You make it look easy. There is no way I can get the tire back on thumbs only. Tools either. Changed several flats when riding but putting new tires on is ridiculous.
Yes. If the hole was on the outside of the tube you would need to check the inside of the tire for the cause of the puncture. In this case, it was on the inside of the tube so the rim caused the issue.
Agree that lining the valve stem up with a known point on the tire, however a better point to line it up with is the inflation data on the sidewall. If you do you will always have that info in sight when you have to add air at a later date since all tires will leak a small amount of air over a period of time (winter months when you aren't out riding). Also agree with @svluckyspin7420 to add a little air in the tube, I run presta valves and just blow a lung full of air into the valve since I carry CO2 inflators and don't want to over inflate the bare tube.
Here's a tip. Inflate the tube very slightly, just enough for it to hold some shape and THEN insert the tube into the tire. Another tip. If you inflate like I said, there is no need to take the other bead off the rim. Just take off one side. It's easy to insert the slightly inflated tube into the tire and you only have to put one side of the bead back on.
With all due respect there are a couple of things I’d like to point out. Number one, you are sitting down which may not be available at the location of the flat tyre (tire) and secondly, it looks like you are in good shape which is a long way from my position having had more surgeries than I care to think about. Also I’m 70 in June and not able to do things I could at your age. But I watched anyway. Cheers from Oz.
Thanks Relic. I could, and have, changed tires without a chair (or air compressor). The process is the same. I am working on getting older, but it is a slow process.;)
Thanks Tim you make it look easy. What is the brand on the larger yellow tire tool?
Pedros levers. They are wider and a bit easier to use than the blue Park Tool levers
You make it look easy. There is no way I can get the tire back on thumbs only. Tools either. Changed several flats when riding but putting new tires on is ridiculous.
Would it be an idea to check the inside of the tire (tyre) for anything that could have caused the flat while it’s off the rim?
Yes. If the hole was on the outside of the tube you would need to check the inside of the tire for the cause of the puncture. In this case, it was on the inside of the tube so the rim caused the issue.
Agree that lining the valve stem up with a known point on the tire, however a better point to line it up with is the inflation data on the sidewall. If you do you will always have that info in sight when you have to add air at a later date since all tires will leak a small amount of air over a period of time (winter months when you aren't out riding). Also agree with @svluckyspin7420 to add a little air in the tube, I run presta valves and just blow a lung full of air into the valve since I carry CO2 inflators and don't want to over inflate the bare tube.
Here's a tip. Inflate the tube very slightly, just enough for it to hold some shape and THEN insert the tube into the tire. Another tip. If you inflate like I said, there is no need to take the other bead off the rim. Just take off one side. It's easy to insert the slightly inflated tube into the tire and you only have to put one side of the bead back on.
Tim, could you do video on changing the rear tire on side of road please. Mainly getting wheel off and on. Thank you
Thanks for the suggestion! I will work on one.
Why would you ever change a tube without checking the inside of the tire for a sticker or something protruding through that will damage the new tube
Good catch. I had already taken the tube out and knew the seam had failed, but knowing what caused the flat is a key step.
With all due respect there are a couple of things I’d like to point out. Number one, you are sitting down which may not be available at the location of the flat tyre (tire) and secondly, it looks like you are in good shape which is a long way from my position having had more surgeries than I care to think about. Also I’m 70 in June and not able to do things I could at your age. But I watched anyway. Cheers from Oz.
Thanks Relic. I could, and have, changed tires without a chair (or air compressor). The process is the same. I am working on getting older, but it is a slow process.;)
Can't hear anything you said.