I went tubeless years ago until I had a flat in the winter that the sealant didn't seal. It took 40 minutes to clean out the sealant which was semi liquid and gel-like so I could stick a tube in. My hands were frozen and that was it for me, I went back to tubes. When I heard about the Dynaplug I was intrigued having worked in a gas station while in college and plugged many a tire the same way. So now I'm ready to try tubeless again. Your excellent video came at the perfect time as I have the Dynaplug but wanted to see how it would work in the real world. I have ordered new Conti 5000 TL tires and will give tubeless another shot. Thanks again for the excellent video.
That's a helpful tubeless lesson for anyone who is thinking of getting them, Pbarr19. Thanks for sharing! I look forward to hearing how the plugs work with your new tires. One thing about those Conti 5000 tubeless tires, I've seen one defective one brand new out of the box that was undersize and essentially impossible to mount. If you run into that with either of your tires according to the spokesman I called at Conti, you send them back or bring them back to where you bought them and they will exchange for a new tire. Hopefully you won't run into this issue and the tires will go on no muss, no fuss. But just in case, I wanted to let you know. Thanks again for your great comment!
Great demonstration, Jim. Walmart car tire plugs work great in bicycle tires too. They actually work better than the bicycle specific ones because they are very sticky. Pack of 30 for $6 US. They are long, so I cut them in half for 60 plugs. Plenty to share with riding buddies at negligible cost. I also use the cheap tool from Walmart and cut the handle off to fit in my seat bag. Fixed many flats with this setup and the fix outlasts the tire most of the time. I've had a couple leak after a year or so and I simply stuck another plug in. Cheap easy fix and readily available. Thanks for the great video.
I agree, the Dynaplugs work, but they are just a more expensive version of regular tire plugs. For what ever reason, bike specific plugs seem to be made "cleaner" which may initially appeal to a bike rider, but they are less effective. Plugs for car tires work great, although they can be stickier and thus a tad messier.
@@branchingfactor I would recommend you get a bike specific tool, such as Leyzne or WTB, and then you can get the refill kits from any auto parts store.
After struggling with so many flats over the Summer, I went tubeless with a foam insert on my road bike. It is safer because if I get a flat at speed there is no chance that the tire will come off and I can ride some distance flat. I went into the Canyon show room in San Diego and the staff recommended these plugs for the few times the sealant won't stop the leak. So now I carry the tiny plug device shown and cylinder of CO2 instead of an air pump. We'll see: I haven't needed to use the plugs yet. Thanks for the video.
Thanks a lot for watching and sharing your tubeless setup, Alyosha, appreciate it! It's nice that Canyon had the plugs and recommended them. With any luck you might only need them very rarely. Thanks again!
This is a great video. Thank you. I do Ironman races and wanted to move to tubeless tires but was concerned with sealant mess and amount of time I would lose in the race cleaning it to put tube. Dynaplug Air is a game changer for me. Huge time saver, no need to take wheel and tire off. Quick fix and inflation and back in the game. Super awesome. Thank you again!
My pleasure Alex, thank you very much for watching and the great comment! 🙏 I'm happy to hear that you like Dynaplug so much. Have a great next Ironman!!
Well done! I had my first test on the road, and it worked perfectly. As regards leaking sealant - it worked in my case to immediately start riding, and sealant + plug merged together.
I just watched this vid as I have the Carbon tool. I had a loss of air and sealant from a small puncture in my front tyre this morning. The tyre sealed enough to get me home but leaked slowly. I have used the RACER tool for the first time, it worked first time and has sealed the tyre. I have left the little tail protruding, it is soft and will squash down hopefully blocking the hole further. I have inflated with air now,rather than the co2 and will get out later, weather permitting to check and test. It does seem like it’s secure though, I trust it to be fixed for good. Thanks for a very useful vid
Just bought a new road bike with tubeless tyres fitted Jim, guys in the local bike shop sold me the Dynaplug Air system to go with it but needless to say I was a bit wary as to how to use this out on the road! Your video demo and explanation was really good and I'm now confident I shall be able to use this system without any problems. Just one point, my son a serious mountain biker who has been using tubeless for years says to be careful letting the CO2 out or the cylinder will freeze to your fingers (!) he carries a piece of old inner tube to slip round the cylinder first as insulation against this.
David Roberts Thanks! Your son knows what he’s talking about! Great advice. It’s why some cylinders come with “jackets” - insulated covers. That also keeps them from rattling around in the seatbag or pocket too making noise driving you bonkers. Thanks!!
Thank you lots for the very useful demonstration. Not to appear bigoted (to the contrary), you put many a 30 year old bike gear reviewer / "guru" to shame on common sense, on choice of gear, insight and technical prowess. And coiffure. On the hip-factor overall. Chapeau!
Hi Jim, thanks a lot for the video. I have decided on a specific new wheelset that happens to be hookless and requires TLR tyres. Never having considered tubeless because I have no issues with tubes I was quite wary and stumbled across Dynaplug and said I must get that in case I do get a hole that is too big to seal. But most reviews never actually showed how to do it. Your real life example with the explanations gives me the confidence to go try tubeless!
I appreciate you letting me know that my video helped you out, messi9991! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. As long as they're setup properly tubeless tires work really well. Most of the problems people have come from bad rim tape jobs or not enough sealant because too little was put in or it dried out over the months, those types of things. With good tires and proper setup I think you'll enjoy the ride. And if you do flat and the sealant doesn't seal the hole, the Dynaplugs work well. You might want to practice on an old regular tire on a rim just to get the feel of it so you have it down if you do flat. Thanks again!
Having just purchased a bike with tubeless tyres I was curious as to how add sealant AND to use the Dynaplug . Your video is super useful. Many thanks.
Late to the party Jim I know! 🤭 I've just this week converted my 2021 Trek X-caliber 7 over to tubeless as the Bontrager rims are TLR. Bought a new set of Vittoria Terreno Tyres, blk/tan, 29 x 2.25 & Bontrager specific rim tape + valves complete with Stans sealant. First time converting & everything when very well indeed so pleased so far. Someone mentioned to me, "what happens if the holes are too big" Hmmm... I don't know I replied! So... I asked Google & up pops your video, perfect Jim answered all my questions. Best Regards: Graham.
Hey, hi Graham! That's a nice setup and I'm sure you're going to love the ride of tubeless off road. I'm happy you found this video and learned about plugging tires. Usually, once you go tubeless you have a lot less flats due to the sealant and no tube inside. Have fun and thanks a lot for watching and commenting, appreciate it!
Really informative video Jim. Just recently moved across to tubeless and decided to purchase Dynaplug. Your video not only helpful but also instills confidence....especially for tricky roads on the Isle of Skye!!!! I have now subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of you there. Mòran Taing!!
Thanks very much for watching my video, subscribing to my channel and the great comment, Iain! I spent a wonderful week in Scotland riding antique bicycles back in 1990 and wrote a popular story about it that maybe you'll enjoy: jimlangley.net/spin/wheeling.html I am of Scottish descent (my middle name is McLellan) so that trip felt like going home. Enjoy riding in paradise on your new tubeless tires - and thanks again!
Thank you. Running new Schwalbe G-Ones Gravel tyres. . Managed to get home without repair with slow puncture. I guess the liquid did its job. Just ordered both kits!
Thanks for watching and commenting, G D W. Usually the sealant does work. Sometimes it takes a while but most of the time you don’t even realize you would have flatted. Having the kits is worth it for the peace of mind. Thanks again!
I've carried Dynaplugs for eight years on a motorcycle, but haven't gotten to try one out yet--no flats. I know, worthless comment but it's the Tube. If they make a teeny one for bicycles I'll pick one up whenever I go tubeless. At the very least they're good luck.
Jim, I was surprised at how much force you needed to push the plug in and wondered if there was enough pressure left in the tire to resist it. Have you tried it on a fully flat tire? If it requires the same amount of force how do you prevent puncturing the rim tape? I run GP 5000s so you know I wouldn't want to remove it during a ride!! I've read all your comments on it and value your commiseration. Thanks
Thanks for watching and the comment, RustedRooted. There was pressure in the tire when I struggled to push that plug in - still about I'd say 60%, so I was pushing against resistance. I did not try it with a flat tire. I think another comment here mentions that he did manage to get one inserted on a flat tire. Mine might have been more difficult than usual due to a flat resisting extra layer inside the tire casing under the tread, but I haven't tested it on enough different types of tubeless tires to know if it's any easier on some makes/models of tubeless tires. I did wet the tip to try to make it easier but that didn't help much as far as I could tell. Dynaplug says that the material and shape of their point is designed not to damage the rim or tape so it's possible it wouldn't hurt the rim strip/tape even if you ran it into it. Also, as long as there's a little air in the tire, you are usually pushing the plug in at one angle or another and it should stop before it can hit the rim strip. I put in 4 plugs in that tire and it got a little easier to do it as I did it more. Once you know how much it takes you brace for it and keep the bike from moving and that helps. Okay? I hope this answers your questions and if you give it a try please share what you find and how it works for you. Best wishes for flat-free rides with your Conti 5000s and thanks again for watching!
@@JimLangley1 Thorough reply as always. Appreciated... I live in Tucson where it was very hot for a longer period last summer than ever. I forgot to top off sealant sooner than I usually do and I had a puncture that wouldn't seal which leads to this question: how effective would the dynaplugs be without sealant? I reckon OK if you get back on the bike quickly to compress the plug into the tire, but I'd like your thought. Thanks.
@@RustedRooted The plugs are “gummy” - sticky, so I think they would at least slow a leak enough that you could get home maybe stopping to add air a couple times. You live in a beautiful place. I spent a week there in 1979 while riding cross country and I did the Tour de Tucson once and also a PacTour where we left from there. Sweet roads!
@@JimLangley1 It is beautiful here. I moved from Connecticut 5 years ago primarily for cycling. I like being able to ride every month in relative comfort. I'm a bit older than you and find the cold weather very unappealing. Truth be said the heat was relentless summer and rising at 4:30 on days I rode was getting old but I'll take it without complaint given the beauty of the desert.
@@RustedRooted to deal with the heat you might try riding indoors on a smart trainer in the virtual world of Zwift. If your house is air conditioned, you would escape the heat and lots of cyclists find Zwift close to riding outside. Just something to consider.
I’ve been tubeless almost a year. Dang tires are $80 (Perelli cinturato 700x28). I lost two in one month and since I can’t bear to throw them out, I’m going to repair and reuse!
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with your Pirelli tubeless tires, Ryan. You're right, tubeless tires are definitely expensive and worth repairing and reusing, good move.
I have occasionally had to resort to internal repair(thick patch) of expensive Tubeless tyres that wouldn’t seal with plug or ripped sidewall (stitched) Also gotta think of Planet and get more life out of pricey products👍🏼
Hi Jim, thanks for the video! I ask myself how to get the plug in when the tire is completely deflated? I mean... you recognize that you're losing air, you stop in a safe place, you check the damage and finally get out the repair stuff - in the meantime the tire will be flat as it can be and if there's a big hole in the tire you won't be able to pump it up again to a certain degree. This is a lot more realistic than the repair-shop-scenario, where you pull out the nail and push in the plug the next moment. Thanks for your answer!
Thanks for watching and the question, Martin. I've been riding tubeless tires on road bikes and mountain bikes for some time. With the sealant inside, you don't flat that much which is the nice thing about sealant - it finds and seals the hole most of the time. But, when you do flat and it doesn't seal it right away, usually it will seal it if you wait. I've had sealant spraying out of the hole covering me and my bike and gotten off the bike to fix the flat only to find that the sealant stops the leak eventually and there's still some air in the tire even minutes after first noticing the leak. So, it would be kind of unusual for you to find yourself on a tubeless tire with sealant inside and have it go completely flat. But, even if it did, you would just need to hold the tire and wheel even tighter to keep the flat/no air inside tire from moving on the wheel when you pushed a plug in. It wouldn't be as easy as pushing into a tire with air inside. But you push the plug in at an angle so you just have to get it through the hole. You can see in the video that it's not easy to get it through a nail hole. But, if you had a hole that the sealant couldn't seal it would be a larger hole meaning you'd have an easier time getting the plug through. But I would say it would be rare to run into that scenario if you have enough sealant in your tubeless tires. I would also point out, that you would carry a tool like the Dynaplug in a pocket or pack where you can get it fast. So, it should only take about a minute to pull it out and stick a plug in the hole - even faster with a little practice. Okay? I hope that answers your question. I am pretty sure some other viewers asked the same question so you might check the other comments and maybe find some threads discussing this issue more. Thanks again and here's to no flats!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and for your entertaining pen name... I understand because I ran cross country and track in high school and college - good times but you really push yourself to the limit at times.
Dynaplug does say to NOT twist and wiggle the plug as you try to insert it or it can separate the tip from the plug, do it just as he did here, push till it goes in And love the “ you wonder why youre ridding tubeless” …man, isnt that the truth when one fails to seal, it becomes such an ordeal that you question all your decisions! Lol! But these plugs do fill that gap for when that happens, making tubeless less of a thing when it fails. Dynaplug also offer a “mega plug”which is a good idea to carry one of in your plug storage. It’s designed to fill unusually large holes, like when you slash your tire on a particularly nasty rock. I carry the “pill kit” which has a few plugs ( i put one mega in there ) , an air stopper to buy you time from when you pull the nail out to when you insert the plug and a tiny knife to cut the extra tail. It all fits in even the smallest saddle bag or jersey pocket.
Hi Jim, For the car ones, you need to use the reamer tool (like a rat tail file) on the tire to prep it for the plug. You should also use rubber cement on the plug. Best, Mark
Rubber cement probably doesn't hurt. I have been using car tire plugs on bicycles for many years and never used rubber cement. Just plug and ride. The plugs usually outlast the tire.
I used Stan's No Tubes DART to plug a hole in a tubular tire. It worked, the tire holds air, but there's a fuzzy fury feathery knob hanging out of a slick tire. They say don't cut it, just ride it and wear it off. It rides fine but hasn't worn off.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the DART plug, Roo Caa. Do you remember what brand tubular tire it was? I wonder if it had a tube inside (most tubulars do). If the DART sealed a hole in the tire and tube that means it might fix regular clincher tires with tubes, too - and that would be great cause then every cyclist could fix flats with plugs and rarely if ever have to remove the wheel and tire. We’d all be carrying plugs if that’s the case. Thanks Roo!
Roo Caa Thanks! Tufos don’t have tubes inside as far as I know. And if not then that’s why the plug worked. Appreciate you letting me know. Next time I remove a bad Tufo tire I’m going to open it up and look at the construction but from their description I am pretty sure there is no tube inside.
Id thought this would replace the need for gunk... and i would be worried seeing gunk come out the plug considering the plug fuses with the rubber actually on the rim rather than spraying gunk everywhere 🤔 idea of gunk is to replace the need to fix a punture with patches etc or am i missing something .. i used a similar plug on car tyre without gunk and worked fine
Thanks for watching and the question, Alex. I think by "gunk" you mean sealant. And if that's correct, yes, the plug works on its own, you don't have to put any more sealant inside the tire. What happens is that the air in the tire finds the hole and starts to escape and since the tire has sealant inside it some of the sealant will come out of the hole. Once the plug is pushed in the sealant still keeps coming out with the air but because the plug is sealing the hole plus the particles that are in the sealant are plugging the hole, too, the leak gets less and less and then stops. That's how sealant works, it takes awhile for the small particles in the sealant to do their work and clog up holes. Car tires are different than tubeless bike tires. There's usually no sealant in a car tire and the rubber on a car tire is much much much thicker than on bike tires. I hope this answers your question. Thanks again!
Thanks for the detailed video. If I understand correctly, the metal tip remains inside the tyre? I would have thought that could potential cause damage to the rim or tape.
Thanks for watching and the question, John. The tips are softer metals so they shouldn’t be able to do any damage. But the way tubeless flats work, you almost never are fixing a fully flat tire cause the sealant is slowly sealing even larger punctures so the tips are usually unable to contact the tape or rim. Thanks again!
I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting it! However , I have to raise a point of question. In your video, after you inserted the tool with a plug into the tire, and then withdrew the tool, the plug remained with sealant escaping from around it. That tells me that it was not the plug that eventually sealed the tire but rather the latex sealant. In other words, the dynaplug did not work as advertised, that is, by bonding directly with the rubber tire. I would be interested in any comments on this observation. Thanks!
D Hdso thanks for watching and for the question. It definitely took time for all the holes I made in the tire to seal. And sealant came out of all of them until the leak stopped. The plugs are sort of a soft gummy rubber. Tire tread is rubber too. Tire casing can be other materials. As I understand it, the plug bonds to the rubber in the tire as you use it. That helps seal the hole working in conjunction with the sealant. The part of the plug inside the tire is metal so that doesn’t bond. I plugged 4 holes and the tire held air just fine. But it is the plug and sealant working together. The bonding mainly allows the plug to stick to the tire. Hope that helps explain. Thanks Jim
I had the same thought. In fact it occurred to me that the sealant might actually interfere with the plug bonding with the tire as intended. On the other hand if at the end of the day you wind up with a ridable tire, all is well that ends well I suppose. If Jim is stil following the thread, I would be curious to know if he can tell us how long the plug lasts?
Is the Dyna plug air system you are using the kit for the road bike version or for the gravel mountain bike? The road bike version is the shorter nozzle. Just curious if the longer one will also fit road bikes so I can only buy one kit for both types of bikes. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and the question. In the video I'm using their Air Road and Racer Road kits. Dynaplug doesn't do a very good job explaining on their website which kits are for which types of tires but looking at their selection I think you'd want to go with their Micro Pro www.dynaplug.com/bike.html or Dynaplugger www.dynaplug.com/dynaplugger.html because they show them being used on a larger tire. And they will also work on road tires because the plugs will work on all bicycle tires. You could also call them and ask for their recommendation. Here's their contact us page: www.dynaplug.com/contact.html Thanks again!
Thanks a lot for watching and the thought James. The kit is specifically made for tubeless bicycle tires so I expect Dynaplug considered the sealant compatibility issue when designing their plugs. The plug is so tight inside the type of puncture that I put in the tire in this video that it makes you wonder how air and sealant even got past it. But the sealant did seal the tire after a bit escaped. Overall, the tire didn't get that soft and the plug and sealant together did fix the tire so I think the bonding worked though it did take a little time. In the comments below others recommend different brands and types of tubeless plugs that they've tried and like so you might take a look at those. Thanks!
@@jamesgregory2962 no worries James, Dynaplug actually makes kits specifically for motorcycles, here's a link: shop.dynaplug.com/collections/motorcycle-atv Thanks again!
super helpful, i switched to tubless and quite frankly love the ride, since then i had one major puncture in 8 months of riding, i managed to get home just fine but by the time i got home the 100 ml of sealant leaked so there was nice cleaning job to do. since i didn't know what to do i just tossed the tire and put a new one on. but again i went from essentially 82 psi which by the time i got home to 60 psi. I guess my question is have you tried the stans plug system? curious how those work.
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, Leszek, glad you liked the video. I have not had a chance to try the Stan's Dart tire plugs. You might read the reviews on Amazon amzn.to/2TvkXVM to see what people who used it think Also, here's an extensive Bike Radar video from a bike show where a Stan's rep demonstrates the tool. But notice that he's fixing a mountain bike tire. That's the key thing before buying it; to determine how well it'll work in your road tubeless tires: czcams.com/video/-NoLJ_gaamk/video.html
Jim, have you created any videos showing how to mount tubeless tires? I didn't see any on your site. I'm new to the tubeless world and trying to learn he ins and outs before having an issue out on the road. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and the question Andrew. Actually at 5:27 in this video I show mounting a tubeless tire. But unless something goes really wrong out on the road or trail you usually won’t need to take a tubeless tire off. You can plug it but usually as long as there’s sealant inside if you wait a little and keep turning the wheel the sealant will seal the hole. But I’m happy to answer any questions about tubeless setup if you have some.
What a fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing your know-how. Just wondered what you would do if it is an unknown object that has caused the puncture and the sealant although keeping the tyre firm still leaks on every ride.. the puncture itself is just evident due to a raised module in the tyre but no thorn or glass is visible? Would be grateful for your advice.
Thanks a lot for watching, Rachael, glad you liked the video! Because you said that you have a "raised module in the tyre" it sounds like you may have cut a hole in your tyre that could be too large for the sealant to fully seal it right away. The sealant seals puncture with small particles. If a hole in a tyre is too big, the sealant particles will slowly build up at the hole and can seal it enough to hold most of the air in the tyre, but may not be able to fully seal it. Which is why some sealant still leaks out. The important thing is to make sure the tyre isn't damaged badly. Small holes from thorns or glass create punctures but don't damage the structural integrity of the tyre. A larger cut, such as from a chunk of glass or metal, etc. can actually weaken the tyre's structure and cause it to fail when riding. As long as your tyre doesn't have any large cuts in it and the tread and sidewalls appear undamaged except for the punctured spot, then it's probably fine to keep riding on it. If there's enough sealant inside, it may eventually seal the hole and stop coming out even. For a larger hole in a still usable tyre, you can remove the tyre and patch the hole in it from the inside, but you'd only need to do that for a much bigger hole than a thorn, etc. would make. I hope this helps and let me know if you have other questions.
@@JimLangley1 Thanks so much for that helpful response. It's reassuring. I rode 70 miles on it today and it held up but did spit out a lot of sealant much to my husband's annoyance as he got sprayed 🤣... Thanks again and good luck with your channel.
@@rachaelmaxwell7042 sounds like a great ride, Rachael! You guys probably already figured this out, but if it's still losing sealant you should either plug the hole with a plug kit (no need to remove the tire); or remove the tire and patch that hole from the inside because you will run out of sealant inside the tire if you don't. That'll keep the sealant out of your husband's face, too 😁
I just don’t see the benefit over tubes. So messy. I’ve just been trying tubolito plastic inner tubes and they are frickin great. Massively improved road feel too.
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, Chris, appreciate it. I haven't tried the Tubolito tubes, but I have used and reviewed Schwalbe's, which work very nicely. Here's that video if it's of interest: czcams.com/video/XdnKlQ8HVSg/video.html
Thanks for watching and the question, Frederico. Dynaplug says that they designed their plug with rounded tips to minimize the risk to rim tapes and in my use of it, I didn't have any tape issues. If a tubeless tire gets a puncture and you have a Dynaplug kit with you, you should be able to plug a puncture pretty quickly. And as long as there's air in the tire, it helps keep the tip of the plug from reaching the tape. But even if it reaches the tape it's not sharp and shouldn't be able to cut or poke through the tape. Hope this is helpful. If you get a chance to try a Dynaplug kit I look forward to hearing how it works for you.
Hi Jim This is a great video and quite convincing. However, I wonder if you've had a look at Stan's DART solution? I am looking to incorporate a patching kit for tubeless into my kit and want something that will work well with tires that have a radius of between 30 and 38 mm. Their video is also very good but I wonder about the size of the plug they use as it looks quite large. Cheers and thanks Doug
@@JimLangley1 Problem with Stans's darttool is that the tip is plastic. Mine broke off today. Did not work. But I got home with 55 psi (Conti 5000 TL 25 mm). I will give Dyna plug a try.
But maybe it's my fault. First time I had to use a dart/plug. It took a while for the hole to seal. And impatient as I was because the rest of the group was held up, I pumped the tire with a CO cartridge. Bit too much pressure and the sealant flew back out. I had to give it more time to seal up properly. Tried to push a Stan's dart tool in the hole, but the hole was probably too small for the tip so it broke. Probably my bad. Just to let everyone know it has to be done correctly.
Thanks for watching Mark. Can you explain what’s “not the case in the real world?” I’ll try to tell you more about the plugs if I can understand your point. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and the great question, Federico. The Dynaplugs have rounded tips so I don't know if they would be able to push through a tire liner to damage it. I don't even know if you could insert the plug properly with the liner inside - it might block the plug going in. But, no worries because tire liners are designed to allow keeping riding even on totally flat tires so you would just keep riding after a flat. Then when you get home you can fix the tire if the hole is large enough that the sealant didn't seal it on the ride. Being able to ride on a flat tire is one of the big advantages of tire liners. Thanks again!
So once you get home, is a plugged tyre pretty much over and you need to replace it? I have a pesky puncture that sealed without a plug but keeps leaking slowly, sometimes when I inflate it seems to break through the sealant. I'm wondering if I should give up and replace this tyre (sealant has been topped u) or try plugging it.
Thanks for watching and the question, Cecilia. A Good plug like the Dynaplugs should not damage the tire, just fix the hole. But if a tire is worn out like no tread or worn out casing, then you’d want to replace the tire. But one plug in a good tire, the tire should be good for a lot more miles. Hope this is helpful.
Thanks for watching and the question! Yes, the bike stays all assembled, you don’t have to take anything off. You just push the plug in to fix the puncture. It’s the quickest way to fix a tubeless flat. Hope this helps. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and the kind words, James. I’m in Northern California but I do not own a bike shop. In the videos is my home shop or the company I worked at building wheels. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and the question, Vincent. Most sealants will dissolve in hot water. I have cleaned old dried sealant off by soaking rims. So I think just washing in hot soapy water will work. Hope that helps. Thanks again!
Forgive the ignorant question as I'm just getting into tubeless and trying to figure out what I'll need in my kit... does the brass 'anvil' stay inside the tire too then??
Thanks for watching and the question, M E! Yes it does stay inside. It’s attached to the plug. It doesn’t come loose or rattle around or hit the rim. Hope that answers your question. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and the question, Alejandro. The point should not cause any issues. The plugs are for sealing the hole and once sealed, the tire can be fully inflated and ridden again. When inflated the point is held away from the rim. Maybe if you decided to ride a long distance on a flat tire that had a plug in it the point might contact the rim tape. But Dynaplug says they designed it to be rim safe, so I wouldn't expect it to do any real damage. Hope this helps and thanks again.
hello again Jim i got the new TRL vittoria airliner....itsa run flat system in case of total air loss....well it worked and got me home with no air for 10 miles! my quesstion to you is can i still plug the tire with vittoris insert inside?
Boy, that’s a great question, Annu. I have not tried it so I searched for an answer and didn’t find one. I think though that it will probably work. The liner is soft so the plug tip can get into the tire far enough for the patch to work - I think anyway 😀 If you try it let me know if it works for you please. But with tire liners you are less likely to flat, or that’s what they say. Hope this helps!
@@JimLangley1 the liners definately WORK! they are run flat system to get you home. BUT why cut a ride short on a run flat... rather just plug it give it some C02 and than keep riding at optimal tire PSI....i got the dyna plug because stans dart tool breaks off easy and doesnt work... i want something to work on the road if i need it....but how hard was it to plug it? i heard its not that hard to plug it.....i ordered the dynaplug racer and will only carry this tool with the 2 pre loaded strips.
Thanks for watching and sharing your tubeless experience Don. Large cuts in tires are a problem with all types of bicycle tires. Luckily they're the rarest of tire cuts. I've had them too but very infrequently because you usually can see big chunks of glass or pieces of metal that cause these types of gashes in your treads and then avoid them. If you're running over this stuff regularly and slicing and dicing your tires, tubeless tires would be the worst choice because you pay more for tubeless tires to start with and then there's the sealant to put in and the mess when it leaks out a large tire cut. You'd be better off with heavy duty tubed tires or even with tire liners inside so that you'd have something to ride on when the tire goes flat. I haven't tested them but Tannus makes tire liners you can see here: amzn.to/3QThrla Thanks again!
@@GADonMc sealant alone should be able to seal small cuts like that Don. How long did you wait? I’ve had to wait 10 minutes sometimes. As long as there’s enough sealant it should keep adding sealant slowly sealing the hole. A plug will do it too but usually the sealant will do it.
@@GADonMc that should definitely have sealed a 1/4" cut in the tire. Are you sure the air isn't leaking from somewhere besides the cut? Tubeless tires can leak lots of ways. For a tire that won't seal you can air up the tire enough to ride it (don't ride anywhere, just around in circles) to get the tire to flex which allows the sealant to find any leaks in the system (tubular tape, valve, tire casing) and seal it. If you hold a wheel in your hands and shake it and spin it around, that can get the sealant to find every leak and seal them too. To try to find a leak you can put the tire while it's on the rim under water and turn it watching for bubbles coming out. If they're coming out at the 1/4" cut then that is the problem. If they're coming out at someplace like the valve stem, that means there's a leak inside the tire probably the tubular tape letting the air leak out. But sealant should seal all these things as long as there's enough in the tire to do the job. Hope you can fix it.
Here’s a handy tip for you Scott. All my videos have youtube “chapters.” Most youtubers use these. They let you jump to exactly what you want to watch. The chapters appear on the red progress bar below the video and also in the description in the Timecodes section. Just click and you’ll be watching what you need. Thanks for watching. I plug the tire at 11:30
That's a great question. Thanks for watching the video and asking about this, Annu. What can happen is that you run over a large piece of glass that cuts a hole in the tire. A bigger piece of glass cuts a larger hole than running over something like a piece of wire or a stone fragment or a smaller piece of glass - or the nail that I show in the video. The cut looks like a slice in the tire versus a round hole. This type of a cut is more difficult for the sealant to fill up and make airtight. That's when you'd use your Dynaplug to fix the flat. If you wait and find that the sealant seals the hole in the tire then you don't need to plug the hole with the Dynaplug. You just use it if the sealant can't fix the flat. So if you watch carefully when riding and can avoid these larger things that slice the tire and make bigger holes, you might never need to use your Dynaplugs. Okay? I hope this answers your question. Thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 got it let me ask you this most of the time we are training hard going fast...usually on a tubeless system sometimes you may not even know how many flats you would have had vs regullar tubes... i had a goat head come out as i was comin to a stop and wallah sealant sealed in 5 sec....BUT lets say the tire went FLAT than i would stick the plug in the hole.....than refill it with co2 cartridge and it will inflate back for me to get home? becasue sometimes you may not notice bigger hols as your riding hard. so what im sayin is going totally flat will the cartride and plug will it back up?
@@annukun7318 yes, the Dynaplug with the CO2 can fix the flat in most cases. If you read the other comments, one is from a rider who says how it worked for him. Usually when you notice a flat you still have air in the tire. Usually it's not completely flat yet. Even a little air helps for pushing the plug in. But, even with a flat tire, you can usually push the plug in. You can see in my video that it takes a good hard push to get it through the tire, so you could have to hold the flat tire with one hand so it doesn't slip on the rim as you push the plug in. So it won't be as easy as putting it in on a tire with air in it.
@@JimLangley1 ok i have a 25mm GP 5000 pefornamce TL tire what dynaplug excatly do i need to order from dynaplug to avoid getting stranded and also co2 cartrides. THANKS!
Thanks for watching and the comment. In the video you can see how long it takes to stop the leak. I shot it in real time. How fast plugs seal has to do with the size of hole and type of tire damage, but for basic punctures, these Dynaplugs seal pretty quick and don't seem to be negatively affected by the sealant. They're designed as tubeless patches for tires with sealant so you would expect Dynaplug to make plugs that work with the sealant and they do in my experience and others who review them. Thanks again!
Maybe I’m missing something here but this video isn’t convincing me to go tubeless. I would’ve replaced an inner tube and be long gone with no concern about sealant and plugs. I’ve historically suffered a broken rib with major road rash from an inadequately inflated front tire. I’m not interested in anything but a certain fix after a flat.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Music. I’m not trying to convince anyone to go tubeless here. I’m trying out a Dynaplug kit to give riders who do use tubeless an idea how it works. Most riders on mountain and gravel bikes are tubeless now and it’s quite popular with roadies too. So plugs are an important thing. Thanks again and I’m sorry to hear about your crash. I got a serious concussion and awfully cut up when my tubed tire blew up on a fast descent, so I’ve been there, too.
For those who came here merely to see how to use the Dynaplug, you can avoid wasting an ENORMOUS amount of time on everything shown and talked about except the titled subject and go to: 12:08
FYI- for some time now CZcams has had a “chapter” feature. Just mouseover or drag your finger over the red bar below the video and you can go right to what you want to see.
@@JimLangley1 Well, learned something new so thanks. As for the newly learned chapter feature, it seems that the great majority of CZcams video downloaders don't take advantage of this feature and I'd bet that most CZcamsrs don't know about it. Thanks for informing me. I was merely reacting to what I find the great majority of videos do and that is their interminable introductions.
@@lazurm you’re welcome, lazurm. My introduction shows how to properly setup a road tubeless tire. To me - if you don’t install your tubeless tires right, you won’t know if the plug is not working or if maybe you did not use enough sealant or properly seat and seal the tire. While you found that a waste of time, lots of others appreciated me showing how it’s done. Plus it was the fairest test of the Dynaplug. I could have just said this is a tire I just set up, but then viewers who wanted to see that would have been let down. And again, saying something isn’t as believable as showing it. Thanks again for watching.
The problem is, as displayed on fortnine's video, that if pressed in, you have an immediate failure. The best tire repair is still the old fashioned gummy strips. Blackjack and Safety Seal advertise theirs as permanent fixes, and with the very real possibility of litigation, they must be very confident in their product.
Thanks for watching and the comment, DH. I watched the video you mentioned and the first thing that stood out to me is that it's a motorcycle video not a bicycle video. Then, in order to make the plug patches he tries out fail he had to poke something into the holes. Huh? I can't figure out when that would ever happen in a riding situation? You'd have to hit a nail sticking straight up and time it perfectly for the nail to hit the plug exactly perpendicular to the plug and even then, the nail would have to stay straight in order to push the plug into the tire. That happening is probably a 1 in a million possibility. So, I don't see that as a reasonable test for a plug's effectiveness. FYI: Dynaplug has been in business since 1991 according to their About Us page - so it's not like they're a new company. Their products have an excellent reputation.
@@JimLangley1 that tool was a push gauge which measured how much force it took to dislodge the plugs. As he explained, the idea was to simulate riding over perhaps a rock.The Stop & Go rubber mushroom plugs failed under the fewest psi by far. The Dynaplugs pushed in at about the same pressure as the string plugs, but in this test, the string plugs resealed after being punctured. Plug failures may not be that big of a deal on bicycles, I don't know, but on a motorcycle they can be extremely dangerous. And the old fashioned string plugs are the cheapest option in addition to being the most secure fix.
@@dh2392 thanks for the reply, DH. Just so you know where I'm coming from, I have been testing cycling products for buyers guides and other editorial since 1983 and I currently work as a QC engineer. To my way of thinking, the push gauge is the wrong tool/test. He says it's to simulate a rock. But, the push gauge he uses is not at all shaped like and it does not act like a rock. What he used was basically a small diameter rod. A rock is a random round shape. In my opinion, the real world test that makes the most sense is running over rocks and seeing how the plugs hold up to that. I think it's kind of obvious or predictable that you can push these plugs out of the hole since a rod just like the push gauge rod put them in the hole in the first place. Overall, I think more thought should have been put into the test they used. Hope that helps explain my point of view. Appreciate your feedback.
Thanks for watching and the comment. In my video what you see IS real world testing. I'm real and what I'm showing is real. There is no trick photography.
That must be a large tire cut, Richard. Did you try more than one plug? That might work, but if it's a huge cut in the tire, it just might be unpluggable.
@@richardmathers7238 just trying to help in case you were fixing a flat. Actually, in my video it's not as much air or sealant as it might look/sound like. With bad tire cuts you get the sealant shooting out like a geyser and by the time you stop, the bike and you are covered in it. I thought you were trying to fix one of those. The Dynaplugs work well but it will take a little time for the sealant to fill in any small gaps and seal the hole.
@@richardmathers7238 Dynaplug says they made the tips out of... in their words, "wheel friendly brass." So they're thinking about protecting rims with their design. I haven't tested how wheel friendly they are. If I was trying to get home riding on a carbon rim with a flat tire, I think I'd be more worried about the damage to the top edges of the rim from the pavement, gravel, or whatever you're riding on. You have a little protection from the rim tape but how much depends on what's in there. And the tire should bottom on the rim edges not the deep well in the middle of the rim, so I think there's a good chance there will be some small clearance between the tire and the rim even when the tire is flat. Again, though, I have not tried riding on a flat with a Dynaplug in it. My experience with flat tires with sealant inside is that they tend to slide around on the rim making it difficult to control the bike. I have ridden several miles on genuine tubeless (no sealant) and many times done it on standard tubed tires. That's no fun but you can do it. Hope something here is helpful.
I went tubeless years ago until I had a flat in the winter that the sealant didn't seal. It took 40 minutes to clean out the sealant which was semi liquid and gel-like so I could stick a tube in. My hands were frozen and that was it for me, I went back to tubes. When I heard about the Dynaplug I was intrigued having worked in a gas station while in college and plugged many a tire the same way. So now I'm ready to try tubeless again. Your excellent video came at the perfect time as I have the Dynaplug but wanted to see how it would work in the real world. I have ordered new Conti 5000 TL tires and will give tubeless another shot. Thanks again for the excellent video.
That's a helpful tubeless lesson for anyone who is thinking of getting them, Pbarr19. Thanks for sharing! I look forward to hearing how the plugs work with your new tires. One thing about those Conti 5000 tubeless tires, I've seen one defective one brand new out of the box that was undersize and essentially impossible to mount. If you run into that with either of your tires according to the spokesman I called at Conti, you send them back or bring them back to where you bought them and they will exchange for a new tire. Hopefully you won't run into this issue and the tires will go on no muss, no fuss. But just in case, I wanted to let you know. Thanks again for your great comment!
Great demonstration, Jim. Walmart car tire plugs work great in bicycle tires too. They actually work better than the bicycle specific ones because they are very sticky. Pack of 30 for $6 US. They are long, so I cut them in half for 60 plugs. Plenty to share with riding buddies at negligible cost. I also use the cheap tool from Walmart and cut the handle off to fit in my seat bag. Fixed many flats with this setup and the fix outlasts the tire most of the time. I've had a couple leak after a year or so and I simply stuck another plug in. Cheap easy fix and readily available. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks a lot for watching, victoryvisiontour and for sharing your great tip. Much appreciated!!
Walmart sells multiple car tire plugs/repair kids - which one do you use?
I agree, the Dynaplugs work, but they are just a more expensive version of regular tire plugs. For what ever reason, bike specific plugs seem to be made "cleaner" which may initially appeal to a bike rider, but they are less effective. Plugs for car tires work great, although they can be stickier and thus a tad messier.
@@branchingfactor The cheapest. Usually it's the Slime brand.
@@branchingfactor I would recommend you get a bike specific tool, such as Leyzne or WTB, and then you can get the refill kits from any auto parts store.
After struggling with so many flats over the Summer, I went tubeless with a foam insert on my road bike. It is safer because if I get a flat at speed there is no chance that the tire will come off and I can ride some distance flat. I went into the Canyon show room in San Diego and the staff recommended these plugs for the few times the sealant won't stop the leak. So now I carry the tiny plug device shown and cylinder of CO2 instead of an air pump. We'll see: I haven't needed to use the plugs yet.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks a lot for watching and sharing your tubeless setup, Alyosha, appreciate it! It's nice that Canyon had the plugs and recommended them. With any luck you might only need them very rarely. Thanks again!
This is a great video. Thank you. I do Ironman races and wanted to move to tubeless tires but was concerned with sealant mess and amount of time I would lose in the race cleaning it to put tube. Dynaplug Air is a game changer for me. Huge time saver, no need to take wheel and tire off. Quick fix and inflation and back in the game. Super awesome. Thank you again!
My pleasure Alex, thank you very much for watching and the great comment! 🙏 I'm happy to hear that you like Dynaplug so much. Have a great next Ironman!!
Well done! I had my first test on the road, and it worked perfectly. As regards leaking sealant - it worked in my case to immediately start riding, and sealant + plug merged together.
Thanks for watching and the great feedback on how well Dynaplug worked for you, frontline!! That’s great to hear it worked so well, thank you!!
I just watched this vid as I have the Carbon tool. I had a loss of air and sealant from a small puncture in my front tyre this morning. The tyre sealed enough to get me home but leaked slowly. I have used the RACER tool for the first time, it worked first time and has sealed the tyre. I have left the little tail protruding, it is soft and will squash down hopefully blocking the hole further. I have inflated with air now,rather than the co2 and will get out later, weather permitting to check and test. It does seem like it’s secure though, I trust it to be fixed for good. Thanks for a very useful vid
Thanks for watching, Jimbojet and for sharing the review of your Carbon tool. I'm glad to hear it worked well for you.
Just bought a new road bike with tubeless tyres fitted Jim, guys in the local bike shop sold me the Dynaplug Air system to go with it but needless to say I was a bit wary as to how to use this out on the road! Your video demo and explanation was really good and I'm now confident I shall be able to use this system without any problems. Just one point, my son a serious mountain biker who has been using tubeless for years says to be careful letting the CO2 out or the cylinder will freeze to your fingers (!) he carries a piece of old inner tube to slip round the cylinder first as insulation against this.
David Roberts Thanks! Your son knows what he’s talking about! Great advice. It’s why some cylinders come with “jackets” - insulated covers. That also keeps them from rattling around in the seatbag or pocket too making noise driving you bonkers. Thanks!!
Thank you lots for the very useful demonstration. Not to appear bigoted (to the contrary), you put many a 30 year old bike gear reviewer / "guru" to shame on common sense, on choice of gear, insight and technical prowess. And coiffure. On the hip-factor overall. Chapeau!
Thanks for watching and the great comment, Leo. I appreciate it!
@@JimLangley1 You're welcome, Mr. Langley. 🙌🏻
Hi Jim, thanks a lot for the video. I have decided on a specific new wheelset that happens to be hookless and requires TLR tyres. Never having considered tubeless because I have no issues with tubes I was quite wary and stumbled across Dynaplug and said I must get that in case I do get a hole that is too big to seal. But most reviews never actually showed how to do it. Your real life example with the explanations gives me the confidence to go try tubeless!
I appreciate you letting me know that my video helped you out, messi9991! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. As long as they're setup properly tubeless tires work really well. Most of the problems people have come from bad rim tape jobs or not enough sealant because too little was put in or it dried out over the months, those types of things. With good tires and proper setup I think you'll enjoy the ride. And if you do flat and the sealant doesn't seal the hole, the Dynaplugs work well. You might want to practice on an old regular tire on a rim just to get the feel of it so you have it down if you do flat. Thanks again!
Having just purchased a bike with tubeless tyres I was curious as to how add sealant AND to use the Dynaplug . Your video is super useful. Many thanks.
Appreciate you watching my video and the nice comment, N W. Thank you!
Used it many times. Dynoplug is top-notch product. Very easy to use and no need to carry mini pump on bike.
Thanks for watching and sharing your Dynaplug review, Ana!
Late to the party Jim I know! 🤭
I've just this week converted my 2021 Trek X-caliber 7 over to tubeless as the Bontrager rims are TLR.
Bought a new set of Vittoria Terreno Tyres, blk/tan, 29 x 2.25 & Bontrager specific rim tape + valves complete with Stans sealant.
First time converting & everything when very well indeed so pleased so far.
Someone mentioned to me, "what happens if the holes are too big" Hmmm... I don't know I replied!
So... I asked Google & up pops your video, perfect Jim answered all my questions.
Best Regards:
Graham.
Hey, hi Graham! That's a nice setup and I'm sure you're going to love the ride of tubeless off road. I'm happy you found this video and learned about plugging tires. Usually, once you go tubeless you have a lot less flats due to the sealant and no tube inside. Have fun and thanks a lot for watching and commenting, appreciate it!
One of the best demonstrations. Thank you
Thanks for watching and the great comment, Hui, appreciate it!
Jim. Very good video. All new tubeless riders should watch. Thx for this. Really helpful.
Armen Karozichian Thanks for the nice comment. I’m happy you like the video.
Really informative video Jim. Just recently moved across to tubeless and decided to purchase Dynaplug. Your video not only helpful but also instills confidence....especially for tricky roads on the Isle of Skye!!!! I have now subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of you there. Mòran Taing!!
Thanks very much for watching my video, subscribing to my channel and the great comment, Iain! I spent a wonderful week in Scotland riding antique bicycles back in 1990 and wrote a popular story about it that maybe you'll enjoy: jimlangley.net/spin/wheeling.html I am of Scottish descent (my middle name is McLellan) so that trip felt like going home. Enjoy riding in paradise on your new tubeless tires - and thanks again!
Thank you. Running new Schwalbe G-Ones Gravel tyres. . Managed to get home without repair with slow puncture. I guess the liquid did its job. Just ordered both kits!
Thanks for watching and commenting, G D W. Usually the sealant does work. Sometimes it takes a while but most of the time you don’t even realize you would have flatted. Having the kits is worth it for the peace of mind. Thanks again!
Definitely enjoyed it. Well done. Highly informative
Thanks a lot for watching and the great comment, 18, I'm happy you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!
Thanks, wish I'd watched this before I flatted the other day...brand new tire. Ended up installing a tube...not fun. LOL Thanks for taking the time!
You're welcome, David. Thanks for the comment!
I've carried Dynaplugs for eight years on a motorcycle, but haven't gotten to try one out yet--no flats. I know, worthless comment but it's the Tube. If they make a teeny one for bicycles I'll pick one up whenever I go tubeless. At the very least they're good luck.
Thanks for sharing that it gives you good no-flats mojo on your moto, Steve. Yes, the ones for bikes are pretty tiny.
Jim, I was surprised at how much force you needed to push the plug in and wondered if there was enough pressure left in the tire to resist it. Have you tried it on a fully flat tire? If it requires the same amount of force how do you prevent puncturing the rim tape? I run GP 5000s so you know I wouldn't want to remove it during a ride!! I've read all your comments on it and value your commiseration. Thanks
Thanks for watching and the comment, RustedRooted. There was pressure in the tire when I struggled to push that plug in - still about I'd say 60%, so I was pushing against resistance. I did not try it with a flat tire. I think another comment here mentions that he did manage to get one inserted on a flat tire. Mine might have been more difficult than usual due to a flat resisting extra layer inside the tire casing under the tread, but I haven't tested it on enough different types of tubeless tires to know if it's any easier on some makes/models of tubeless tires. I did wet the tip to try to make it easier but that didn't help much as far as I could tell.
Dynaplug says that the material and shape of their point is designed not to damage the rim or tape so it's possible it wouldn't hurt the rim strip/tape even if you ran it into it. Also, as long as there's a little air in the tire, you are usually pushing the plug in at one angle or another and it should stop before it can hit the rim strip. I put in 4 plugs in that tire and it got a little easier to do it as I did it more. Once you know how much it takes you brace for it and keep the bike from moving and that helps. Okay? I hope this answers your questions and if you give it a try please share what you find and how it works for you. Best wishes for flat-free rides with your Conti 5000s and thanks again for watching!
@@JimLangley1 Thorough reply as always. Appreciated... I live in Tucson where it was very hot for a longer period last summer than ever. I forgot to top off sealant sooner than I usually do and I had a puncture that wouldn't seal which leads to this question: how effective would the dynaplugs be without sealant? I reckon OK if you get back on the bike quickly to compress the plug into the tire, but I'd like your thought. Thanks.
@@RustedRooted The plugs are “gummy” - sticky, so I think they would at least slow a leak enough that you could get home maybe stopping to add air a couple times. You live in a beautiful place. I spent a week there in 1979 while riding cross country and I did the Tour de Tucson once and also a PacTour where we left from there. Sweet roads!
@@JimLangley1 It is beautiful here. I moved from Connecticut 5 years ago primarily for cycling. I like being able to ride every month in relative comfort. I'm a bit older than you and find the cold weather very unappealing. Truth be said the heat was relentless summer and rising at 4:30 on days I rode was getting old but I'll take it without complaint given the beauty of the desert.
@@RustedRooted to deal with the heat you might try riding indoors on a smart trainer in the virtual world of Zwift. If your house is air conditioned, you would escape the heat and lots of cyclists find Zwift close to riding outside. Just something to consider.
can we appreciate the time and 4k quality feels like my dad, which I never met, was teaching me something :,(
Thanks for watching BP! Happy you like the video!
Nice review Jim, TY!
My pleasure Moto! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve been tubeless almost a year. Dang tires are $80 (Perelli cinturato 700x28). I lost two in one month and since I can’t bear to throw them out, I’m going to repair and reuse!
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with your Pirelli tubeless tires, Ryan. You're right, tubeless tires are definitely expensive and worth repairing and reusing, good move.
@@JimLangley1 results on one of those tires, this morning, I went on a long bike ride. This system performed so well.
@@ryanmilton2643 thanks a lot for sharing this, Ryan, I'm happy to hear it.
I have occasionally had to resort to internal repair(thick patch) of expensive Tubeless tyres that wouldn’t seal with plug or ripped sidewall (stitched) Also gotta think of Planet and get more life out of pricey products👍🏼
@@ianroberts1997 Thanks for watching and sharing how you patch your tubeless tires to keep them going, Ian, appreciate it!
Hi Jim, thanks for the video! I ask myself how to get the plug in when the tire is completely deflated? I mean... you recognize that you're losing air, you stop in a safe place, you check the damage and finally get out the repair stuff - in the meantime the tire will be flat as it can be and if there's a big hole in the tire you won't be able to pump it up again to a certain degree. This is a lot more realistic than the repair-shop-scenario, where you pull out the nail and push in the plug the next moment. Thanks for your answer!
Thanks for watching and the question, Martin. I've been riding tubeless tires on road bikes and mountain bikes for some time. With the sealant inside, you don't flat that much which is the nice thing about sealant - it finds and seals the hole most of the time.
But, when you do flat and it doesn't seal it right away, usually it will seal it if you wait. I've had sealant spraying out of the hole covering me and my bike and gotten off the bike to fix the flat only to find that the sealant stops the leak eventually and there's still some air in the tire even minutes after first noticing the leak.
So, it would be kind of unusual for you to find yourself on a tubeless tire with sealant inside and have it go completely flat. But, even if it did, you would just need to hold the tire and wheel even tighter to keep the flat/no air inside tire from moving on the wheel when you pushed a plug in.
It wouldn't be as easy as pushing into a tire with air inside. But you push the plug in at an angle so you just have to get it through the hole. You can see in the video that it's not easy to get it through a nail hole. But, if you had a hole that the sealant couldn't seal it would be a larger hole meaning you'd have an easier time getting the plug through.
But I would say it would be rare to run into that scenario if you have enough sealant in your tubeless tires. I would also point out, that you would carry a tool like the Dynaplug in a pocket or pack where you can get it fast. So, it should only take about a minute to pull it out and stick a plug in the hole - even faster with a little practice.
Okay? I hope that answers your question. I am pretty sure some other viewers asked the same question so you might check the other comments and maybe find some threads discussing this issue more. Thanks again and here's to no flats!
@@JimLangley1 thanks Jim for this long and detailed answer (although it‘s been a while ;-) I haven’t had any flats since then!
@@martinbohl6476 you're most welcome!
Hi Jim, Thanks so much for this real world review, As always, thoughtful and intelligent.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know!
Nice review/test. Thanks for the great video Jim!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and for your entertaining pen name... I understand because I ran cross country and track in high school and college - good times but you really push yourself to the limit at times.
A very informative and great video for beginners like me...Thank you for your time..Stay Safe
Thanks for watching, Claude. I'm glad you liked the video and appreciate the comment!
Just ordered mine. Great video sir 👍
Thanks very much for watching and commenting, Oscar, appreciate it!
nice testing. Thanks you from Thailand
Appreciate you watching and the nice comment, naparkorn. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the video!
Dynaplug does say to NOT twist and wiggle the plug as you try to insert it or it can separate the tip from the plug, do it just as he did here, push till it goes in
And love the “ you wonder why youre ridding tubeless” …man, isnt that the truth when one fails to seal, it becomes such an ordeal that you question all your decisions! Lol! But these plugs do fill that gap for when that happens, making tubeless less of a thing when it fails.
Dynaplug also offer a “mega plug”which is a good idea to carry one of in your plug storage. It’s designed to fill unusually large holes, like when you slash your tire on a particularly nasty rock. I carry the “pill kit” which has a few plugs ( i put one mega in there ) , an air stopper to buy you time from when you pull the nail out to when you insert the plug and a tiny knife to cut the extra tail. It all fits in even the smallest saddle bag or jersey pocket.
Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing your tubeless fixing tips, Nic - really appreciate it, thank you!!
Awesome. Great tutorial 👌🏻
Glad you enjoyed the video Rod! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting.
Hi Jim,
For the car ones, you need to use the reamer tool (like a rat tail file) on the tire to prep it for the plug. You should also use rubber cement on the plug.
Best,
Mark
Hey, really appreciate you watching and sharing your tips, Mark. Thank you.
Rubber cement probably doesn't hurt. I have been using car tire plugs on bicycles for many years and never used rubber cement. Just plug and ride. The plugs usually outlast the tire.
I used Stan's No Tubes DART to plug a hole in a tubular tire. It worked, the tire holds air, but there's a fuzzy fury feathery knob hanging out of a slick tire. They say don't cut it, just ride it and wear it off. It rides fine but hasn't worn off.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the DART plug, Roo Caa. Do you remember what brand tubular tire it was? I wonder if it had a tube inside (most tubulars do). If the DART sealed a hole in the tire and tube that means it might fix regular clincher tires with tubes, too - and that would be great cause then every cyclist could fix flats with plugs and rarely if ever have to remove the wheel and tire. We’d all be carrying plugs if that’s the case. Thanks Roo!
It is a Tufo tubular tire.
Roo Caa Thanks! Tufos don’t have tubes inside as far as I know. And if not then that’s why the plug worked. Appreciate you letting me know. Next time I remove a bad Tufo tire I’m going to open it up and look at the construction but from their description I am pretty sure there is no tube inside.
Very helpful. Thanks Jim.
Thanks a lot for watching, Peter - glad you liked the show ;-)
Thanks Jim another great vdo and product
You’re the man !
My pleasure, Mike. I'm happy you liked it!!
Id thought this would replace the need for gunk... and i would be worried seeing gunk come out the plug considering the plug fuses with the rubber actually on the rim rather than spraying gunk everywhere 🤔 idea of gunk is to replace the need to fix a punture with patches etc or am i missing something .. i used a similar plug on car tyre without gunk and worked fine
Thanks for watching and the question, Alex. I think by "gunk" you mean sealant. And if that's correct, yes, the plug works on its own, you don't have to put any more sealant inside the tire. What happens is that the air in the tire finds the hole and starts to escape and since the tire has sealant inside it some of the sealant will come out of the hole. Once the plug is pushed in the sealant still keeps coming out with the air but because the plug is sealing the hole plus the particles that are in the sealant are plugging the hole, too, the leak gets less and less and then stops. That's how sealant works, it takes awhile for the small particles in the sealant to do their work and clog up holes. Car tires are different than tubeless bike tires. There's usually no sealant in a car tire and the rubber on a car tire is much much much thicker than on bike tires. I hope this answers your question. Thanks again!
Thank you! Good work! Very informative.
Thanks, Denis, I'm glad you liked it.
Great work! Thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting, Damian, appreciate it!
Thanks for the detailed video. If I understand correctly, the metal tip remains inside the tyre? I would have thought that could potential cause damage to the rim or tape.
Thanks for watching and the question, John. The tips are softer metals so they shouldn’t be able to do any damage. But the way tubeless flats work, you almost never are fixing a fully flat tire cause the sealant is slowly sealing even larger punctures so the tips are usually unable to contact the tape or rim. Thanks again!
I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting it! However , I have to raise a point of question. In your video, after you inserted the tool with a plug into the tire, and then withdrew the tool, the plug remained with sealant escaping from around it. That tells me that it was not the plug that eventually sealed the tire but rather the latex sealant. In other words, the dynaplug did not work as advertised, that is, by bonding directly with the rubber tire. I would be interested in any comments on this observation. Thanks!
D Hdso thanks for watching and for the question. It definitely took time for all the holes I made in the tire to seal. And sealant came out of all of them until the leak stopped. The plugs are sort of a soft gummy rubber. Tire tread is rubber too. Tire casing can be other materials. As I understand it, the plug bonds to the rubber in the tire as you use it. That helps seal the hole working in conjunction with the sealant. The part of the plug inside the tire is metal so that doesn’t bond. I plugged 4 holes and the tire held air just fine. But it is the plug and sealant working together. The bonding mainly allows the plug to stick to the tire. Hope that helps explain. Thanks Jim
I had the same thought. In fact it occurred to me that the sealant might actually interfere with the plug bonding with the tire as intended. On the other hand if at the end of the day you wind up with a ridable tire, all is well that ends well I suppose. If Jim is stil following the thread, I would be curious to know if he can tell us how long the plug lasts?
Great video! Thank you!
You’re welcome, Gregory! Thank YOU for watching!
Great video! Thanks.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and the great comment!
Is the Dyna plug air system you are using the kit for the road bike version or for the gravel mountain bike? The road bike version is the shorter nozzle. Just curious if the longer one will also fit road bikes so I can only buy one kit for both types of bikes. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and the question. In the video I'm using their Air Road and Racer Road kits. Dynaplug doesn't do a very good job explaining on their website which kits are for which types of tires but looking at their selection I think you'd want to go with their Micro Pro www.dynaplug.com/bike.html or Dynaplugger www.dynaplug.com/dynaplugger.html because they show them being used on a larger tire. And they will also work on road tires because the plugs will work on all bicycle tires. You could also call them and ask for their recommendation. Here's their contact us page: www.dynaplug.com/contact.html Thanks again!
I wonder if the sealant was preventing the dynaplug sticky worm from bonding with the tire rubber right away.
Thanks a lot for watching and the thought James. The kit is specifically made for tubeless bicycle tires so I expect Dynaplug considered the sealant compatibility issue when designing their plugs. The plug is so tight inside the type of puncture that I put in the tire in this video that it makes you wonder how air and sealant even got past it. But the sealant did seal the tire after a bit escaped. Overall, the tire didn't get that soft and the plug and sealant together did fix the tire so I think the bonding worked though it did take a little time. In the comments below others recommend different brands and types of tubeless plugs that they've tried and like so you might take a look at those. Thanks!
@@JimLangley1Truth is I know nothing of bicycle tires. I keep my kits on Motorcycles. I was unaware of the sealant issue.
@@jamesgregory2962 no worries James, Dynaplug actually makes kits specifically for motorcycles, here's a link: shop.dynaplug.com/collections/motorcycle-atv Thanks again!
super helpful, i switched to tubless and quite frankly love the ride, since then i had one major puncture in 8 months of riding, i managed to get home just fine but by the time i got home the 100 ml of sealant leaked so there was nice cleaning job to do. since i didn't know what to do i just tossed the tire and put a new one on. but again i went from essentially 82 psi which by the time i got home to 60 psi.
I guess my question is have you tried the stans plug system? curious how those work.
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, Leszek, glad you liked the video. I have not had a chance to try the Stan's Dart tire plugs. You might read the reviews on Amazon amzn.to/2TvkXVM to see what people who used it think Also, here's an extensive Bike Radar video from a bike show where a Stan's rep demonstrates the tool. But notice that he's fixing a mountain bike tire. That's the key thing before buying it; to determine how well it'll work in your road tubeless tires: czcams.com/video/-NoLJ_gaamk/video.html
Jim, have you created any videos showing how to mount tubeless tires? I didn't see any on your site. I'm new to the tubeless world and trying to learn he ins and outs before having an issue out on the road. Thanks!
Oops, nevermind! I see that you have covered that later in this video
Thanks for watching and the question Andrew. Actually at 5:27 in this video I show mounting a tubeless tire. But unless something goes really wrong out on the road or trail you usually won’t need to take a tubeless tire off. You can plug it but usually as long as there’s sealant inside if you wait a little and keep turning the wheel the sealant will seal the hole. But I’m happy to answer any questions about tubeless setup if you have some.
What a fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing your know-how. Just wondered what you would do if it is an unknown object that has caused the puncture and the sealant although keeping the tyre firm still leaks on every ride.. the puncture itself is just evident due to a raised module in the tyre but no thorn or glass is visible? Would be grateful for your advice.
Thanks a lot for watching, Rachael, glad you liked the video! Because you said that you have a "raised module in the tyre" it sounds like you may have cut a hole in your tyre that could be too large for the sealant to fully seal it right away.
The sealant seals puncture with small particles. If a hole in a tyre is too big, the sealant particles will slowly build up at the hole and can seal it enough to hold most of the air in the tyre, but may not be able to fully seal it. Which is why some sealant still leaks out.
The important thing is to make sure the tyre isn't damaged badly. Small holes from thorns or glass create punctures but don't damage the structural integrity of the tyre. A larger cut, such as from a chunk of glass or metal, etc. can actually weaken the tyre's structure and cause it to fail when riding.
As long as your tyre doesn't have any large cuts in it and the tread and sidewalls appear undamaged except for the punctured spot, then it's probably fine to keep riding on it. If there's enough sealant inside, it may eventually seal the hole and stop coming out even. For a larger hole in a still usable tyre, you can remove the tyre and patch the hole in it from the inside, but you'd only need to do that for a much bigger hole than a thorn, etc. would make. I hope this helps and let me know if you have other questions.
@@JimLangley1 Thanks so much for that helpful response. It's reassuring. I rode 70 miles on it today and it held up but did spit out a lot of sealant much to my husband's annoyance as he got sprayed 🤣... Thanks again and good luck with your channel.
@@rachaelmaxwell7042 sounds like a great ride, Rachael! You guys probably already figured this out, but if it's still losing sealant you should either plug the hole with a plug kit (no need to remove the tire); or remove the tire and patch that hole from the inside because you will run out of sealant inside the tire if you don't. That'll keep the sealant out of your husband's face, too 😁
I just don’t see the benefit over tubes. So messy. I’ve just been trying tubolito plastic inner tubes and they are frickin great. Massively improved road feel too.
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, Chris, appreciate it. I haven't tried the Tubolito tubes, but I have used and reviewed Schwalbe's, which work very nicely. Here's that video if it's of interest: czcams.com/video/XdnKlQ8HVSg/video.html
There is a risk to damage the rim tape while inserting the plugs. What do you think?
Thanks for watching and the question, Frederico. Dynaplug says that they designed their plug with rounded tips to minimize the risk to rim tapes and in my use of it, I didn't have any tape issues. If a tubeless tire gets a puncture and you have a Dynaplug kit with you, you should be able to plug a puncture pretty quickly. And as long as there's air in the tire, it helps keep the tip of the plug from reaching the tape. But even if it reaches the tape it's not sharp and shouldn't be able to cut or poke through the tape. Hope this is helpful. If you get a chance to try a Dynaplug kit I look forward to hearing how it works for you.
Hi Jim
This is a great video and quite convincing. However, I wonder if you've had a look at Stan's DART solution? I am looking to incorporate a patching kit for tubeless into my kit and want something that will work well with tires that have a radius of between 30 and 38 mm. Their video is also very good but I wonder about the size of the plug they use as it looks quite large.
Cheers and thanks
Doug
Thanks for watching Doug. I have not tried the Stan’s kit. I just know the Dynaplugs work well.
@@JimLangley1 Problem with Stans's darttool is that the tip is plastic. Mine broke off today. Did not work. But I got home with 55 psi (Conti 5000 TL 25 mm). I will give Dyna plug a try.
@@Karel.C thanks for sharing your experience with Stan’s, Karel. I hope the Dynaplug works better for you.
But maybe it's my fault. First time I had to use a dart/plug. It took a while for the hole to seal. And impatient as I was because the rest of the group was held up, I pumped the tire with a CO cartridge. Bit too much pressure and the sealant flew back out. I had to give it more time to seal up properly. Tried to push a Stan's dart tool in the hole, but the hole was probably too small for the tip so it broke. Probably my bad. Just to let everyone know it has to be done correctly.
@@Karel.C thanks for explaining more - you could be right.
Never seen a video on a fully flat tyre as only ever see reviews with air in the tyre and that’s just not the case in the real world
Thanks for watching Mark. Can you explain what’s “not the case in the real world?” I’ll try to tell you more about the plugs if I can understand your point. Thanks!
What if you have an insert like Vittoria Air Liner? Don't you damage it?
Thanks for watching and the great question, Federico. The Dynaplugs have rounded tips so I don't know if they would be able to push through a tire liner to damage it. I don't even know if you could insert the plug properly with the liner inside - it might block the plug going in. But, no worries because tire liners are designed to allow keeping riding even on totally flat tires so you would just keep riding after a flat. Then when you get home you can fix the tire if the hole is large enough that the sealant didn't seal it on the ride. Being able to ride on a flat tire is one of the big advantages of tire liners. Thanks again!
So once you get home, is a plugged tyre pretty much over and you need to replace it? I have a pesky puncture that sealed without a plug but keeps leaking slowly, sometimes when I inflate it seems to break through the sealant. I'm wondering if I should give up and replace this tyre (sealant has been topped u) or try plugging it.
Thanks for watching and the question, Cecilia. A Good plug like the Dynaplugs should not damage the tire, just fix the hole. But if a tire is worn out like no tread or worn out casing, then you’d want to replace the tire. But one plug in a good tire, the tire should be good for a lot more miles. Hope this is helpful.
excellent product!!
Hey, thanks for the comment, Grant - great to know that you like the Dynaplugs so much. Appreciate it!
is the bike mostly assembled
Thanks for watching and the question! Yes, the bike stays all assembled, you don’t have to take anything off. You just push the plug in to fix the puncture. It’s the quickest way to fix a tubeless flat. Hope this helps. Thanks again!
What a cool man
Thanks for watching and commenting, Furkan!
Great video I was wondering where your shop is located?
Thanks for watching and the kind words, James. I’m in Northern California but I do not own a bike shop. In the videos is my home shop or the company I worked at building wheels. Thanks again!
great video!
Thanks for watching and the nice comment, raaayao!
Hi Jim, any tips on washing sealant spray from your cycling clothes?
Thanks for watching and the question, Vincent. Most sealants will dissolve in hot water. I have cleaned old dried sealant off by soaking rims. So I think just washing in hot soapy water will work. Hope that helps. Thanks again!
Forgive the ignorant question as I'm just getting into tubeless and trying to figure out what I'll need in my kit... does the brass 'anvil' stay inside the tire too then??
Thanks for watching and the question, M E! Yes it does stay inside. It’s attached to the plug. It doesn’t come loose or rattle around or hit the rim. Hope that answers your question. Thanks again!
Hmm does the sharp pointy edge that gets stuck inside the tire cause any issues? Does it cause any damage to the rim tape?
Thanks for watching and the question, Alejandro. The point should not cause any issues. The plugs are for sealing the hole and once sealed, the tire can be fully inflated and ridden again. When inflated the point is held away from the rim. Maybe if you decided to ride a long distance on a flat tire that had a plug in it the point might contact the rim tape. But Dynaplug says they designed it to be rim safe, so I wouldn't expect it to do any real damage. Hope this helps and thanks again.
@@JimLangley1 Great video, and thank you for the in depth response. Helped greatly. Will be adding this to the emergency pack soon.
@@alextorresphoto you're very welcome!
hello again Jim i got the new TRL vittoria airliner....itsa run flat system in case of total air loss....well it worked and got me home with no air for 10 miles! my quesstion to you is can i still plug the tire with vittoris insert inside?
Boy, that’s a great question, Annu. I have not tried it so I searched for an answer and didn’t find one. I think though that it will probably work. The liner is soft so the plug tip can get into the tire far enough for the patch to work - I think anyway 😀 If you try it let me know if it works for you please. But with tire liners you are less likely to flat, or that’s what they say. Hope this helps!
@@JimLangley1 the liners definately WORK! they are run flat system to get you home. BUT why cut a ride short on a run flat... rather just plug it give it some C02 and than keep riding at optimal tire PSI....i got the dyna plug because stans dart tool breaks off easy and doesnt work... i want something to work on the road if i need it....but how hard was it to plug it? i heard its not that hard to plug it.....i ordered the dynaplug racer and will only carry this tool with the 2 pre loaded strips.
I’ve tried tubeless twice. Both times I got a slit in my tire. Sealant won’t seal it, and a plug I put in 3 days ago won’t hold.
Thanks for watching and sharing your tubeless experience Don. Large cuts in tires are a problem with all types of bicycle tires. Luckily they're the rarest of tire cuts. I've had them too but very infrequently because you usually can see big chunks of glass or pieces of metal that cause these types of gashes in your treads and then avoid them. If you're running over this stuff regularly and slicing and dicing your tires, tubeless tires would be the worst choice because you pay more for tubeless tires to start with and then there's the sealant to put in and the mess when it leaks out a large tire cut. You'd be better off with heavy duty tubed tires or even with tire liners inside so that you'd have something to ride on when the tire goes flat. I haven't tested them but Tannus makes tire liners you can see here: amzn.to/3QThrla Thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 but they weren’t “large” cuts. The most recent seems to be about 1/4”.
@@GADonMc sealant alone should be able to seal small cuts like that Don. How long did you wait? I’ve had to wait 10 minutes sometimes. As long as there’s enough sealant it should keep adding sealant slowly sealing the hole. A plug will do it too but usually the sealant will do it.
@@JimLangley1 overnight, with the cut down.
@@GADonMc that should definitely have sealed a 1/4" cut in the tire. Are you sure the air isn't leaking from somewhere besides the cut? Tubeless tires can leak lots of ways. For a tire that won't seal you can air up the tire enough to ride it (don't ride anywhere, just around in circles) to get the tire to flex which allows the sealant to find any leaks in the system (tubular tape, valve, tire casing) and seal it. If you hold a wheel in your hands and shake it and spin it around, that can get the sealant to find every leak and seal them too. To try to find a leak you can put the tire while it's on the rim under water and turn it watching for bubbles coming out. If they're coming out at the 1/4" cut then that is the problem. If they're coming out at someplace like the valve stem, that means there's a leak inside the tire probably the tubular tape letting the air leak out. But sealant should seal all these things as long as there's enough in the tire to do the job. Hope you can fix it.
what kind of compressor are you using? so cool
Thanks for watching and the question, Keith! I have a under $100 pancake compressor. You can get them at Harbor Freight, etc. Thanks again!
6 minutes in and I haven’t seen you attempt to use the product yet…guess I’ll go somewhere else.
Here’s a handy tip for you Scott. All my videos have youtube “chapters.” Most youtubers use these. They let you jump to exactly what you want to watch. The chapters appear on the red progress bar below the video and also in the description in the Timecodes section. Just click and you’ll be watching what you need. Thanks for watching. I plug the tire at 11:30
Sir i was curious why you would need a plug if the sealant would seal it up anyways and get you home
That's a great question. Thanks for watching the video and asking about this, Annu. What can happen is that you run over a large piece of glass that cuts a hole in the tire. A bigger piece of glass cuts a larger hole than running over something like a piece of wire or a stone fragment or a smaller piece of glass - or the nail that I show in the video. The cut looks like a slice in the tire versus a round hole. This type of a cut is more difficult for the sealant to fill up and make airtight. That's when you'd use your Dynaplug to fix the flat. If you wait and find that the sealant seals the hole in the tire then you don't need to plug the hole with the Dynaplug. You just use it if the sealant can't fix the flat. So if you watch carefully when riding and can avoid these larger things that slice the tire and make bigger holes, you might never need to use your Dynaplugs. Okay? I hope this answers your question. Thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 got it let me ask you this most of the time we are training hard going fast...usually on a tubeless system sometimes you may not even know how many flats you would have had vs regullar tubes... i had a goat head come out as i was comin to a stop and wallah sealant sealed in 5 sec....BUT lets say the tire went FLAT than i would stick the plug in the hole.....than refill it with co2 cartridge and it will inflate back for me to get home? becasue sometimes you may not notice bigger hols as your riding hard. so what im sayin is going totally flat will the cartride and plug will it back up?
@@annukun7318 yes, the Dynaplug with the CO2 can fix the flat in most cases. If you read the other comments, one is from a rider who says how it worked for him. Usually when you notice a flat you still have air in the tire. Usually it's not completely flat yet. Even a little air helps for pushing the plug in. But, even with a flat tire, you can usually push the plug in. You can see in my video that it takes a good hard push to get it through the tire, so you could have to hold the flat tire with one hand so it doesn't slip on the rim as you push the plug in. So it won't be as easy as putting it in on a tire with air in it.
@@JimLangley1 ok i have a 25mm GP 5000 pefornamce TL tire what dynaplug excatly do i need to order from dynaplug to avoid getting stranded and also co2 cartrides. THANKS!
@@annukun7318 you would get the one I show in the video, Annu. It's the Dynaplug Air Road Bike Kit www.dynaplug.com/air.html
Tire plug cant cure with the rubber fast enuff with the wet sealent disrupting the prosess
Thanks for watching and the comment. In the video you can see how long it takes to stop the leak. I shot it in real time. How fast plugs seal has to do with the size of hole and type of tire damage, but for basic punctures, these Dynaplugs seal pretty quick and don't seem to be negatively affected by the sealant. They're designed as tubeless patches for tires with sealant so you would expect Dynaplug to make plugs that work with the sealant and they do in my experience and others who review them. Thanks again!
Maybe I’m missing something here but this video isn’t convincing me to go tubeless.
I would’ve replaced an inner
tube and be long gone with no concern about sealant and plugs.
I’ve historically suffered a broken rib with major road rash from an inadequately inflated front tire. I’m not interested in anything but a certain fix after a flat.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Music. I’m not trying to convince anyone to go tubeless here. I’m trying out a Dynaplug kit to give riders who do use tubeless an idea how it works. Most riders on mountain and gravel bikes are tubeless now and it’s quite popular with roadies too. So plugs are an important thing. Thanks again and I’m sorry to hear about your crash. I got a serious concussion and awfully cut up when my tubed tire blew up on a fast descent, so I’ve been there, too.
For those who came here merely to see how to use the Dynaplug, you can avoid wasting an ENORMOUS amount of time on everything shown and talked about except the titled subject and go to: 12:08
FYI- for some time now CZcams has had a “chapter” feature. Just mouseover or drag your finger over the red bar below the video and you can go right to what you want to see.
@@JimLangley1 Well, learned something new so thanks. As for the newly learned chapter feature, it seems that the great majority of CZcams video downloaders don't take advantage of this feature and I'd bet that most CZcamsrs don't know about it. Thanks for informing me. I was merely reacting to what I find the great majority of videos do and that is their interminable introductions.
@@lazurm you’re welcome, lazurm. My introduction shows how to properly setup a road tubeless tire. To me - if you don’t install your tubeless tires right, you won’t know if the plug is not working or if maybe you did not use enough sealant or properly seat and seal the tire. While you found that a waste of time, lots of others appreciated me showing how it’s done. Plus it was the fairest test of the Dynaplug. I could have just said this is a tire I just set up, but then viewers who wanted to see that would have been let down. And again, saying something isn’t as believable as showing it. Thanks again for watching.
The problem is, as displayed on fortnine's video, that if pressed in, you have an immediate failure. The best tire repair is still the old fashioned gummy strips. Blackjack and Safety Seal advertise theirs as permanent fixes, and with the very real possibility of litigation, they must be very confident in their product.
Thanks for watching and the comment, DH. I watched the video you mentioned and the first thing that stood out to me is that it's a motorcycle video not a bicycle video. Then, in order to make the plug patches he tries out fail he had to poke something into the holes. Huh? I can't figure out when that would ever happen in a riding situation? You'd have to hit a nail sticking straight up and time it perfectly for the nail to hit the plug exactly perpendicular to the plug and even then, the nail would have to stay straight in order to push the plug into the tire. That happening is probably a 1 in a million possibility. So, I don't see that as a reasonable test for a plug's effectiveness. FYI: Dynaplug has been in business since 1991 according to their About Us page - so it's not like they're a new company. Their products have an excellent reputation.
@@JimLangley1 that tool was a push gauge which measured how much force it took to dislodge the plugs. As he explained, the idea was to simulate riding over perhaps a rock.The Stop & Go rubber mushroom plugs failed under the fewest psi by far. The Dynaplugs pushed in at about the same pressure as the string plugs, but in this test, the string plugs resealed after being punctured. Plug failures may not be that big of a deal on bicycles, I don't know, but on a motorcycle they can be extremely dangerous. And the old fashioned string plugs are the cheapest option in addition to being the most secure fix.
@@dh2392 thanks for the reply, DH. Just so you know where I'm coming from, I have been testing cycling products for buyers guides and other editorial since 1983 and I currently work as a QC engineer. To my way of thinking, the push gauge is the wrong tool/test. He says it's to simulate a rock. But, the push gauge he uses is not at all shaped like and it does not act like a rock. What he used was basically a small diameter rod. A rock is a random round shape. In my opinion, the real world test that makes the most sense is running over rocks and seeing how the plugs hold up to that. I think it's kind of obvious or predictable that you can push these plugs out of the hole since a rod just like the push gauge rod put them in the hole in the first place. Overall, I think more thought should have been put into the test they used. Hope that helps explain my point of view. Appreciate your feedback.
Until I see real world testing++, I remain sceptical.
Thanks for watching and the comment. In my video what you see IS real world testing. I'm real and what I'm showing is real. There is no trick photography.
What a mess.. Im sticking with tubes.
Thanks for watching and sharing your take on it, Cliff.
Totally shite !! Kept loosing air and sealant
That must be a large tire cut, Richard. Did you try more than one plug? That might work, but if it's a huge cut in the tire, it just might be unpluggable.
@@JimLangley1 I’m on about your video pal 🤣
@@richardmathers7238 just trying to help in case you were fixing a flat. Actually, in my video it's not as much air or sealant as it might look/sound like. With bad tire cuts you get the sealant shooting out like a geyser and by the time you stop, the bike and you are covered in it. I thought you were trying to fix one of those. The Dynaplugs work well but it will take a little time for the sealant to fill in any small gaps and seal the hole.
@@JimLangley1 I’m concerned about my tire bottoming out and with dyna plugs been made of metal it could damage my carbon rims?
@@richardmathers7238 Dynaplug says they made the tips out of... in their words, "wheel friendly brass." So they're thinking about protecting rims with their design. I haven't tested how wheel friendly they are. If I was trying to get home riding on a carbon rim with a flat tire, I think I'd be more worried about the damage to the top edges of the rim from the pavement, gravel, or whatever you're riding on. You have a little protection from the rim tape but how much depends on what's in there. And the tire should bottom on the rim edges not the deep well in the middle of the rim, so I think there's a good chance there will be some small clearance between the tire and the rim even when the tire is flat.
Again, though, I have not tried riding on a flat with a Dynaplug in it. My experience with flat tires with sealant inside is that they tend to slide around on the rim making it difficult to control the bike. I have ridden several miles on genuine tubeless (no sealant) and many times done it on standard tubed tires. That's no fun but you can do it. Hope something here is helpful.
Way overpriced. No thanks. I'd have paid $25.
Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback, Danny, appreciate it!