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5MV-20 - Fitting a Tight Tyre - without tyre levers
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In this video, I show you a 'trick' that will help you fit a tight tyre (tire) on to a wheel rim when the fit is very tight. The trick will allow you to avoid using tyre levers and hence avoid the potential for puncturing your inner tube by trapping it between the tyre and rim or tyre and lever.
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My name is Terry and I love cycling. I have named my channel “Five Minute Velo” (5MV). I have called it 5MV because the videos I upload will last no longer than five minutes, many will be much shorter. Each video will cover just one subject that is described in the title. Although the channel is mainly about cycling on the road, I will also cover some light (gravel) off road riding and cycle touring from time to time. No matter what, much of the advice will be pertinent to many branches of the sport/pastime.
I am new to posting videos on RU-vid (May 2020) and I have much to learn, particularly in terms of presentation style and production quality. As such I welcome constructive comments that will help me improve the videos that I produce and upload.
There may be some dry humor in some of the videos, so dry it may not always be obvious :-).
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@kountmichula 3 года назад

I rarely make comments, but this time I felt compelled to. This tip is one of the most useful time-saving, stress-reducing, finger-saving, swear-eliminating tire seating tricks I have ever encountered. Worked in seconds bare foot. Bravo, Terry!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Well thank you. Anything I can do to reduce the amount of swearing in the world is worth it. Oh and finger saving too. Terry

@yohansharp3040 3 месяца назад

Nah you just solved 10 years of painfull tire seating. You are the best

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 месяца назад

You are welcome. It did take me 40years to work it out though😅.

@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 3 года назад

Bravo Terry 👏You just saved me another night of 2 hrs wrestling with my Scwalbe G-Ones. Took literally 5 mins to do your way 👌

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful. Terry

@uudecode 3 года назад

yes, "wrestling" exact word :)

@jasonpeake8992 Месяц назад

Pal, you have made my day. I cannot move my hands the skin is raw and peeled off, seeping. You have saved the day. I'd get you a few pints if I see you.

@FiveMinuteVelo Месяц назад

@@jasonpeake8992 > I'm really glad the video helped. Thanks for the feedback which makes making the videos worthwhile. I'd be happy with more 👍 and comments on my other videos. No pressure but - www.buymeacoffee.com/fiveminutevelo I hope your fingers heal quickly.

@naifabdullah3465 2 года назад

This worked insanely well, I used to wrestle with my tire for at least 20 minutes. Did this, took me exactly a minute. THANK YOU!!

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

I am glad it worked for you - which is all the reward I need for making the video. The video is not really getting the views I think it deserves, If you think that too then please spend a few minutes of the time saved by sending the link to your cycling friends and or post it on social media. Regards Terry

@edpaux 3 месяца назад

Nice little gravel section you showed me today mate. Cheers

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 месяца назад

Hi nice to meet you today. Yes, there are a surprisingly large number of off road routes around here, not very technical though. 👍😀

@jacobcreamcrackers787 2 года назад

Wow. I spent 30 minutes beside the road yesterday wrestling a tire back onto a wheel. New bike! First real ride and a flat 6 miles in! Stumbled on this video while looking tips one of those tire lever/wrench do-dads. Guess I will save my money. Great tip! Thanks! And subscribed!

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

I'm glad it helped, sorry I wasn't with you thirty minutes earlier. Now all I have to do is work out a similar technique for getting the off 😝. I have heard some good things about something the Tyre Glider, although I haven't needed to use one myself. Terry Terry

@HustleBuxx 3 года назад

BEST TIP EVER!!!!! I just finish pinching 3 tubes before i found this.... Thank you

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Thank you for the comment it's nice to get some feedback. I'm sorry I couldn't get the video to you that bit earlier to avoid those punctures. Please send the link to your cycling friends so they can benefit too.

@davidbernadine 3 года назад

I looked at all the tips to fit a tyre on many sites including GCN, but I still couldn't fit my new Continental Gator Hardshells. I resisted the temptation to use tyre levers as there is a good chance of puncturing your tube if you do. Luckily I stumbled across your site and the tip to use your shoes to force the tyre on did the job. Thanks Terry. I'm going to subscribe now.

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I'm very happy it works for you. Terry

@alrocky 3 года назад

That's pretty clever and worth a chuckle as something that would never occur to me to do. Now I'll have to run out to the LBS and buy me some Tire Lever Shoes.

@terrydickerson5466 3 года назад

I wonder if it works the other way around. Can you use your tired to put your shoes was on?

@santiago-gan 2 года назад

muy buena explicacion..

@skabbymuff111 3 года назад

Brilliant, thanks! No more damaged inner tubes due to using tyre levers!

@terrydickerson5466 3 года назад

I'm glad was helpful. Terry

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

No problem 👍

@AdamWoodNZ 3 года назад

Great trick! Needed to use the edge of a table to get enough leverage with an MTB tyre but this put me on the right track. Thanks!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I,m glad it helped. I don't use MTB tyres any more, although in the past I don't remember having a fitting problem. However, MTB tyres have probably changed a lot since I last used tham some 10+ years ago. Regards Terry

@santiago-gan 2 года назад

Thank you for this very good tip

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

You are welcome.

@grump42 2 года назад

Fantastic tip. It looks so obvious and simple, thank you.

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

Happy to help. Please send a link to your cycling buddies - just trying to extend the channel's reach. Ta Terry

@dalewarner6865 2 года назад

I don't often comment on YT but just had to say thank you for this awesome tip

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

You are welcome. Thanks for taking the time to feedback - it is nice to know that my efforts have not gone to waste. 👍👍 Terry

@eisennoam Год назад

Worked very well. Better be done on hard surface like concrete floor. Save me time and money after cutting few tubes.

@FiveMinuteVelo Год назад

I'm pleased it was helpful to you. Good point about the hard surface. Some shoes are also not well suited.

@blazwecycling Год назад

Excellent tip

@FiveMinuteVelo Год назад

Thanks for the feedback. I do find that how well it works is very dependent upon the shoes. I have set up Shimano RX-8 shoes which don't work very well with this technique.

@marc-antoinechoiniere1516 3 года назад

I'm glad that I came across this video, my hands were starting to hurt from forcing on the tire!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Thanks for letting me know it was helpful, it's great to have feedback. I assume it worked for you?

@marc-antoinechoiniere1516 3 года назад

Absolutely! Thanks

@dennisbohn1664 Год назад

This is a great tip. Really worked, thank you.

@FiveMinuteVelo Год назад

Thank you for the feedback. I have found it very shoe dependant, my Shimano RX8s will not co-operate.

@chrissiehunter4599 3 года назад

I'll try this next time I puncture, looks simple! Thanks for giving me the link today!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Hi Chrissie, it was nice to meet you today. I hope this technique works or you, might require a bit of practice get it right. I'm currently trying to grow the channel you please forward the link to your cycling friends. Terry

@chrissiehunter4599 3 года назад

@@FiveMinuteVelo I will Terry, good to meet you too, thanks again

@Barry101er 6 месяцев назад

Wow, top tip. I fear Gatorskin punctures no more

@FiveMinuteVelo 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad it could be of help to you 👍.

@thesmuuuuggh Год назад

cant wait to give this a try some day soon, looks like it's really going to save my fingers.

@FiveMinuteVelo Год назад

When you do try it, please let me know how you get on.

@attinsona 2 года назад

This is brilliant.

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful. If you could share the video with your cycling buddies that would be awesome.

@raulbarsan8582 3 года назад

BRO YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER. I've canceled 2 of my rides already because i've managed to pinch the tube whilst WRESTLING with my continental tyres. I'll try this up. THANK YOU!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback. I really hope it works for you and you can get back on the road asap. Terry

@helicart 3 года назад

yep....great tip. I haven't seen that anywhere else, ever. Will get back after trying it, and report on how it goes.

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on with the technique.

@helicart 3 года назад

@Treez 93 No need for it yet. Got a slow leak last week but could on/off tire by hand.

@helicart 3 года назад

@Treez 93 Were you wearing street or cycling shoes?

@erhan6095 2 года назад

This is the best way not to crush your fingers. Thank you sir.

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

You are welcome. I hope all of your fingers where intact before you found the video. If you could forward the link to your cycling buddies, it may help them out and the channel too. Many thanks in advance. Terry

@shawnfowler4660 5 месяцев назад

Life changing!

@FiveMinuteVelo 5 месяцев назад

Personally, and I am biased, it's a great tip! But I can't say it's changed my life 😁. I'm glad it had such a profound influence on yours.

@ricobalboa5288 2 года назад

Thank you, simple and useful

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

You are welcome. If you can, please share.

@tracksmith72 3 года назад

Thank you thank you. Frustration removed.

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

You are welcome, this is why I make these videos. Thanks for taking the time to comment. If you think your cycling friends would also benefit, please forward video to them. Terry

@veloaddict Год назад

Looks like a good idea, but me personally would not do it on a hard sharp surface, maybe on grass if outside?

@FiveMinuteVelo Год назад

You are correct in raising this issue. That and a few other variables can affect how well the technique works. However, generally I find a hard surface is better. Another detail that I didn't really go into was the type of footwear. I usually use flatfish SPD touring shoes; however, recent experience with race type shoes (Shimano RX8) has been, well let's say, a little more frustrating.

@blackfridayinc 2 года назад

I have tyre levers, am now missing a bit of skin from trying to get a kevlar tyre on using them. This got the tyre on almost instantly with zero pain.

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

I'm happy it could help. Thanks for letting me know, it is great to get feedback. Please share with your cycling buddies if you can. Terry

@jdavidlim1098 3 года назад

really good tip. thanks for sharing!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

You are welcome

@kostassarad9729 3 года назад

Thank you very much from Greece

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

You are welcome. I hope it was useful. Please share with your cycling friends - that will help the channel. Best wishes from a very wet UK. Terry

@lucymctaggart8192 4 года назад

Neat trick Terry ;~)

@FiveMinuteVelo 4 года назад

Thanks Lucy, more tips on the way. Hopefully I'll be able to do one on one of your Audax next year. Terry

@SedriqMiers 3 года назад

Much easier if you place the wheel against a wall or sturdy upright and use it for both stability and successfully securing the inner tube and tyre. I find lubricating the rim helps for the most stubborn of tyres..

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I'm not entirely sure what you mean, do you have a video description? I cover using a lubricant to get a tyre to seat in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H7It5EiXNEs.html. Terry

@MB-ke9mi 3 года назад

Excellent

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

If it was helpful, I am happy. Please feel free to send the link to the video to your cycling friends. Many thanks in advance. Terry

@ellaigel1185 3 года назад

Genius!!!! Can't wait to try this!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Genius is a bit strong, but I'm glad it may help you in the future. Terry

@jeffreylamont8111 3 года назад

Is it as easy using cycle shoes to press the tyre down out on the road.

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I've use the technique quite a lot. However, give it a go and let let now how you get on.

@stevenreynolds140 3 года назад

Are you able to get enough contact on the tire with road bike shoes and cleats as you are with the shoes you are wearing in your video? I'm concerned that only making contact with one tip on the side of the cleat might not be enough. Changing tires on my Reynolds Strikes is a nightmare so I'm hoping your technique will be a game-changer. Thanks for the great idea.

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment question, that is a very good point. I only use SPD shoes. I have not tried it with chunky cleats like SPD-sl or Look. If you try it out with these other cleat types, be interested to know how it works.. I'm sorry I could not give you more reassurance in this matter.

@halfrousseau69 3 года назад

must be a catch! But hey worth a go if you get stuck. Nice vid.

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Yeah, give it a go and let me know how you get on. Terry

@halfrousseau69 3 года назад

@@FiveMinuteVelo was wrestling a week ago with some Vittoria Zaffiros - wish i'd seen this earlier!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

@@halfrousseau69 I hope the method will be useful for you in the future. Terry

@AW-mb8rz 3 года назад

Brilliant ....wish I looked half An hour earlier ....

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I assume it worked for you in practice? If so, I am glad I could help you. If you want to help me out, please forward the link to your cycling buddies.

@SeymourSunshine 2 года назад

I'll try this next time I have to change a tyre ... or fix a puncture, but that's rare as I use Slime.

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

Even better than an easy way to fix punctures - not having to fix them. Anyway I'll be interested in knowing how it works for you. Now all I have to do is invent a way of getting the tire off as easily. Terry

@emnico6063 3 года назад

How long have been using Superteam wheels? are they good wheelset?

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I have a couple of other videos about the Super Team wheels. I have now done 2500 km on the wheels and so far I've had no problems other than that the bearings in the front wheel are starting to feel less than smooth. They will probably need replacing in the next couple of thousand km. Terry

@jonathanwelke 3 года назад

worked like a charm thank you. gator skinz on!

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@urbanexploringghosthuntwit9226 2 года назад

Does this work to remove bloody stupidly tight tyre too..continental 700x23c dumb thong!

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

Sorry this doesn't work for taking a tyre off. I still haven't worked that out. However I feel your pain, I've been there. I once had to cut a perfectly good tyre off of a rim.

@urbanexploringghosthuntwit9226 2 года назад

Tried every tip on you tube, used so many varied lubricants and now. Thrown wheel across road into bush and giving up .who the f made changing a Raleigh racer inner tube such an impossible task for average Jo bike rider..cone back my og Raleigh racer..when you lasted longer and everything was so much simpler..probably.the same twat that made fixing and refitting any new mountain bike complicated gear problems and fitting,attempting to fit a new chain onto. How is it that a car is now so much easier to fix and maintain that a simple bycycle..and I'm a girl! I took my old mini engine apart cleaned and reassembled in less time than the hours I've spent trying to figure out the complexities of gear cogs and rearranging and changing a simple inner tube . ..jokes!

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

I'm not sure what to say other to say that I have also been there. I'm not sure if you have a question but my advice is to get a belt-drive single speed with solid tyres - not very helpful advice but it is the best I can do. However, I tend to look at these issues as a challenge rather than a problem. Although I must admit, 'challenges' by the road side are not always welcome.

@atlaswang1959 3 года назад

is there anyone use this method to install GP5000 TL? I heard GP5000TL is final Boss!

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

I haven't used this technique for tyres that are run tubeless. I have used this with Schwalbe Pro Ones which are both tubeless and very tight fitting; however I was using tubes. The same principles should though. Getting the bead to bed on the rim will be your next problem. I'm currently working on a video that will give a tip on how to get the tyre to seat properly on a rim.

@atlaswang1959 3 года назад

@@FiveMinuteVelo sounds great! Subscribe your channel immediately 😃

@fpeter01 Год назад

This wasn't a tight tire. Last time I sacrificed one tyre lever, my two hands, some electrical tape and 2 hours of my life while mounting a Schwalbe MM wired tire to the rims. I will never buy them again.

@FiveMinuteVelo Год назад

Yes you are correct, the tyre I used in the demo was not super tight. It was what I had for the demo. I have however had very tight tyres, one so tight I put on with the method I showed but when I punctured I had to resort to cutting the tyre off the rim. You point to Schwalbe tyres, they do seem to cause more trouble than some other brands. However the rim and rim profile are also factors that need to be taken into account. Regards Terry

@jeremybrennan4115 2 года назад

This is real easy to do without a tube in it guy BUT....I think the whole reason you would have to change the tire on the first place would be to ummmmm, idk...MAYBE TO REPLACE THE TUBE IN IT!!! try doing this with a tube in it and I'll be impressed (kind of) until then quit putting out videos where your just taking shortcuts. For all the amateur or beginner bike riders out there, please use levers or find another video,...this guy is only going to teach you shortcuts instead of the proper way. Now that being said, shortcuts are indeed awesome, however you need to learn the correct way first and then you can develop your own shortcuts that suits your strengths or abilities. Thanks

@FiveMinuteVelo 2 года назад

Dear Jeremy, I'm sorry that my video doesn't meet your standards. However thank you for your constructive feedback. I will try to do better in the future. As for the technique I demonstrated, I assure you that I have used it many times with tyres with tubes in them. I see that leaving the tubes out for the demonstration was not my best decision. As for the proper way to install a tyre, I'm not sure there is one. I do know however, that using tyre levers to install a tyre is not recommended; this is because you can pinch the tube between the tyre lever and the rim or tyre which can result in puncturing the tube. I know this to be true because I have done this in the past. Overall I would recommend putting the tire on just using your hands, even then you need to make sure that the tube doesn't get trapped. I suggest the technique I demonstrated only for those very hard to fit tyres. I should have emphasised this in the video. Regards Terry

@pattysmith5924 3 года назад

why don't you do this demonstration with a lady doing it ?

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

My gender reassignment is booked in for next month.

@romancollazo1945 3 года назад

You’re not using a tube so this is irrelevant.

@FiveMinuteVelo 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback. I don't use the tube in the video just for the illustration. I have used this technique many times with tubes. Why don't you give it a go and find out for yourself?