Fix A Flat Tire With Flex Tape? Will It Work?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2019
- I decided it be fun to see if Flex Tape (by the Flex Seal people) would work to fix a flat tire. I tried a simple puncture with a screw, a cut, and a major laceration. I also did test rides to verify the tire would hold after patching the tube.
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hey rj love your vids, very helpful. Please do a video on duct tape, electrical tape, gorilla tape etc as bicycle rim tape. Many claim it works great or even better than rim tape/strips and prevents nipples damaging innertube. Also some say nylon filament packing tape or 3M strapping/reinforced tape is the best. Thanks!
I buy rim tape that is similar to strapping. It's cheap and works great.
@@RJTheBikeGuy thanks! do you know if its the fiberglass backing or polyprop or a different material?
Nylon I think.
The doctor must have flex taped your vertebrae back together in order for you to get back riding that quickly. Great video RJ 👍!
Lol...hahaha
I was thinking the front wheel wasn't the optimal wheel to do a test on.
I didn't fake it. Back is still sore. Getting better. Sore in the morning. Mellows out after getting something eat and taking some Ibuprofen. Then better most of the rest of the day. Weather changes seem to have some effect on it. Slowly getting better.
@@RJTheBikeGuy +1; appreciate the update, RJ. So Doc is okay with you riding again already?
Yeah, the Doc wanted to use FlexSeal, but RJ wouldn't wait the 24-48 hrs for it to cure..... ;)
So I wonder how this tape would work on narrower road or hybrid tubes (25, 28, 33, etc).
I sawed this bike in half. That's a lotta damage...
"Yee-doggy!"
Haaaa thats funny 😂😂😂😂
You have done a great service to cyclists everywhere, thank you . These work way better than my regular patches !
No it's not, it's just for short period!
This will save a fortune in puncture kits and no mess either
Adhesive patches are around 10-20 cents a piece. Not sure what kind of savings are we talking about here...
@@wtfiswiththosehandles at $13 a roll, the patches would have to be ¼ inch square...lol
@@wtfiswiththosehandles Thats 10 cents too much.
@@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ Really? And how much is this tape?
Flex ain't flexibly for bike tubes
Glad to see the tyre's doing well after the repair,
but more importantly, I'm glad to see you're doing well, RJ!
I think this is the video he was filming when he crashed, I recognise the bike
It was. It was the first test ride.
@@RJTheBikeGuy Does your Doc know you are out on a bike two weeks later???? I am freakin impressed!!
@@thomasagzigian5932 Yes, I got doctor's approval to ride easy. Keep in mind the first test ride was where I crashed.
When I first saw this product on As Seen on TV I knew it can be use on bicycle as flat repair patches. Great vids!
I would like to see how it works on the tire itself when it is torn or cut! Thanks for the video.
I wondered this too. Might be a great way to repair tubeless tires.
No need, its mean use is for prevent leaking (liquid) not for thorns or sharp things!
Next up: flex seal instead of tubeless sealant
Moral of the day you can make a new tube with flex tape
Thats my thoughts earlier😂😂 nicewan
You're a madman just cutting and drilling into gear, love it. Always love the vids, they're super helpful on my older bikes
Great idea for small punctures. No need to mess with sanding, rubber glue and round patches.
But if he had maybe that second patch would not have failed.
Park tool instant patches, come like 6 to a little square box the size of an American quarter with a little sheet of sand paper for like 2 us dollars
They weigh nothing.
It's a sticker, you just rough up the tube near the hole and stick it on. No glue needed.
A Must have in your seat bag if you still use tubes. (Tubeless is the better way to go anyway)
I believe you returned back to normal patch kit.
What a great idea! I have used Flex Tape primarily on roofs. You may find that letting the patch, on the tire, sit in the sun to warm and soften up and then pressing it down again might improve the seal even better. I'm a new subscriber.
Wow! Blown away from the results! Always have loved all of your videos.
For many years now...
for a small puncture or cut...
I use superglue.
It go's fast...and never failed me.
Stretch the tube...
put some superglue on/in the spot...
release it...
and be sure that the tube is not sticking together inside.
Wait a few minutes... and it's ready.
Since I started to use this glue to repair my tires...
I never used anything else.
That was smart, i Will need to try. Thank you for sharing
Isn’t super glue corrosive to rubber? that could make more damage long term
@@andreasskooog1753 I'm using this system for more than 20 years now...
and it never failed me. It's "melting" (vulcanized) the rubber together...
and than it gets hard. That's it. 😎
I use super glue and an old piece of tube that I've ground down a little with a my drill and a stone bit. Takes some of the elasticity out of it so you don't get an out of rounder. The gel doesn't work. Original super glue. And only a small amount. I had a tube repair with super glue last almost 2 years. Your right about stretching the tube also. I apply my patch and stretch the shit out of it from all angles. I hate lumpy wheels.
@@jimig399 I don't use patches if it is just a small puncture. Only superglue. 😎
Loving these real world for real people vids. Thank you, you’ve already helped me out a bunch of times.
I always carry two spare tubes and a standard repair kit as back up. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to add a strip of the flex tape "just in case".
I always was curious if that tape would work for flats. Thanks for the video.
I really like the idea of using it as a tube fix as our local bike shop cannot get certain sizes of tubes and tires. As far as tires maybe a test of gorilla glue on holes or slashes might be interesting to try. I’m amazed at things I’ve fixed with it. I’ve used flex seal on my kayak to seal a compartment and it worked.
I love the drill press vise . I bought mine at harbor freight dirt cheap. (Around $16) after seeing a video of you using yours to hold a bike axle/ hub. One helluva handy tool for bike repair.
Great test, great results. Another most have in my emergency kit. Thanks RJ 👍👍👍👍👍
I always get flats and always use this method nice to see someone else doing it
Glad to see you can still ride and share.
Perfect for emergency roadside repairs. I guess if you'd cut a circular small patch, it would hold longer. Thanks for the tip, my commuter bike has hub gears, the wheel is harder to get out and just throwing in a spare tube is a hassle, so this is the perfect solution, thanx!
You rock RJ! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
Awesome demonstration
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
I've been wondering about this for so long! thank you!
Great video like the way you're thinking outside the box... Worth carrying some of this for easy emergency repair.
Amen to that. Thinking on using this instead of regular parchs.
RJ, you are indeed a super hero. Looking for bike problem solutions all around ... Thank you!
The flex seal products are all kick ass tbh. I am sold on fex seal and glue. Now after this vid, i believe in flex tape as well.even with the leak, it would get u home
Interesting product. Thanks for the video. You could try sanding that ridge off before patching to mitigate the slow leak problem.
Maybe.
Fun video Rj, glad you're recovering fast too!
thats cool...its definitely a option for a bush hack to get you out of trouble. thanks for the video. always informative.
Patches are there to get you home, then I always replace the tube. I like that this flex tape is so quick and easy to apply, might just get a roll and pre cut some patches from it. Thanks for the vid RJ!
I send my best wishes for a quick recovery. Good luck mate.
Great video RJ. Love your content and enthusiasm.
Im using glueless patches since forever, but thats a game changer. Im pretty sure it can patch up a sidewall cut as well. As I ride in the Apls quite often I can tell that the less stuff in my repair kit - the better, since its the heaviest thing in my backpack and its easier to work on the field with less stuff that can fly away because of the wind....
Yes! The worlds needs a will it patch series!
It could be very successful.
Great vid.never have thought it would work
Glad to see you're already back on a bike!
I was just changing out a flat tube and was debating having a master patch kit in the garage and the emergency kit in the saddle bag, now all I need is a roll of flexseal tape and cut little emergency squares for the saddle bag kit and the roll for the garage, Thanks allot RJ !! Take care. Also Im now womdering if the 3M rubber mastic tape used for chainstay protection will also work, I shall experiment
Great tutorial on how to flat a tire! Interesting video indeed. Glad to see you're doing well mister.
Awesome vid! Thanks for another tip. Subbed
I doubted the flex tape would work the first time but it suprised me. Great video buddy👍
That bike rides really smooth RJ.
Very niiice...many thnx RJ, hope you're feeling better now 👍😎
Recently, I went through a whole roll and this is about the only thing I didn't try it on... Good on ya!
BTW, it sure gums up scissors so it cuts well with a razor knife..
But I'll be carrying a few squares from now on...
Welldone RJ u always come out with new things
I'm sold on this product great review RJ🚴♂️🔥👍💪
Wow def a must especially with no mess.... u probably wouldn't have to use ur back up tube either, its so worth thanks RJ!!!
Glad to see you recovered from your injury now RJ 👍
Still recovering. They told me 8-12 week for it to heal. My back is majorly sore today.
I can't believe you're riding at all - very impressive. Please don't push yourself too hard and inhibit much needed healing time.
Dr gave me approval for easy riding. No running for a while though.
Amazing vid🔥
thanks for the nice demo ,your are truth source .
This video is great and all truthful which makes it better
Thanks for the video.I do a lot of long journeys on my bike and after watching your video I'm getting some flex tape to keep on my bike!
Glad to see you are back up and riding again. I was wondering how the tape would work at repelling thorns etc. from penetrating the tire. There are kits specifically made for that, but the tape seems to be easier to use.
You just made them an AWESOME commercial....lol
I use that tape with my son for repairing cracks in our RC bodies during a race day... that tape is AWESOME....
Interesting 👍😄 Great experiment RJ
That's amazing. You DID what some of us were THINKING of trying LOL!! Well it works even better than I would've expected.
My thing is, yes I use tubes on my lesser expensive HTs, but I have a pinch-flat on a rear tire I had on my FS Stumpjumper that's tubeless. I replaced the tire, but if I want to use the "pinch-flat" tire again, I'd have to run it with a tube. I was wondering if I could try and patch the pinch flat from the INSIDE and see if it'll run tubeless with the sealant again. After seeing your little experiment here, I think I'm gonna' give it a shot. Can't get worse I'd still have to run that older tire with a tube anyway, so I think I'll try it.
~JSV
ps- I think on my hardtails I'll be carrying pieces of this FlexTape to use as patches from now on. Thanks!
JV
thank you so much.for Sharing your knowledge I use it on my bike it worked thank again 👍
Oh yea im try that thanks dude 👍
Great video👍
Great tip, I think if you sand the ridges on the tube, it might seal better. Thanks for the video.
Super video. Keep going
Why am I paying for these tiny little patches, when I can have a lifetime of patches from flex tape! Who would of known!
Jeffrey Knecht I was thinking the same. But when it all really goes bad, there's always Uber.
Not a new thing, Park patches have been around for years. Self adhesive patches.
@@pdxyyz as i recall Park Tool self adhesive patches are intended for temporary use only.
as this video showed, the non-permanent adhesives are a hit&miss for a permanent fix as by design they don't fully cure/dry.
lol fun experiment to watch, I agree with your conclusion that regular patches are the way to go.
I'd like to see you experiment with using the flex tape on a tubeless tire or a torn sidwall of any tire
Interesting idea. I gave up on adhesive patches because they would eventually leak... but this looks promising. It could also maybe double as a tire boot.
Use good patches, it'll never leak unless you're not sanding, also you can cut and use old inner tube as patches.
Great video, I'd rather carry this in a imergency than inner tubes or repair kit. This is deffently a get you home trick and great for sharing x
Don't forget sandpaper and alcohol
Thanxs bike dude!!!
Thanks, good to know
1st happy to see you riding again. 2nd RJ you rock, i just need to get a crew of guys on this and if we split the bill i have like 50 small patches of flex tape for like 1$.
Cheap, easy and reliable, Way to go rj, keep them coming.
Flex Tape is about $13/roll here.
@@RJTheBikeGuy ok let's do some math. 5x4 (feet) =20, if we multiply (2x2 patch size) 6x20 is 120 patches, now we divide those by 13 (price) we get 9.2, so yes we get 9.2 cents per patch, and if we get the 50$ roll the price i think is 7.2 cents per patch. I think is time to start a new business. Lol
Great job really like your channel. What type of bike stand would you recommend for a ebike that weights about 80lbs. free standing cant have it attached permanently ?
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Thank you for thank you for showing me sir so next time that I get a the hole in my inner tube I'll make sure to clean the inner tube first before I put the Flex Seal tape on there and since its hopes for two weeks and you're still riding it to this this day with Flex Seal tape I know what to do now I just been putting patches on my inner tube and not thinking about the getting the bubbles out but now I'll just use the Flex Seal tape from now on if I ever get up flatten my bicycle tire
YIKES! Was that some of the original footage from the ride/crash that must not be mentioned? It gave me shivers!
Yes. The test ride was for this video. It was the first test ride in the video.
Very nice video
5:08 That's a lot of damage!
Haaaa!
Very interesting informativable
Great video, god stuff to have in your emergency bag.
Awesome & Thanks Sir :)
Cut some quarter sized patches, add a few alcohol pads and you now have a glue-less patch kit.
Great video. Any idea whether this would work as an emergency repair on a slick tubeless tire when the sealant doesn't fix the leak?
FINALLY!!! SOMEONE WHO WOULD DO THIS!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I will definitely get some! Will go well with my shoe goo that I use on the tire.
Ha... That was excellent!!👍
Kinda fun to test it out. Higher pressure probably wouldn’t hold. Like the video.
Not sure. That's more pressure squeezing the tape between the tube and tire.
What did that inner tube ever do to you... 😄 I miss just one test of this for next time, cut the tube clean in half and do a full circle patch. Always love your videos, good to see you back on bike too!
Interesting stuff. Thanks for the heads up. I will check if it’s available here in Europe. Some small sections for emergency repairs on the gravel tube or as a boot for a torn sidewall....? Your back looks to be on the mend👍🏻
Great application, I was getting tired of buying the little glue tubes for patches that once opening dry out. Pain to have so many patches unused and no dang glue. And I had an unopened box of the flex products that was bought years ago, looks like some strong stuff.
This would probably work just as good as regular tire patches. Meaning that they will get you home. But, I usually replace innertubes that have been patched anyway.
Thank you. It may pay to sand those ridges down if patching over one of them. I use one of those scourers that come in the repair kits. I think the flex tape would be quicker and easier still, not having to wait for glue to get tacky. And patch glue, once you open one of those little tubes, it needs to be used fairly quickly.
Hey RJ, the third experiment was so rediculous , maybe a blown tube? I don't know, but how surprise it holds the seal. I can see why the second patch failed. You got to flatten the seam before applying the tape, perhaps stress it on a short pipe and file it flat, and use some kind of narrow roller on the tape to make it really bond to the tube. Great video as always. Stay safe!
Glad to see you're okay.
“Punches tire” seems to be holding air
“Comes back a week later” we’ll it’s not holding air
Well it works better than some if those no glue patches that wirk if they feel like it. Its a good idea to carry some pieces of this in the tool bag.
The patch works fine, just needs more sanding on those ridges. Nice vid :)
In real world situations where you get a flat during a ride, I wouldn't want to lose time sitting on the side of the road with a small pump praying that my rubber cement patch holds when it's easy enough to carry a spare and install that. In most things I want to repair rather than replace, but spare tubes are an incredible time saver on the road.
Flex tape looks like a much more reliable option than rubber cement for those moments when you need a quick fix to get where you need to be without changing out the tube. I think this sort of option requires follow-up videos to see how well the patches hold over time.
I've never felt confident patching tires, admittedly.
Thanks for the tip. What kind of pressure were you pumping the repaired tire to? From the size of the tire I suspect it was maybe 40 psi or less. It would be curious to see if the results would be the same at higher pressures? Would the use of vulcanizing " glue" be beneficial? Just some followup thoughts.
60psi.
Innovative, I can see someone packing this on a long cross country trip for repairs a long way from home. A good test though. I use a wallpaper seam roller to press a patch in place. And narrow gorilla tape as rim tape on 26" wheels.
Great video,going to start carrying some of this tape on my kit. Do you think the flex tape would hold up under high psi pressures like on a road bike innertube ?
I think it might since the tape is being pressed on tighter between the tube and the tire.