The Best 3 Ways to Fix a Brompton Puncture

Today we talk about the best methods suggested by the Brompton community on how to repair a puncture on your Brompton. We cover the 3 most common methods used for fixing that dreaded flat tyre.
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Chapters:
0:00 What to expect?
0:51 Method 1 | Flip the Bike
6:31 Method 2 | Parked Mode
11:14 Method 3 | Patch Repair Only
14:52 The Wrap Up
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[@davidhunternyc1]

Loved this video. I changed tires on bikes when I was a kid but I totally forgot how to do it. I remember when patching, to put the inflated tube in a bucket of water to see bubbles indicating the puncture. Still, of these methods here, #1 was my favorite. It looked simple enough. Thank you!

[@TheBromptonGuy]

I had to troubleshoot a puncture in my mates hot tub with soapy water 😂

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@TheBromptonGuy Ahh, yes, even better, "soapy" water.

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@TheBromptonGuy I want to buy a bicycle but I'm not mechanically inclined. If I buy a bike, would you fix it for me when I get a flat?

[@sid669907]

If you take the tyre off on the opposite side of the chain it would be less messy.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

110%. I only. did it this was cause I was to later to change my camera angle 🫣

[@PDN_Den]

Maybe prevention is better than ‘repair’…I use muc off’s inner tube sealant and have had only 1 puncture since using it (8mth). I will also use panaracer Kevlar tyre liners when I next change my tyres. With both of these I hope to never have to change an inner tube again!!!!

[@TheBromptonGuy]

That is honestly a valid point! don't want to jinx myself but I've not had a brompton flat yet 🤪

[@markhooper5824]

Brilliant mate.👍

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Thank you as always Mark 👌🏻

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

As a Dane, I of course have my original Brompton, Toolset in my frame, - which may not be enough to remove the wheel (even with the cower as a an extended handle), as I can see that You also use a longer Key for the purpose (Do you have secret depots placed along the road at intervals)? I have seen the Toolset sold on E-bay in a special Yellow version also, which will be fitting for my - Flame painted bike, but I don't find that enough for an extra buy, as this feature is the only extra! But it has a small abrasive piece, but no bicycle patches, so I have lately bought a number of small, self adhesive, round patches just to be able to threaten my bike: You dare not have a puncture, as I'm now prepared for it!!! I will of course call a taxi, if anything happens! Finn. Denmark

[@cul182]

Fantastic video well done,great explanation and visuals thanks so much

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Thank you so much for the input. Felt the video was important to produce from the great feedback in my other video.

[@kavanobrien6547]

When tubeless arrives = whoopee , do you intend to get a twelve speed version and do a video on your thoughts.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

If I can get ahold of one yes!! would love to take it out on a massive 100mile ride.

[@kavanobrien6547]

@@TheBromptonGuy I think you would be disappointed, already have been talking with many countries over the last few days who are puzzled by this so called advancement , everyone have said who have Brompton been talking too , they said it’s customer feedback so I did my own survey and asked , England , Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, America, not had time to contact the others yet , nobody said this would be their choice of advancement, I think it’s just Brompton talking around the coffee machine with each other , time will tell .

[@davidhunternyc1]

What about those 3D printed tubeless tires? Are they out yet? Similar to the airless 3D printed basketball. Seems to be that 3D printing can make tire pressure exact on tubeless tires, then again, the insides could become caked up with impossible to remove dirt.

[@kavanobrien6547]

@@davidhunternyc1 I wonder if 3D can print humour because many people one meets don’t have any, needs to be printed with greater thickness = we don’t want it to crack up.

[@j.m.3143]

I don't need your video-advices. Number 3 is bullshit with no checking the inside of the tire. 👎

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Thanks for the feedback and glad your experienced on the subject. In the video I do mention to check around the tyre for the cause of puncture. All the best

[@j.m.3143]

Inside, not only outside. Your channel doesn't please me. You are not a Brompton traveler.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

@@j.m.3143 Not sure I said I was a Brompton traveler 🤔 Again I'm pretty sure I reference to check the inside, I think also if you are attempting to patch the tube this way you have a pretty good knowledge base of what you're doing. Sorry the channel doesn't please you but loads of other good options to pick from. All the best

[@davidhunternyc1]

What? My goodness, there's so much suffering in the world and you have to add to it by being rude. Please, try to make someone's day better.

[@Zen_Not_Zen]

Method 3 works ! I've done this several times. It is a quick 'get you home method'. The Brompton guy does say to check the tyre for cause of the puncture. I think you'll find that the Brompton guy has done a fair few km on Bromptons. If you don't like the content here, maybe make some for your channel for us to see and comment on.