the sealant in, put the core in and pump it up.

[@enjoylife756]

@@sydfixesbikes Okey,thanks i will do that. There is some other video also with the same procedure so i thought that it is something that has to be done in order to get perfect result 😅 But then again it does not make any sense whatsoever 😂 Thank you for the quick replay btw :) 👍

[@enjoylife756]

@@sydfixesbikes I was talking about 9.10-9.12 where u put your finger on top of the valve after inflating and put the core on and the guy says : we have to take it out before sealent 😅

[@sydfixesbikes]

Oh, yeah, that was just because I'm used to putting the core in and had forgotten that we still needed to put sealant in.

[@enjoylife756]

@@sydfixesbikes Ok,that explains it 😅 Thank you very much indeed 4 your help :)

[@JClark2600]

@1:35 I'd add when taking off a wheel, when you have hydraulic brakes, place a clean break block between the pads. I was doing the same thing as Syd but on my front wheel and accidentally griped the front break lever. This compressed the pistons and the rotor would no longer fit between the pads. To prevent this I'd place a block between the pads. Edit: Yes I know they talked about it but it was sort of minimized. It is important cuz getting the pistons back is a royal pain in the ars.

[@netposerx]

CushCore video coming soon!

[@sydfixesbikes]

😉

[@DavesCoolCustomBikes]

? Wouldn’t it be easier to spread the sealant by spinning the wheel on your true stand instead Dance 🕺

[@isaacjackson15]

Hi

[@celestewilkins2886]

No issues with assembly for me kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

4:52 "this is easier and more fun for everyone, if your wheel is clean and dry" Yeah, that's why people use stupid tubeless system, to have "more fun" on the trails, when they need to get dirty and sticky, possibly ruining their hair carrying tire insert home around their torso after tubeless fails. YAY!

[@tomahoks]

19th

[@TheNeelonRokk]

Noooo, not the cat.......

[@caledfwlch]

First

[@127pcj]

The dude talking over the girl gets annoying pretty fast.

[@sydfixesbikes]

You should watch our channel trailer (kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rdqat8jJxgh8k), it explains that the idea behind this channel is that Macky is teaching me to work on bikes. He has a lot more experience working on bikes and until recently did all the bike work for both of us. That's why he's providing advice, suggestions, and teaching me while I actually do the work so I can learn.

[@cybellaRob]

Interesting video. I'm confused, the "dude behind the camera" seems to know a heck of a lot more about the title of the video than the one doing it. Are you there for the likes? 🤔

[@sydfixesbikes]

You should watch our channel trailer (kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rdqat8jJxgh8k), it explains that the idea behind this channel is that Macky is teaching me to work on bikes. He has a lot more experience working on bikes and until recently did all the bike work for both of us. That's why he's providing advice, suggestions, and teaching me while I actually do the work so I can learn.

[@GossieMTB]

i really like the how to do _____ in one minute.

[@andrijatolimir9653]

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