That’s what I did at 10:33. At first I wanted to see if the plug would hold without it because in a common situation you’ve lost all of your sealant by the time you put a plug in.
@@ClintGibbs that's a very interesting plug solution. Thanx for doing this video. Now, I'm trying to find the best value plug & get them in the GWN for my ride tribe. Finding and bringing stuff up for us Canucks can be a real pain in the butt. Keep up the good work.
on amazon or probably eBay....they have presta valve caps with the valve core remover built in (basically a square opening)...been using them for sometime...cheap and works, made of Al....comes in all color too . just fyi.
Great review. Thank you. Love your channel. Just an idea...as soon as you plug the hole try spinning the wheel to get the sealant in the tire to seal around the plug? I have found this works well.
Dynaplug saved a trip for me a couple of years ago. ripped the side wall on my front tire. two standard plugs next to each other plugged it up perfectly. rode the next 3 days in punishing trails without an issue. We were amazed how well the plugs worked, especially when considering that it was a side wall tear. expensive, but never leave home without them since
Picked up a Dynaplug Micro Pro about 6 years ago. Ive used it several times on both mountain and road tires with great success. The Micro is the perfect size and shape to fit in short or shirt pocket. Carries a couple of plugs, a razor blade and a puncture/cleaner tool. Definitely like the Dynaplug Air kit. Be nice to have an all in one. Thanks for the review
I used the stans system before on a maxxis rambler gravel tire with no issue and added air with a mini pump. I didn't add sealant. BTW, I had a number of flats with the maxxis rambler, once a stick even damaged the rim tape; so it's definitely a good idea to carry a spare tube (and to stay away from the rambler).
Great video. I bought this kit a couple of years ago but have never had to use it yet. This video was a great refresher of how to use the kit and a reminder of just how genius it is.
I have found that once you have removed the valve stem the pointy nozzle for the Stans fluid bottle will fit directly into the valve stem thereby negating the need and hassles of fitting the extension tube.
A problem I've encountered 3 times now (including twice on the same puncture) is the sticky rubber part of the dynaplug getting so stuck inside the applicator that when you pull it back out of the tire, it rips the metal tip off leaving the plug still stuck inside the applicator. Take a moment to check that the plug will come out easily from the applicator before stabbing it in the tire.
I have a 1/8 slash that periodically has a tiny release of air . Maybe a pound of air pressure over a couple days . I have gone out on multiple rides with no problems as far as air pressure and one of them was 25 miles. I do run pressures at about 20 pounds . I do carry a pump but haven't needed to use it . I am not sure I want to plug it or just leave it alone . I think if I wanted to patch it would be a true vulcanized patch on the inside . Not sure if thats something you have done but that would be interesting to see the process and effectiveness . It seems like the plugs do a good job but it appears they can fail and a bit risky possibly making the hole a bit bigger and being a permanent solution . I have seen people actually make a hole worse with a plug device . I know patching a car tire you would have a vulcanized patch on the inside over a plug as a permanent solution . Now bike tires dont last long as you might get a year at best while car tires can last 5 years so the plugs probably are good enough . I think once you get a hole its possible that hole degrades over time as the tire gets old and wears down . Now what I have done is bring some patch material and super glue and patch on the outside of the tire to get me home ( just a temporary solution )
I would have placed the hole in a dependent position to allow the STANS down by gravity and seal the hole. I had this experience out in the middle of nowhere and had no STANS. It worked beautifully. Moreover, it also helps if you keep riding the bicycle.
I carry the Stan's DART and the DynaPlug units. Why the heck not? It seems to me, though, that the DART product is more advanced. So far, though, I've gone over 7,000 miles on the first, and only, tubeless tire I've ever had and...you guessed it, no flats! Maybe carrying both of these products is the secret? [EDIT] I got my first flat with, now, 7,800 miles on the bicycle and less than 1,000 miles on the Pathfinder 38x700c. I used the DART to repair it. Fast, easy, instantly sealed and able to withstand a somewhat higher pressure (Stan's leaked through at 70 lbs. of pressure). **This video advises the use of a CO2 cartridge to fill the air back after sealing but that cold temperature can and often will damage the sealant. Unless the tire separated from the rim, filling with a pump is far more preferable as the pump air won't damage the sealant. If you're using the CO2 though, put the entry point at 12 o'clock (so that most of the sealant is furthest away from the cartridge) and put the gas in as slowly as possible so that it reduces the temperature issue.
I used to use Orange Seal exclusively with good results. Orange Seal Endurance was worthless. Then started using Stans in one of my bikes with good results, but the best I found was mixing half Stans with half Muc Off. I know you're typically not supposed to mix brands, but this combo is awesome.
Great video, would be good to know how long it takes to seal (did you leave it 30 seconds or longer?) Just got a Dynaplug and look forward to trying it.
I've got mixed experiences with it, a couple of times it almost immediately sealed before I even realised what's going on, but once I just watched all my air and 30 ml of Stans escape through what later turned out to be a microscopic hole.... definitely trying something else after that.
Sound like the plug got too cold from the CO2 . I just use the one up stem cap tool with bacon. Used it about 6 times so far. Alway on the bike ready to go.
isnt' there a risc that that metal bullet inside the tire does some damage inside if you run lower psi and maybe encounter some roots/bigger rocks/curbs?
Stans dart are shite i just had the fabric just fall off I wasted 5 and had the old white plastic tyes and the new one which wouldn't enter the tyre and even broke the pin holder
I was about to leave that same comment. What happens is the CO2 sorta reacts with the rubber, bonding loosely to the rubber. CO2 moleculses clinging to the rubber are effectively no longer gas molecules and no longer contributing to the gas pressure.
Actually just recently I lost the tubeless tool with bacon strips I had in my handlebar and I was wondering what to get as a replacement for my Gravelbike (WTB Resolute Tires). I actually never had to use it so I wouldn't know if it actually works. Gotta say, those Dynaplugs are really expensive, though. I looked at Stans Darts as well but I don't have very good experiences with Stans Sealant and they say that those only work with that. Any input on this? I use Joe's Eco Sealant which I'm very happy with and don't intend to change any time soon - always seals in record time and stays sealed. Even better than Orange Seal which I used previously.
@@ClintGibbs They say that Stans race sealant won't feed through the valve which is the technique I use. Apparently it also dries up rather quickly. That's why I never tried it.
But I don't recommend refilling from the valve unless it's an emergency really. Because it ruins the valve entirely after severel days. Use this tool or the traditional way.
With road tires, you have to stop immediately and try and keep all the air from releasing, either with your finger or just getting the wheel off the ground. If the tire becomes unhooked from the rim, no amount of co2 or using a hand pump will get you aired back up..
This is the best company for tubeless bike riders.
They just work. It's simple.
Support the small companies.
Lol. Always rotate the tire so the patched hole is at the bottom. This allows the sealant left to fill the hole....
That’s what I did at 10:33. At first I wanted to see if the plug would hold without it because in a common situation you’ve lost all of your sealant by the time you put a plug in.
@@ClintGibbs that's a very interesting plug solution. Thanx for doing this video. Now, I'm trying to find the best value plug & get them in the GWN for my ride tribe. Finding and bringing stuff up for us Canucks can be a real pain in the butt. Keep up the good work.
on amazon or probably eBay....they have presta valve caps with the valve core remover built in (basically a square opening)...been using them for sometime...cheap and works, made of Al....comes in all color too . just fyi.
Great review. Thank you. Love your channel. Just an idea...as soon as you plug the hole try spinning the wheel to get the sealant in the tire to seal around the plug? I have found this works well.
Dynaplug saved a trip for me a couple of years ago. ripped the side wall on my front tire. two standard plugs next to each other plugged it up perfectly. rode the next 3 days in punishing trails without an issue. We were amazed how well the plugs worked, especially when considering that it was a side wall tear. expensive, but never leave home without them since
Picked up a Dynaplug Micro Pro about 6 years ago. Ive used it several times on both mountain and road tires with great success. The Micro is the perfect size and shape to fit in short or shirt pocket. Carries a couple of plugs, a razor blade and a puncture/cleaner tool. Definitely like the Dynaplug Air kit. Be nice to have an all in one. Thanks for the review
I used the stans system before on a maxxis rambler gravel tire with no issue and added air with a mini pump. I didn't add sealant.
BTW, I had a number of flats with the maxxis rambler, once a stick even damaged the rim tape; so it's definitely a good idea to carry a spare tube (and to stay away from the rambler).
Great video. I bought this kit a couple of years ago but have never had to use it yet. This video was a great refresher of how to use the kit and a reminder of just how genius it is.
I cut up old inner tubes and place them on the co2 cartridges (like a sleeve) so they don't get so cold.
Great review. Thanks Mr. Gibbs!
I have found that once you have removed the valve stem the pointy nozzle for the Stans fluid bottle will fit directly into the valve stem thereby negating the need and hassles of fitting the extension tube.
Stan’s has given me great luck ! Great video as always
A problem I've encountered 3 times now (including twice on the same puncture) is the sticky rubber part of the dynaplug getting so stuck inside the applicator that when you pull it back out of the tire, it rips the metal tip off leaving the plug still stuck inside the applicator. Take a moment to check that the plug will come out easily from the applicator before stabbing it in the tire.
I have a 1/8 slash that periodically has a tiny release of air . Maybe a pound of air pressure over a couple days . I have gone out on multiple rides with no problems as far as air pressure and one of them was 25 miles. I do run pressures at about 20 pounds . I do carry a pump but haven't needed to use it . I am not sure I want to plug it or just leave it alone . I think if I wanted to patch it would be a true vulcanized patch on the inside . Not sure if thats something you have done but that would be interesting to see the process and effectiveness . It seems like the plugs do a good job but it appears they can fail and a bit risky possibly making the hole a bit bigger and being a permanent solution . I have seen people actually make a hole worse with a plug device . I know patching a car tire you would have a vulcanized patch on the inside over a plug as a permanent solution . Now bike tires dont last long as you might get a year at best while car tires can last 5 years so the plugs probably are good enough . I think once you get a hole its possible that hole degrades over time as the tire gets old and wears down . Now what I have done is bring some patch material and super glue and patch on the outside of the tire to get me home ( just a temporary solution )
I have patched tires from the inside with good success. Been quite a while since I've done that though.
I would have placed the hole in a dependent position to allow the STANS down by gravity and seal the hole. I had this experience out in the middle of nowhere and had no STANS. It worked beautifully. Moreover, it also helps if you keep riding the bicycle.
Absolutely. That’s always the first thing you want to try to do. If that doesn’t work, then it’s plug time!
I have not succeeded in getting the Dart from Stans to work. The fabric simply detaches from the arrow and does not penetrate into the hole at all.
I carry the Stan's DART and the DynaPlug units. Why the heck not? It seems to me, though, that the DART product is more advanced. So far, though, I've gone over 7,000 miles on the first, and only, tubeless tire I've ever had and...you guessed it, no flats!
Maybe carrying both of these products is the secret?
[EDIT] I got my first flat with, now, 7,800 miles on the bicycle and less than 1,000 miles on the Pathfinder 38x700c. I used the DART to repair it. Fast, easy, instantly sealed and able to withstand a somewhat higher pressure (Stan's leaked through at 70 lbs. of pressure).
**This video advises the use of a CO2 cartridge to fill the air back after sealing but that cold temperature can and often will damage the sealant. Unless the tire separated from the rim, filling with a pump is far more preferable as the pump air won't damage the sealant. If you're using the CO2 though, put the entry point at 12 o'clock (so that most of the sealant is furthest away from the cartridge) and put the gas in as slowly as possible so that it reduces the temperature issue.
I used to use Orange Seal exclusively with good results. Orange Seal Endurance was worthless. Then started using Stans in one of my bikes with good results, but the best I found was mixing half Stans with half Muc Off. I know you're typically not supposed to mix brands, but this combo is awesome.
Great video, would be good to know how long it takes to seal (did you leave it 30 seconds or longer?) Just got a Dynaplug and look forward to trying it.
Hi Clint, how do you find the Stan’s dart , compared to the dyna plug?
I’ve had more success with the Dart.
What's your experience about leaving plugs in the tire long term?
I've had a Stans dark near the bead of the tire on my spur for almost 2 years now. I had to add a second one a few months ago but holding fine!
@@ClintGibbs Thanks for the information.
Regular Stan’s sealant might as well be water in my experience.. useless. Stan’s race however works great.
I've got mixed experiences with it, a couple of times it almost immediately sealed before I even realised what's going on, but once I just watched all my air and 30 ml of Stans escape through what later turned out to be a microscopic hole.... definitely trying something else after that.
Best plugs for tubeless emergency are the auto zone car store there cheap and seal everything my rear tire have like 10 of them
Sound like the plug got too cold from the CO2 . I just use the one up stem cap tool with bacon. Used it about 6 times so far. Alway on the bike ready to go.
I think Dynaplug recommends inserting the device into the tyre horizontally.
Do you think the non-CO2 options are worth approximately double the price of a dart?
Hey Clint can you do a review on DT swiss x1900 series?
Can the Dynaplug Air be used without the air to install a plug? Would you choose a dynaplug over the stans dart?
Yes, you can install the plug without the air. I actually prefer stans dart. I’ve had a bit better performance with them.
Very well explained.
I find I have the most problems with Stan's sealant. It just doesn't work. Orange Seal is far superior.
isnt' there a risc that that metal bullet inside the tire does some damage inside if you run lower psi and maybe encounter some roots/bigger rocks/curbs?
I’ve never hear of that but it makes. The Stan’s Dart uses a plastic one so that should be safer, in theory.
Stans dart are shite i just had the fabric just fall off I wasted 5 and had the old white plastic tyes and the new one which wouldn't enter the tyre and even broke the pin holder
I wish the Stans Dart had a metal dart driver instead of that flimsy plastic one
I wonder if one of them Large CO2 cylinders that’s threaded would still work on that device
Very useful content! 👌
Molecules of CO2 are larger than molecules of air (O2 +N2). The CO2 must leak out faster for other reasons.
I was about to leave that same comment. What happens is the CO2 sorta reacts with the rubber, bonding loosely to the rubber. CO2 moleculses clinging to the rubber are effectively no longer gas molecules and no longer contributing to the gas pressure.
Is it just me, or at 08:01 did you put the spike in without the rubber bit?
It was there
@@ClintGibbs Ah I see, goes inside the shaft rather than outside. That makes sense :-)
DO you think I can use a standard bacon strip fork to plug in the dynaplug?
Possibly, but I think it would be challenging to push the head of the plug through like that
have ppl seen the price of co2 cartridges nowdays, more than gold
I carry a mini pump. It never runs out.
Actually just recently I lost the tubeless tool with bacon strips I had in my handlebar and I was wondering what to get as a replacement for my Gravelbike (WTB Resolute Tires). I actually never had to use it so I wouldn't know if it actually works. Gotta say, those Dynaplugs are really expensive, though. I looked at Stans Darts as well but I don't have very good experiences with Stans Sealant and they say that those only work with that. Any input on this? I use Joe's Eco Sealant which I'm very happy with and don't intend to change any time soon - always seals in record time and stays sealed. Even better than Orange Seal which I used previously.
Have you tried Stan's Race sealant? I often mix it with the regular sealant since it can get pretty messy. But it does seal better.
@@ClintGibbs They say that Stans race sealant won't feed through the valve which is the technique I use. Apparently it also dries up rather quickly. That's why I never tried it.
@@CaptainShiny5000 Yeah, that’s actually true. You do need to open up the tire. Good point!
But I don't recommend refilling from the valve unless it's an emergency really. Because it ruins the valve entirely after severel days. Use this tool or the traditional way.
With road tires, you have to stop immediately and try and keep all the air from releasing, either with your finger or just getting the wheel off the ground. If the tire becomes unhooked from the rim, no amount of co2 or using a hand pump will get you aired back up..
yeah so this thing works immediately after it not working
Stans plugs are thrash for sure!!!