How to Prevent Flat Tires on Your Ebike!

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  • Tired of getting flat tires on your fat tire ebike? These are the most common prevention products that can help reduce the amount of flats you have.
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  • @asherlevtan9798
    @asherlevtan9798 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    1hack that my dad taught me was to use capri sun pouches in between innertube and the tire. It is a very tuff protection for you innertube!!

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's an interesting one I've never heard of but makes sense! Thank you!

    • @daveroche6522
      @daveroche6522 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brilliant - your old man MacGyvered the tires. Wish I was wearing a hat so I could tip it to him. Thanks for sharing.

    • @hugotorres3645
      @hugotorres3645 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The material sure sounds tuff but how do you keep them in place? Tape?

    • @lodwill5116
      @lodwill5116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How bought some them hot dog pouches. Man tear resistant. Lol 😮

  • @johngrigg7910
    @johngrigg7910 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative. Thank you for the all the various options. All very good information.

  • @wardrobelion8300
    @wardrobelion8300 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very thorough! Great video👍

  • @michaelsigismonde7958
    @michaelsigismonde7958 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My friend in Florida generally takes a monthly bike ride from Spring Hill to Tampa with a few other guys, a distance of just under 100 miles. To prevent flats on such a long ride, they have all installed Vittoria Airliner inserts. Not one person in his small bike club (twelve people) have had any flats in over a year.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome! Seems that airless may be the future of bike tires since there are more and more of these tire inserts on the market everyday.

    • @lisat9707
      @lisat9707 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's only not a thing yet because air is lighter then foam and foam isn't as good YET as air is for cushioning. It's a trade. And will likely always be a trade off

  • @timking2822
    @timking2822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great overview of minimizing flat tires. Products like NoTubes work great, but need to be renewed after 3-4 months due to them drying out.

  • @OreoInAz
    @OreoInAz 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was a great informational video brother...thank you, you now have another subscriber. have a great day.

  • @MightyTiki
    @MightyTiki ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Quality video with great lessons learned, stay safe and smooth rides everyone.

  • @MickeyMouse-vn8vl
    @MickeyMouse-vn8vl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    really good thanks a lot you did a great job showing some things I didn't even know about

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked it! Thank you!

  • @Weesson
    @Weesson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dont often comment on videos but honestly I greatly appreciate you explaining so many options. I recently got an ebike and know nothing about bikes. Im definitely going to refer back to this video and take notes. Thanks!

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome, thank you! I'm glad that you found it helpful!

  • @ushuaiaice2804
    @ushuaiaice2804 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video with great advice ,Thank you

  • @myself45001
    @myself45001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bro my left ear is dead now

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry 'bout that! Didn't realize that the audio was stuck on left channel until too late.

  • @michaelfasher
    @michaelfasher 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Replace your butyl inner tube with a thermoplastic tubes which are half the weight of a butyl tube and then put a liner or foam barrier which will weigh about the same as yout original set up.

  • @jeremymitchell995
    @jeremymitchell995 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    excellent video...much appreciated...many thanks.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

  • @kharris0465
    @kharris0465 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am stunned by the amount of nails and screws in bike lanes and on the side of the roads when I’m out riding. I’ve been looking down & out while riding and that has allowed me to miss many punctures.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, it's pretty bad in my area too. Even after the street cleaner hits our roads there is still tons of debris that could cause trouble.

    • @BigJohnLXV
      @BigJohnLXV 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @kh. they're still hard to see, most of the time, when you're doing 30 mph

    • @andywomack3414
      @andywomack3414 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's why I avoid those painted gutter bike lanes. I like the continuous left-turn lanes on many roads. Wider, better visibility as far as seeing and being seen, avoid conflicts with cars turning onto the road that tend to obstruct that gutter lane, more room to maneuver etc. I also use a mirror. I am 75 years old and the e-bike is a game changer for me, and for biking in general.

    • @user-jm7kc4bm8m
      @user-jm7kc4bm8m หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Roads are shit, Politicians are making bags

  • @wb7370
    @wb7370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You explained this perfect, perfect, perfect. Just to the point with no filters,thanks much.. definitely a subscriber.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks for the sub 😄

  • @jonahcurls588
    @jonahcurls588 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a bike mechanic, Tannus Armour with some sealant in the tubes is my go to (don't forget your baby powder)

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great point - I tend to forget the baby powder sometimes. 😂

    • @ilikechipsonmysandwich947
      @ilikechipsonmysandwich947 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Baby powder?

    • @lkeilitz1989
      @lkeilitz1989 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have heard a lot of people talking about the Tannus Armour losing thickness over time. Have you experienced this? Is it improper installation maybe?

  • @randomname9758
    @randomname9758 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good stuff. Subscribed. 👊

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you much, I appreciate it ! 🤘

  • @gregoryreese7686
    @gregoryreese7686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching!

  • @petewhite85
    @petewhite85 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very well done.

  • @mikecatanese2674
    @mikecatanese2674 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent

  • @johnsheetz6639
    @johnsheetz6639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's not if it's when. In a lot of reputable bike shops don't want to touch anything electric unless they sell them so figure it out is my best guess when it goes flat

  • @streetlegal008
    @streetlegal008 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have OKO heavy duty sealant in my tubes - (the big bottle stuff for tractors etc) - no flats since last summer. Barriers might prevent some punctures - but maybe 50% are caused by some failure in the wall of the tube from the inside. Sealant can handle both causes.

    • @lisat9707
      @lisat9707 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm looking to add some of the crazy tractor sealing foam myself. Good to know it's amazing!

  • @whitepawrolls
    @whitepawrolls ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know how long, but right this moment the Tannus airless tires are $35. Not good if you have a fat bike, but if you have a more normal size these are great. Have them on my e-bike recumbent and trailer.

  • @eroticmasterbaker
    @eroticmasterbaker ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video

  • @raketoped663
    @raketoped663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, subscribed :)

  • @peteranon8455
    @peteranon8455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.

  • @adaboy4z
    @adaboy4z ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had my Ebike 3 months 3 flat tires already. My Walmart under $100 cruiser no flats in 5 years!! Same bike route as always.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha. When I road a pedal bike I had flats now and again but with an ebike it's a common occurrence. I feel your pain!

  • @Tireshredderjoe
    @Tireshredderjoe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent informative video. I am currently running slime and Mr Tuffy liners in my 20 inch fat tire electric bike. Hopefully won’t see a flat anytime soon!

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad that you liked it. I think unless you hit a nail or any other large road debris you should probably be safe!

  • @joserrodriguez8782
    @joserrodriguez8782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, very informative. Where did you get the pressure monitor? Thanks

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was on Amazon but looks like that exact version is no longer available. I've seen similar ones that look to be near-identical in design and function though. Such as: amzn.to/3z9F1mp

    • @joserrodriguez8782
      @joserrodriguez8782 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ElectricRidesUT Thanks for your time.

  • @Altema22
    @Altema22 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent video! I found the puncture resistant Kenda's pretty effective, and I have ridden right over thorns and broken glass several times with no flat. Ironically, I didn't start getting flats until I installed Tannus Armour. In the last ten years I've had one regular flat, and six flats caused by Tannus Armour. Seems on fat tire bikes that are ridden at high speed for long distances, the internal friction ruins the tube. I took the liners out and stopped having flats, with the exception of a strand from a steel wire brush that was long enough to go through the liner. I changed to Shinko 244 moped tires which do cut down on my top speed a bit, but I don't bother carrying an air pump anymore.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it! Haven't had any issues with the Tannus on my Runner yet, but then again I generally only get up 28/29 mph max. I was considering Shinkos but that added weight has me wondering.

    • @Mark-qv4bn
      @Mark-qv4bn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same. Even with Tannus liners and sealant, I got 3 flats in one month. When my knobbies wear out, I'm getting street tires.

  • @moonshotsilver
    @moonshotsilver ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After seeing a tip online I'm going to use some seatbelt strapping to fit into the fat tyres to protect the inner tubes.
    Thanks for the interesting video

    • @houseandhobby6971
      @houseandhobby6971 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is there any issue with the belt straps moving in the tire and causing any effects due to any out-of-balance? Please share what you may have experienced by now. What method to fix the belt please?

    • @moonshotsilver
      @moonshotsilver 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@houseandhobby6971 The strap I had ended up being too thin for my fat tyres so I bit the bullet and went with tannus front and back. Nice soft ride and worth the outlay imo.
      Safety at high speed would have been on my mind with the seatbelt strapping to be fair.
      I'm to old to fall off at 40 mph down a hill lol

    • @houseandhobby6971
      @houseandhobby6971 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@moonshotsilver I appreciate you sharing your answer on this. I have some large yellow trailer straps from HF tools and will probably cut that to length. But also, I found that there are good tire alternatives that are used on motorcycles and scooters. Shinko models 241, 244, and 567. Sizing for those bikes differ. A 3.00x16" tire tube fits our bike 4x20 wheels/tires. Got the 244 based on look and price and reviews and will construction glue the strap in the tire (I think). And Flatout in the tubes. New tubes--going to trade out the whole crap package that came with the bike tire wise.

    • @moonshotsilver
      @moonshotsilver 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@houseandhobby6971 Sounds like a bullet proof set up to reduce the risk of flats about as much as you can. Good luck and safe riding 👍

  • @ioandragulescu6063
    @ioandragulescu6063 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @9:02 ... yes, VERY important. I found out during my ride that my glue tube dried out. Was lucky enough to find a gas station 1 km away that had one repair kit left :))

  • @El_Guap
    @El_Guap 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For a 40x2 e-bike, Tannis Armor + Flat Out. No issues... yet..

  • @dalebenton3354
    @dalebenton3354 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That took sometime replacing the tire and inner tube on the back wheel,Also very fiddley as well,Got that done at last,Also having to get the back wheel fitted back in place,Back wheel nicely pumped up,Job done,Now order replacement battery as well,Thats going cost me quite a bit,Just as well im busy on Jobs this week,Need the extra wages in return

  • @lencallan7957
    @lencallan7957 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I live in Canada and it gets pretty cold here, I was wondering if I should use Flat out? Will it freeze in the winter?

  • @sixfoursoul2538
    @sixfoursoul2538 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the best explained video I have ever watched, you need to get paid to explain all things. lol

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thank you, I definitely appreciate it! :D

  • @chillywilly7299
    @chillywilly7299 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tire slime works great !

  • @Saved-by-Zero
    @Saved-by-Zero 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have had ten flats in one year.
    Slime leaked out.
    Fix a flat leaked.
    Tannis liner was too small for my 26 inch tire. I had to cut it to fit to size, in which it had a 4-in gap to fit tightly. (It was just too small)

  • @taewoolee3547
    @taewoolee3547 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks you for info. I am more concerned with rear wheel flat than front wheel. Because it requires to remove chain and brake systems. I will go with Flat Out sealant.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've had that same concern, it can be a pain to remove the rear wheel. A tube sealant (slime) saved me from having to remove it on quite a few occasions.

    • @bigmodaco
      @bigmodaco ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ElectricRidesUT I used FLAT OUT on my E-Bike, a one inch screw stabbed my back tire, I removed it and flat out did the job, my portable compressor filled my tire back up to 25 PSI and it's holding strong a month later.

    • @FlyingFun.
      @FlyingFun. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't take wheel off, just have a patch repair kit on board, remove one side of tyre and slip out tube , find puncture and fix it and slide it all back , easy.

  • @madmax2069
    @madmax2069 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can also use an old seatbelt from a junk car, or a load strap from a semi truck (far better as its usually a bit wider and thicker than a seatbelt) thats been tossed due to the edges fraying, you just cut to size.
    They're surprisingly tough in keeping things from puncturing the tube.

    • @madmax2069
      @madmax2069 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What I would love to see is a video of putting the available tire liners on the market to a test what can puncture them and how much effort it takes to push a sharp object through. As example take one of the liners and start pushing things though it, and the second liner put into a tire and start running things over to see what will puncture them.
      And take some of the suggestions of alternative tire liners that people has suggested in the comments to see how they compare to the ones available on the market.

  • @3dprintingandairguns668
    @3dprintingandairguns668 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wonder if I could 3D print in sections that fit together out of TPU Nylon or ABS that go in the tire first to create a barrier about an inch thick. 3D prints can be printed hollow so that weight very little. I think the hard part would be preventing the 3D parts from pinching the tube. Maybe using the double tube method or Mr. Tughfy with the 3D printed parts? I have only had 2 flats in about 1200 miles, one was very slow and I could have lived with it just adding air every couple of days, the other was a large screw that went through broke in half and put multiple holes in the tube as I slowed from 30 to 0. I have double tubed after each one.

  • @niceforwhat7119
    @niceforwhat7119 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wowwww really learned a lot thank you very muchhhhhhhhhh

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, appreciate letting me know! 🙌

  • @flolou8496
    @flolou8496 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, but it's odd the whole category of puncture proor or puncture resistant tires was never mentioned,

  • @kdscrapping4452
    @kdscrapping4452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing stopped the 4 inch nail my tire found!! So NOW I have Flat Out in my wheels!!

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ouch! Yep, gotta have that Flat Out!

  • @lkeilitz1989
    @lkeilitz1989 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see a lot of people recommending Shinko moped tires. Is there a 26x4 equivalent to these? What is the toughest 26x4 tire anyone has encountered?

  • @mjsmjs7905
    @mjsmjs7905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the 26in fat tires because they almost never get flats if you keep the PSI below 15

  • @turquoisesky654
    @turquoisesky654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video :)

  • @HOWBAZARY
    @HOWBAZARY ปีที่แล้ว

    Airless/tubeless tires are the future. The triangle or honeycomb cut outs are the most stable and offer thr best shock absorption. Made with a rubber/metal weave.

  • @susanhopemason
    @susanhopemason ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorite method is one you didn't mention at all. I guess because of the extra weight. But I like more permanent solutions, like completely solid tubes or solid tires. Yes, they do weight more, and the ride is not as smooth, but they completely prevent flats. I put some in a trike I used to have, and then I had to sell the trike. My current bike is a very cheap Walmart bike, and I can't even get my rear tire off because there is one bolt that I can't get loose, so if I get a flat in that tire, I will be up the creek without a paddle.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You make a great suggestion! I considered adding solid tires or solid foam inserts for tires but I really couldn't find a lot that were designed for the fat tire ebike size. For the most part, everything was for around the mountain/commuter/road bike slimmer size tires. There are ebikes that use this tire size, of course, but they're not as wide-spread as the 3-4 inch ebikes tires so I decided not to add them. Do you have a brand that you're partial to?

    • @susanhopemason
      @susanhopemason ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ElectricRidesUT I have only tried one brand. I forgot the name, but they are yellow solid tubes. Lately, I have had a problem finding them in the right size for someone of my height range...which would be a 24 inch tire. I have also recently seen a few solid tires on Amazon, but I can't remember the brand. I think I have seen some solid fat tires, though. I just put the words solid bike tires on the Amazon search bar. AND, I even put in solid fat tires, and solid fat tubes. I don't think I found any fat tubes, but I think I did find a couple of fat solid tires. Solid tubes and tires are kind of rare, but they can be found. Amazon usually includes things not in your search description, which I find annoying. Sometimes, it is just other things, with none of what you are looking for. Some people don't like the solid tires and tubes because the ride is rougher, and that could be why they are harder to find. But, I saw a video a few weeks ago, in which someone was working on coming out with a solid tire or tube that has more air bubbles incorporated in the rubber, which makes the tire or tube feel more like it has air in it...with a softer ride. This sounds to me like it would be even more perfect. This would be the best of both worlds. Getting a flat, really socks, and I would personally rather deal with the rougher ride, than to have to deal with getting stranded because of a flat.

    • @whitepawrolls
      @whitepawrolls ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have Tannus solid tires myself on my bike and trailer. Right now they are more than 50% off too.

    • @jimkennedy7050
      @jimkennedy7050 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      never going to get a fat tire tube replacement. It would be just to heavy. this guy putting gorilla tape and using cool seal instead of slime with the new valve or he could have used an automobile rim shrader pop in valve aswell, is brilliant. but theycan of course leak eventually.@@ElectricRidesUT

  • @hungchihlai9109
    @hungchihlai9109 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I have too frequent flats so I am looking for a better solution. I have tried the foam pipe insulation and it did become a thin layer after two weeks. Slime tire allows me to continue riding home but doesn't reduce the number of patches I have to do. Would FlatOut be similar to slime?

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad that you enjoyed it! Sounds like the problems I was having (still sometimes have) with flats. The pipe insulation/pool noodle liners also quickly compressed down to be as useless as a layer of Saran wrap when I tried it, not sure how other people prevent that from happening, much lower PSI?🤷‍♂️ I normally go with Slime just from habbit but from what I hear FlatOut is slightly more effective. I'll probably go with that the next time I need to swap out tubes.

  • @TNTMay
    @TNTMay ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy crap that dudes bike went atleast 8 feet in the air on that wipe out

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real, I hope the guy is doing okay after that lol

  • @kjm-ch7jc
    @kjm-ch7jc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Slime and liners will never stop a nail, only solid Tyres similar to Tannus will give stress free riding.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, I wish there were more solid fat tires out there!

  • @jimkennedy7050
    @jimkennedy7050 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    bought a "stop a flat" solid tube and needed a high wall tire which a kenda 26 x 2.125 works well. very hard to install but just enough give to prevent the steel in the bead from coming out. slime works well but the stop a flat prevents any problem for the life of the tire.,

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love to see that the solid tires/tubes are becoming more prevalent. Just curious, what was the main difficulty that you were running into while installing?

    • @jimkennedy7050
      @jimkennedy7050 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use them for ebikes. the tire wall height is the issue. some have too much wall height and many have a insufficient wall height. finding the right tire is the issue. I used a kenda 26 2.125 ball;oon tire which gave just a tight enough fit yet did not force me to break the bead with the tire irons I was using. I am referring to the old school bell solid tubes and the stop a flat yellow tubes on amazon. a pedal bike can use them if they only use a skinny tire as the balloon cruiser tires use inserts that are way too heavy and uncomfortable to use with out motor assist. In mountain bikes I see now a pencil diameter tube used in a foam type covering that is used as a fail safe tube for trial bike races, but those are expensive still. costing $70 USD or more. It allows racers who must finish the race to complete despite a flat. @@ElectricRidesUT

    • @jimkennedy7050
      @jimkennedy7050 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      With the weight of the solid tubes, the inertia means slower take offs and less battery time. So I would not recommend the balloon solid tire for any pedal bike. but for a gas bike or ebike 350 watt or higher they prevent flats and do not seem to hinder performance too much.

  • @liquidsnake123
    @liquidsnake123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Slime and Mr Tuffy are not bulletproof. I have both on a regular MTB and I still got flats. They will take care of goat heads but things like nails and staples it's iffy. I got a staple on the rear wheel that went through the tire liner but the slime patched it up. Recently I got two tacks on my front wheel while riding in the rain and both the liner and slime failed. I had to patch it up.

  • @BN99239
    @BN99239 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep in mind that for fat tire ebikes, using slime or flatout is fine, but if you have something such as a gravel bike or road bike and you tend to go at higher speeds on those 30mph+, slime and flatout can introduce wheel wobble.

  • @goranmiljus2664
    @goranmiljus2664 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When replacing an old tire. Cut the side walls off the old tire and put into the new tire as a free liner.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've seen a few people go this route, is this something you do on the regular? I would imagine it would add some weight but I guess around the same weight that a tire liner and 8oz of Slime/Flatout would add.

    • @trini_boi2414
      @trini_boi2414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hmmm that sounds brilliant..I just wish I seen this before changing my old tire a few days ago

  • @hallucinatedovens8414
    @hallucinatedovens8414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i have a fat tire e bike ad was contemplating lining my tires with adhesive kevlar tape (the commercial kind, not intended for tires), im wondering if the adhesive combined with the airpressure would be sufficient to keep the tape in place, or whether i should use patch kit glue or something

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've heard of liners with kevlar woven in so I imagine it may work well. The only thing that may cause issues is if the tape's adheasive was acidic and caused the tire's rubber to break down over time.

  • @johnmorris3776
    @johnmorris3776 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Changing a flat on a ebike is a bitch especially dealing with a heavy hub motor.

  • @JACFromQueensNY
    @JACFromQueensNY 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Got my first e bike, and a flat an hour later. Freaking goat heads got me 😂

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nothing is certain in this life but death, taxes, and goat heads giving you flats. 🤣

    • @JACFromQueensNY
      @JACFromQueensNY 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got the bikes fixed. Did my first ride to work today. 45 mins. Man was it cold 😅

    • @JACFromQueensNY
      @JACFromQueensNY 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Got both tires with lining, and slime. I now have been riding for a week from Sherman Oaks to West LA. Omg. It’s fun, but so cold some mornings and late nights.

  • @user619tlsdca5
    @user619tlsdca5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found out if you have a powerful DD gearless FRONT WHEEL MOToR of a 1500 watt and higher, NEVER excell the throttle when turning going over 20mph because most front wheel hubs are double wall rims which when turning of throttle on the pressure of rotation is heavy on the tubes as it will pinch inner tube against inner side sleeve of rim. I know due to myself getting happy of the speed while turning of 3 times. I noticed it was me turning and increasing speed only to almost wipe out. Same place and same turn as all 3 times I pushed throttle. Now , this is for the 2 inch width tires, likely the 3 to 4 inch fat tires don't have this issue but yeah, I know now not to do this anymore.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is great to know! Thank you!

    • @user619tlsdca5
      @user619tlsdca5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was all 3 times of months apart, I went full throttle going home as there were 2 turns 200 feet apart, I was feeling like them motorcycle racers leaning low around corner but I accelerate the throttle to keep speed up on straight away. Before my 2 nd turn I noticed a bit of a wobble of handle bars and knew my tire flat out , as soon as I made 2nd turn I almost wiped out as I saw tire flush out air. Happening a few times at same spot with same type of riding made it easy to figure out the issue.

    • @user619tlsdca5
      @user619tlsdca5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ElectricRidesUT But e bike speed over 20mph puts a lot of pressure of the tires of all the obstacles and type of terrain bike encounters of that speed. The fat tires counter this but leaves bike hell of heavy. It is a MUST of any e bike rider with 2 inch tires ride the e bike like they would a car when encountering the minor bumps, dips, pot holes, driveway entry curbs, ect. I notice I've been riding fast like a kid speeding thru everything as I've learned the hidden reasons of e bike issues of flats and air out( constant re pumping air to abused tire) besides the traditional issues, this issue of riding of always easing up to 4 to 2 mph of encountering such terrain. Them pot holes going fast is a killer to the rim more then the tire.

  • @trini_boi2414
    @trini_boi2414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Has anyone tried shower pan liners they sell at Home depot? Just cut it and install them like regular tire liners..i heard a foot long is enough and it works well think I'll give it a try..

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haven't thought of those. Let me know how they work if you do!

  • @dalebenton3354
    @dalebenton3354 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best thing to get is slime inner tubes and fresh new tires after they well worn down,I still been getting some more punchers on my back wheel now,I get them tires replaced soon as well,Costed me a fortune,Its well worth it,Or end up keep on glue more patches on the inner tubes,Never going for normal inner tubes no more,Thats what you got to do to avoid punchers

  • @mikedeitz2924
    @mikedeitz2924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My new 3.0 Ike from electric came with one already in tires. 3 inch fat tires.

  • @lawrose4
    @lawrose4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've always used Slime and this time around I have their heavy-duty tubes with the Slime already in them on my recumbent trike, and Flatout in my and my wife's RAD Expand 5s. I typically go years without flats.
    UPDATE: I got a flat on one tube after 9 months so I switched to Marathon Plus tires with just Green Slime. It's now been almost 5 months and so far so good.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! Do you notice any difference between the Slime and Flatout? Some say Flatout is supposed to be slightly better. I've used Slime ever since I was a kid so it's usually my go-to.

    • @lawrose4
      @lawrose4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ElectricRidesUT no difference for me.

    • @slugzkea
      @slugzkea ปีที่แล้ว

      I put green slime 2in1 in my tubes on my radrunner plus and it did jack nothin on two punctures I got. the tube deflated.

    • @chronicnielsen
      @chronicnielsen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slugzkea You need to get the sealant that has "Kevlar" fibres and use half the bottle for each tire Flat Out Canadian Tire better prices than Amazon for this stuff

    • @MrDkgio
      @MrDkgio ปีที่แล้ว

      Flat out, here’s the proof why flat out is way better than slime and liners, it’s not even close, proof here th-cam.com/video/-X0y-2AsGRk/w-d-xo.html

  • @dalebenton3354
    @dalebenton3354 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also be well worth buying some of that slime to put inside inner tubes,Less chance of getting any more punchers,Ive never known to get sooooooooooooo many punchers before,Getting bad to worse for it,Soon I bike home,Tires are still pumped up,Always first thing next day,One of the tires flat again,Ive only had my E bike for about nearly 16 months now,Brought brand new on E bay,It do get used quite a lot,Ive had a lot out use out of it,Need to get a chain breaker,Get the chain replaced and ball bearnings in the crank,I got some spares in my cupboard,About time really to give my E bike a full service repair

  • @orionxavier6957
    @orionxavier6957 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I tried Flat Out on my 4" fat tires. I came back to my bike after a work shift to find my tire flat, and sealant EVERYWHERE. A huge mess. Apparently this only works if the puncture is pointing DOWN. I was unaware the tire was punctured and the puncture was resting towards the top of the tire the entire time, spewing sealant into the tire and out of the rim. I think this kind of sealant is really only doable if you go tubeless.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a mess! Luckily, I've never experienced anything like that using sealant in my tubes. Very strange.

    • @milkman3851
      @milkman3851 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don`t know but maybe just maybe vandalism. Just a thought.

  • @anyonecandoit8773
    @anyonecandoit8773 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did y'all see that bike fly 😂🤣🤣 1:56

  • @theDane70
    @theDane70 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Instead of using an old inner tube I have used old slick tires as a liner...

  • @dad7720
    @dad7720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muc Off inner tube sealant every time!

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll have to try that one out, thank you!

  • @m_collins
    @m_collins 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Foam Tubes compress over time and won't work well

  • @timr31908
    @timr31908 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got fat tires 1,700 miles no flats

  • @andywomack3414
    @andywomack3414 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:00 Bike lanes in the gutter -I mostly avoid riding in those lanes for the reason shown. E-bikes enable higher sustained speed and a wreck at 20 is four times worse that a wreck at 10. These "painted gutter lanes" are my town's attempt at making the city more bike-able, but are in fact intended make sure motor vehicles have the right of way and can move untroubled by pesky bikes.
    I use a mirror, ride the continuous left turn lane on many streets, and move over for overtaking traffic if no left-turn lane. If they get pissed that I don't go into the gutter for them I don't care.
    Our Governor has made treating red-lights and stop signs as yield signs for bikes.
    I used to drive commercial, so I am practiced and comfortable dealing with auto traffic. My riding style might not be for everyone.

  • @carbrickscity
    @carbrickscity 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would rather just have solid tires but they seem so rare and never seen a bike that comes with solid tires out of the box. Only on electric scooters.

  • @honingholes7026
    @honingholes7026 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For many years I've used Slime but it has seemed to lose quality now and is much less effective.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've noticed this as well, glad it's not just me. I used to have no issues with Slime - now it works most of the time with thorn puctures.. but not always.

  • @kurtismckemmie4850
    @kurtismckemmie4850 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went to Walmart and bought 2 puncture resistant tires and tubes. Best $60 I've ever spent.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What size did you get? I've been wondering if more brick and mortar stores are starting to carry fat tire/ebike size tubes now but I haven't seen much in my area.

    • @kurtismckemmie4850
      @kurtismckemmie4850 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ElectricRidesUT they have 26", 24", 20" and 16". The tires last me a little over a year if I rotate the tires when the rear one is starting to wear down.

  • @hugotorres3645
    @hugotorres3645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How bout using a smaller 3-inch tire inside a 4-inch fat tire? I am going to try and let you know.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I imagine it may help a little, but I think I received just as many flats on my 3.3inch Runner tires than I get on the 4inch tires on the other bikes. Let me know!

  • @lodwill5116
    @lodwill5116 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not thin aluminum as liner. Then extra tube. Goat head resistant 😮

  • @waynethomas3638
    @waynethomas3638 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We in australia call goat heads "double G"'s

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very interesting! Nasty little things.

  • @user-kk2xv4dt6h
    @user-kk2xv4dt6h 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Time 3 tire liners.. problems solved

  • @MichaelGreenLagos
    @MichaelGreenLagos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about solid rubber tyre

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a good suggestion, though, last I checked there wasn't a ton of solid tires for fat tires out there so I didn't mention that option.

  • @brianpacheco1927
    @brianpacheco1927 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like to use a combination of better tires (HEB Allscape), Mr Tuffy liners, and tubes that already have sealant inside of them.

  • @kevinnashskitchen3517
    @kevinnashskitchen3517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol.. They guy hitting junk on side of road then flipping😂

  • @user-gc7so9kh3q
    @user-gc7so9kh3q 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just Carry a patch kit they're like 4 bucks

  • @1sonyzz
    @1sonyzz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Left Ear said nope because Right Ear was sad

  • @Free__Speech
    @Free__Speech 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tires need update & have tires without inner tubes

  • @davidbach7003
    @davidbach7003 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slime didn't work for me. It clogged the valve. Couldn't get 100 psi through the valve. General tire made a self sealing tire long time ago. It was a five layer soft rubber sealant on the inside of the tire. All tires should have it.

  • @anyonecandoit8773
    @anyonecandoit8773 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:56 🤣🤣😂😂

  • @UncleJoes63
    @UncleJoes63 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    tanus solid tires , no more flats

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I definitely want to check out a solid tire but for some reason all the companies stay away from fat tire ebikes.

  • @candidkamerad
    @candidkamerad 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keeping my tires inflated close to max psi has worked well for me.

  • @awesomedudeplayz3950
    @awesomedudeplayz3950 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are only speaking in left channel

  • @gregoryreese7686
    @gregoryreese7686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talk about changing the back tire on a E bike.

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe something that I will do in the future. Thank you for the suggestion!

  • @keithwilliamson8428
    @keithwilliamson8428 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For some reason the music was louder than the speaking, so I had a hard time following.

  • @garyclelan2676
    @garyclelan2676 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tannus Armour

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good choice, no problem with mine so far!

  • @propellerscience
    @propellerscience 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've gone deaf in my right ear!

  • @bobsbits5357
    @bobsbits5357 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi to all them liners the red one they are super ace i have them in all my ebikes one the holes stopped dead if you ride a 1000 watt ebike you got to have one
    100% when you could be miles from home it's better you get a bike shop to fit it they can be a pain to fit i did my bikes myself i am a tec
    and it was not easy

  • @tomnohmy1273
    @tomnohmy1273 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can hardly hear u

  • @eroticmasterbaker
    @eroticmasterbaker ปีที่แล้ว

    I used a pool noodle in addition to Flatout

  • @bassw1758
    @bassw1758 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love fat tires because they almost never get flats. Three fat tire bikes, One flat since 2017. People who get flats with fat tires it's almost always because they put more than 15 psi. That's it, good tire good rim liner, no gimmicks. Unless you live in a part of the country that has a lot of those goat head thorns.

  • @Mike-ql4sz
    @Mike-ql4sz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do u speak on left channel only? 😕

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry about that, editing mistake that I didn't catch before I uploaded.

  • @novardifunkegenaamdkaiser3491
    @novardifunkegenaamdkaiser3491 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm still missing the best trick affordable trick! When I do this I can ride without a flat! For 2 years (urban area)!
    Simply by having a double tire! You could even use your old or even small punctured tire for that!
    1) It is important that the inner outside tire is 5mm smaller than the outer, outside tire! No more, but absolutely no less!
    2) Ofcourse the inner outside tire needs to be low profile
    3) It's best and actually more necessary to apply grease or talk powder between the inner and outside tire. Makes the job a lot easier and creates less errors. Because when there's less friction between the layers, the inner outside tube can spread more even against the inside of the outer-outside tire!
    4) Positive upside, you also created a double thick wall!
    -) Downside, the pressure needs to be a bit higher, because a single inner tube has to inflate 2 tires!
    +) But than again, because the inner tube is inflated in the smaller inner outside tire, you will need (very noticeable) less air !
    To make sure you won't get an extra leak around the valve, because of that extra pressure...
    Put an extra metal and/or rubber washer around the valve, at the inside of the wheel!

    • @ElectricRidesUT
      @ElectricRidesUT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really great tip! I appreciate it 😁🤘

    • @novardifunkegenaamdkaiser3491
      @novardifunkegenaamdkaiser3491 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ElectricRidesUT , no problem!
      If you are going to try this in the future, just reply to here!
      So to be clear..! For the double-outside-tire to work. Their seizes need to be like: 47-622 and 42-622. Or 32-622 and 37-622. As long as there is a 5mm difference in with between the tires. It will work!