Best Ways to Prevent a Flat Tire on an Electric Mountain Bike | Tubeless Tires, Liners & Inserts
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- How to prevent flat tires on an electric bike is one of the first things you should learn as an eMTB owner. Fly Rides is going to show you the best ways to prevent a flat tire on an electric mountain bike! Getting a flat tire can be a day ruiner, so avoid them all together by taking one of the steps in this video!
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Luckily, there are many ways to avoid flats out on the trails on your eMTB. There's an option to fit everyone's budget and mechanical ability. You should always know how to change a flat to be sure just in case, but most of these methods should help you avoid flats at all.
00:00 Intro
0:48 What to carry on a ride to fix a flat
1:15 Going tubeless/setting up tubeless tires with tire sealant
3:16 Tire liners and tire inserts like Cush Core
3:48 Use thorn-resistant tubes
6:24 Preventing flats by running tires at higher end of pressure range
7:15 Choose a cleaner path
7:36 Inspect your tires and tubes
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Has anybody tried the Cush Core? I know quite a few acoustic MTB guys who use it, but so far I only know of Hector using it on an eMTB.
I grew up in the 60s riding my bike in the country (where I lived) and I think my tires were goathead magnets. After lots of tube patches I started lining the tires with several layers of newspaper, and it worked quite well. Really cheap solution (there weren't any others back then).
Very good presentation! Thanks! Using Muck-Off tubeless conversion on 2 bikes!! So far, so good!
👍 Thank you. Very concise and informative.
Installed Tannis liners and FLATOUT combo👍
You could have just gone to the BEST protection against ALL types of flats and that is install Tannus Armour Tire Liners. The term bombproof is an apt description on the effectiveness of these liners.
💯! And they also act as extra suspension smoothing out the ride.
Great tips, thanks for the video 👍
You're very welcome!
Tubeless is the way! I also run CushCore with 20psi front, 24psi rear and haven’t had any issues. Don’t forgot to check your tire pressure often as there is no perfect system.
Good advice! Flats are always still possible, so come to the trails prepared!
Can you use CushCore and Tubless together? I want this on my two bikes one of which is already tubeless.
Hey there @@SwiftySanders. You have to go tubeless to use CushCore.
@@HectorSalcedo Thanks! Thats perfect. I already prefer tubeless but I had a situation where CushCore would’ve been useful.
Really helpful stuff in here. Thanks for all the different options and thorough explanations.
Glad it was helpful!
@@FlyRidesUSA with all due respect, although it's extremely expensive, a combination of Tannus liners, a smaller thicker motorcycle tube AND the proper amount of Flat Out tire sealant is the best solution.
@@FlyRidesUSA, thank you.
@@powerguymark Tannus liners have a huge downside. The foam goes flat - if you always keep your tires inflated. With time, Tannus become nearly useless, unless you deflate your tires after every ride.
On the other hand, Flat-Out does work really well. My favorite part is that it doesn’t dry-out with time like the competitors’ products.
This video is a life saver
Glad to be of help Noah!
as a rider with a duff left leg I don't need to fix flats on the trail , I will be getting the foam core for sure ,,, Thanks for the vid Aussie tracks are killers on tyres sharp quarts rocks everywhere I live ,,,,
Rob
Nice! Yeah we all are starting to love the Cush Core. Thanks for watching!
If you're never too far from a bus stop, you can leave spare supplies at home. Unless you're determined to not cut your trip no matter what. If your trips are very unlikely to make your tire sealant useless and it's never too far to walk to another mode of transportation, it might make carrying a tube and pump an unnecessary encumbrance. I may eventually get a pump though if I find a tiny powered one that I trust.
Thanks. I just got the rhino liners for my bike after 3 flats in 2 months. Hope this solves issue
Great info
Thank Scotty
I had an idea but not sure if it will fly. Drill a second hole in the rim for a second inner tube. Please the first (flat) tube on the inside rim and a second tube outside of that (it would have to go under the first only next to the valve. Then put the tire on and inflate the second tube only. If you get a flat with the second tube, deflate it fully and inflate the first one. I think that would fly but I've never heard of it being done. A slight weight penalty but who cares on an ebike.
That would be cool if it worked! Kind of similar to the Cush Core in that it protects the rim a bit more as well with that extra rubber.
Often times people will produce a short video on a product that they Have just 1st tried and really have no in-depth knowledge as to whether it will or not it works. Your video was comprehensive and very informative. Thank you.
PS I just had a flat this morning. A freaking paperclip of all things. I used Slime, it worked. It was what I had on hand but I've heard that Flat Out is even a better product. Any idea?
Must get this done...on the to do list. Thanks for the great review of options!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Cushcore tubeless with 18 psi in front and 24 in rear. Awesome traction and zero flats.
Very specific! I like it!
Slime or Stans No Tubes put straight into inner tubes have saved my life several times. I see little point in going tubeless.
How often do you need to add the liquid sealer for the tubeless setup?
I'm rocking a gates belt on my bike and yes its a bit of a pain to change that rear tire the first couple times. Also I know its confirmation bias but why is it always the damn rear tire when you've got a belt drive that gets the punture. had 3 slow leaks and 1 major roofing nail incident in the last 8 months, all in the rear. Only the nail killed the ride. Actualy got al the way inside the tube and started punching holes along the lenght of it as I went from full to flat in less than 100 yds.
That said after you've done it a few times its not hard to pop the rear tire off even a belt drive. I'm not quite as fast as with a normal derailer but it only takes me about a minute longer now. Only issue is because of the belt tension when reinstalling the wheel never quite seats exactly the same way twice and I always have to adjust the rear brake calipers.
What's the best solution for riding the Aventon Aventure (fat tire) in the city? It's my prime way of commuting & I just got a flat. Before I fix it, I wanna know the best remedy. Thank you, in advance!
It seemed to have discovered that slime tubes aren't the best option... as I've had some pretty consistent delamination of the rubber from the valve stems causing bubbles... ballooning of the valve stem? Beyond freaking annoying... surprisingly I've had good results with just letting the air out until the ballooning Saddles and then putting not just one but two or three zip ties in series across the stem... And then ignoring the piss out of the problem LOL so much for confidence on the trail
Hmm, you missed the easiest option. As I have driven Schwalbe Marathons with it‘s legendary puncture protection on my road, city and trecking bikes for so many years now, without having a puncture once, I tried the Marathon MTB with the highest rating in puncture protection on my MTB. This tyre is not a Magic Mary, but if you drive all kinds of terrain, this tyre is a joy to ride. I trust Schwalbe and it’s tyres so much, I would never take something with me to fix them, because it never happend in way more than 20.000km.
The tyre is not ment for downhill, but it’s enough for nice flow trails.
Cool! Sounds more like a tire than a flat preventative system, but will definitely check it out!
Nice
Its definetly the best Way. Never ever without tubeless!!
Wheres tannus armour?
Is it possible to fit motorcycle tyres on a fat tyre e bike ??
Tannus Armour
CushCore or wide leather belt as insert
I live in a flat so what am i ganna do know
Good info! So sick of getting flats.
Us too! Glad it was helpful!
The best solution involves three things:
Tannus liners.
Replace your tubes with smaller thicker motorcycle tubes.
Insert the proper amount of
FLAT OUT.
This is by far the best solution.
Tannus liners have a huge downside. The foam goes flat if you always keep your tires inflated. With time, Tannus become nearly useless, unless you deflate your tires after every ride.
On the other hand, Flat-Out does work really well. My favorite part is that it doesn’t dry-out with time like the competitors’ products.
What is a goat head puncture?
👍
I'm thinking a Tannus with a Cushcore inside it, plus some sealant could be the way to go for an EMTB. Goat heads be damned!
Flatout has been my solution.... 700+ miles on my ebike and no flats!
Why does he keep saying EMTB hahaha.
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