I'm sure that experienced cyclists find this all very routine, but I'm personally so grateful you've taken the time to show us, step-by-step, how it's done. As a returnee to cycling after far too many years, the fear of punctures have become a bit of a block for me going very far on my bike and so this has helped enormously. Just a couple more comments - 1. The adjustment of the calipers at the end didn't seem to involve any tools, just a bit of wiggling. Is it usually as easy as that or were you lucky this time? 2. Do you now carry a pair of vinyl gloves as part of your mobile repair kit? 3. Do you carry your spare inner tube inside its box? 4. Are there after-market, ratcheted replacements for the Brompton tool kit spanners that still fit in the kit? Thanks! PS - repairing the damaged the inner tube when you get home is worth a video too :-).
this was hugely helpful. I've owned a Brompton since 2011 and this is the first time I've changed a tyre, as you spell it, without using the levers. Thank you! Love your videos
New posting, two years from my posting below. Message reads:- If only this kind lady knew how much she helps with her super videos here on TH-cam. Me? I dropped my wheelnut washers in the long grass, and wasn't sure that I had found them all. But reference to this *detailed* description of which order they go in, reassured me. Thank you. Yes, I've got all my washers.... ... but apparently opinions vary on that!
Have just fitted my new wheel, rim tape inner tube and tyre today with the help from this video, took some time but its done and a tip for getting tyre on the wheel is some very grippy rubber gloves, Big Thanks to Brilliant Bikes! all of it came super quick, very happy !
Finally subbed. Watched a few of your vids and like them. This one really helped me get over my fears of being in the middle of nowhere and having to fix a puncture. The outtakes at the end weren't only endearing, but also gave more insight into the very real things that are likely to happen to any of us, e.g. dropping things, and getting gloves trapped in tire! Thanks.
So glad it helped! I totally agree learning to change a flat is a game changer! I couldn’t commute without having learnt it, especially the rear! Thank you for watching and commenting
A very useful video thank you. If I get a puncture which I think is due to something sharp stuck in the tyre I remove the tube leaving the valve stem in place on the rim. Then I try to inflate the tube and find the puncture position. That shows me where to look in the tyre for the sharp object which is probably still stuck through the tyre rather than checking the whole casing and risking cutting my finger. Only then do I remove the damaged tube. I hope my long winded explanation helps.
Wheel rotation... Aaaaagh! Great video, I watched it about 15 times and struggled to get the tyre on. You made it look like a doodle. Eventually I got it on only to discover the mention of a wheel rotation and typically Murphy's law said I had it on the wrong way. Then I struggled to get the tyre off the rim... I don't recall you mentioning "tyre rotation when putting the wheel" back in the forks... 😉 apparently it's important, and I found the wheel has the word rotation with some arrows.
This is fantastic as always. Could you do a video utilising a puncture repair kit, and perhaps technique in undertaking this whilst not removing the wheel? This will be really helpful for us city commuters. Thanks.
Thank you - Beautifully clear and easy to follow - BRILLIANT! I always keep a pair of the mechanics gloves in my tool kit and they also work really well as a pair of glove liners to keep my hands warm riding on days like today! I hope the microphone makes a full recovery... 😬 Stay safe out there 🤗
Yes I spotted that. Not a criticism but also for me as a heavy rider I find presta valves better than schrader, they cope with higher pressures better hence their use on road bikes or maybe its just the manufacturers know they are more likely to be inflated to high pressures. I find typically I don't have to pump up the tyres as frequently plus they are quicker to pump up. I don't own a Brompton but assume with the wheels being only 18" and the tyres being relatively low profile I would of thought they were quite a high pressure, into road bike tyre pressures possibly. The presta valve has a thinner stem more likely to apply more pressure to the seal plus you additionally screw down the seal too once inflated. However I do realise it's harder to get sealant into most presta valves. The main point of presta valves is to ensure stronger rims by having a smaller hole in them for the valve which is beneficial if you are running tyres at very high pressures.
My Brompton M6L BE came out the box with the front tyre on the wrong rotation direction 🤷🏻♂️ the back one was fine. My only criticism I still love mine like the first day 1 year on ❤️
Phew! I’ve just repaired my first puncture THEN watched the video. Panic! But yes, the video is the wrong rotation. However, you fixed the tyre much quicker than I did. All is forgiven for another excellent video.
I had trouble today. Got a flat and tried to pump it up, but the tube was a Brompton original, and had no rim nut. Yes, it kept disappearing inside the rim, and I couldn't get the Brompton pump on it. Moreover, when I transferred a rim nut from the rear wheel, THAT wasn't any help either. Rubber coating extends UP the valve on Brompton original tubes, and this prevents any temporary rim nut from being screwed ON far enough to accommodate the Brompton pump. In the end I had to call my wife and be rescued.
Great video. In Australia it's a bit harder to find the AV4 Tube but make sure you do find it and don't go for a slightly bigger generic brand. Nightmare to fit, almost impossibly so without breaking the fingers and going crazy. Using tools will always pinch. With the correct AV4 however and using the technique beautifully described here by pushing the opposite side into the wheel well and "knedding" around it fits up great and very satisfying. #BromptonShrink
My old brompton (2011) just had a check up and they changed the back wheel inner and outer tube. Just old age and use..front tire was fine.. But today the valve of my front wheel is broken.. and it doesnt want to hold air into it. So now I have to change the inner tube.. I am a bit scared to do it myself. This video makes it seem easy. So I might give it a go..
First time I’ve noticed you have something like crank brothers pedal on your bike. As for order I always would take a picture with my phone so I can see what it looked like originally.
Love your videos. Your patience and clear instructions are extremely appreciated and helpful. Question...Have you ever used CO2 to inflate your Brompton tires? It would save time and effort. I'd love to know if a 12g or 16g would work well on the Schwalbe Marathon. Thank you.
I'm so surprised you have punctures with those tyres! Once I made the (large) investment in Marathons years ago I've had virtually no punctures - this is my third set of Marathons - I do a fair bit of riding.
Thanks for watching ... and commenting It was actually a "set-up" - we're pleased that our acting was so good that it looked real We have also found them to be good with puncture resistance - most of ours have come when running Kojaks or Schwalbe Ones - and then you could call it self inflicted as normally they happen on gravel!
I do want to offer a few suggestions: (1) Put a cover over the seat and rest the bike by turning it upside down (2) If there is a puncture, the air will have been escaping from the tire. If not, then release the air from the tire first. Easier to remove and work on it later. (3) If you're not replacing the inner tube (but mending it), check the proper direction (not important but good practice) (4) Screw in the inner tube screw first before pushing in the tire (prevent the inner tube from moving) (5) Ensure the tire is fitted back in the right direction
Great 👍 watched all your videos My Brompton needs gears resetting. It’s a 6 speed. When I back pedal the chain does not rotate freely. It jams a little then when forward pedal it clicks back into selected gear ?
Thanks for watching - and for the question We don't know why Brompton designed it that way In our opinion it is probably for safety - If the wheel is bolted tightly as it should be then it will not come off. A lot of quick releases are done up too loose or can catch on something making it come undone Also, you shouldn't actually need to remove the wheel often - so it's not really beneficial Mountain and road bikes are moving more and more to bolted axles rather than quick release for the safety aspect (though in those it is a bolt through the axle - like the Brompton hub dynamo / superlight)
You rushed over precisely the bit I find hardest. How to judge whether to replace tyre or inner tube OR both? Plus you went too quickly on taking the punctured inner tube out. Could you do this part more slowly in another video? Does tbe Brompton toolkit come with x2 tyre levers?
Great video. I’ve just tried changing a brand new inner tube. After inflating to 80 psi, it punctured instantly. Small hole found in the inner tube. Did the same again with another new inner tube. This time, I checked the inner tyre for nails, tears, etc and this time inflated to 60psi. After 10 mins, the same thing happened again. It deflated and a small hole found. Am I really unlucky or have I missed something? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and for the question We really wouldn't expect that to happen? Here are our suggestions: 1/ Did you use tyre levers when installing the tyre? - it's a common way to puncture the tube 2/ Did you check that the rim tape was seated correctly - otherwise a spoke could be poking into the tube? 3/ Is the puncture happening at the same place - when you take it out try and keep it in the same orientation , to compare (though you don't want to check by puncturing ten inner tubes!) 4/ Did you inflate the tube slightly before installing - this helps make sure it doesn't get pinched when installing the tyre around it (though not too much air)?
I don’t know why British people call a box wrench a spanner wrench... they don’t even look the same and are totally different tools... Also, your directional tires are on backwards... you figure that if your teaching people you would know what your doing... I guess not...
Thanks for watching and your feedback We actually have no idea what a box wrench or a spanner wrench are - we call them all spanners Time to start googling Hannah was mortified when she noticed the tyre was the wrong way around - well spotted 👍
@@brilliantbikes Yes. I Noticed that the tyre was going the wrong way.. but I have so much faith in Brilliant expertise, the first thing I did was check mine. (Phew!)
As for box wrench versus spanner, English people, whose language it is, can call them what they like. Everyone else are using a bastardised version of our language afterall. And yes Hannah accidentally put the tyre on the wrong way around but there are nicer ways of mentioning it. And please don’t tell me I can’t spell tyre/tire.
Fixed my first puncture following this video, really helpful!
So glad it helped! Thank you for watching!
I'm sure that experienced cyclists find this all very routine, but I'm personally so grateful you've taken the time to show us, step-by-step, how it's done. As a returnee to cycling after far too many years, the fear of punctures have become a bit of a block for me going very far on my bike and so this has helped enormously.
Just a couple more comments -
1. The adjustment of the calipers at the end didn't seem to involve any tools, just a bit of wiggling. Is it usually as easy as that or were you lucky this time?
2. Do you now carry a pair of vinyl gloves as part of your mobile repair kit?
3. Do you carry your spare inner tube inside its box?
4. Are there after-market, ratcheted replacements for the Brompton tool kit spanners that still fit in the kit?
Thanks!
PS - repairing the damaged the inner tube when you get home is worth a video too :-).
this was hugely helpful. I've owned a Brompton since 2011 and this is the first time I've changed a tyre, as you spell it, without using the levers. Thank you! Love your videos
So glad it helped! Thank you so much for watching!
New posting, two years from my posting below.
Message reads:-
If only this kind lady knew how much she helps with her super videos here on TH-cam.
Me? I dropped my wheelnut washers in the long grass, and wasn't sure that I had found them all. But reference to this *detailed* description of which order they go in, reassured me.
Thank you.
Yes, I've got all my washers....
... but apparently opinions vary on that!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad it helps 😀
Have just fitted my new wheel, rim tape inner tube and tyre today with the help from this video, took some time but its done and a tip for getting tyre on the wheel is some very grippy rubber gloves, Big Thanks to Brilliant Bikes! all of it came super quick, very happy !
So glad it helped 😀. Thank you for watching!
She made it look so easy! And I love the bloopers :D God bless her
Many thanks for watching. It is easy 😀👌
Watched this earlier today. Used it as a guide to change my first tube today. Helped me see my Brompton and self-maintenance in a new frame. Thanks!
So glad it helped!
Thanks a lot for this video. Could repair my Brompton easily following all the steps you pointed. Keep the good job.😊
Phew! So glad it helped and thank you so much for watching!
Finally subbed. Watched a few of your vids and like them. This one really helped me get over my fears of being in the middle of nowhere and having to fix a puncture. The outtakes at the end weren't only endearing, but also gave more insight into the very real things that are likely to happen to any of us, e.g. dropping things, and getting gloves trapped in tire! Thanks.
So glad it helped! I totally agree learning to change a flat is a game changer! I couldn’t commute without having learnt it, especially the rear! Thank you for watching and commenting
A very useful video thank you.
If I get a puncture which I think is due to something sharp stuck in the tyre I remove the tube leaving the valve stem in place on the rim.
Then I try to inflate the tube and find the puncture position.
That shows me where to look in the tyre for the sharp object which is probably still stuck through the tyre rather than checking the whole casing and risking cutting my finger.
Only then do I remove the damaged tube.
I hope my long winded explanation helps.
Crystal clear & helpful. Cheers!
Great video as ever. That's a very fancy-schmancy bus shelter! Cheers 👍🏼
Thank you for watching and hope it helped.
Good Day, Mate. As usual My favourite Best English Teacher in Practical class .Very much Thank You for the Priceless lessons.
Thank you for sharing . You are so skilled :)
Thank you for creating this really helpful video. I just repaired my first ever puncture - new skills!
Thanks for watching - we are glad it helped!
Wheel rotation... Aaaaagh! Great video, I watched it about 15 times and struggled to get the tyre on. You made it look like a doodle. Eventually I got it on only to discover the mention of a wheel rotation and typically Murphy's law said I had it on the wrong way. Then I struggled to get the tyre off the rim... I don't recall you mentioning "tyre rotation when putting the wheel" back in the forks... 😉 apparently it's important, and I found the wheel has the word rotation with some arrows.
Really glad you found the rotation arrows, just sorry it was after you practiced installing!
@@brilliantbikes I've got another bike to practice on, practice makes perfect though! 🤣
This is fantastic as always. Could you do a video utilising a puncture repair kit, and perhaps technique in undertaking this whilst not removing the wheel? This will be really helpful for us city commuters. Thanks.
Thank you - Beautifully clear and easy to follow - BRILLIANT! I always keep a pair of the mechanics gloves in my tool kit and they also work really well as a pair of glove liners to keep my hands warm riding on days like today! I hope the microphone makes a full recovery... 😬 Stay safe out there 🤗
Great video. Clear and easy to follow 🙂
Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching!
Thanks, excellent information. Love the end clips too!
Many thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video. Just ordered the inner tube and wish me luck tomorrow 🤞🏻
Thank you this was a great video, so clearly explained-I feel like a bike mechanic now! :-)
Thank you so much for watching- really glad it helped!
nice video, but the tire is installed backwards from the start of the video until the end, please check tire rotation orientation......
Yes I spotted that. Not a criticism but also for me as a heavy rider I find presta valves better than schrader, they cope with higher pressures better hence their use on road bikes or maybe its just the manufacturers know they are more likely to be inflated to high pressures. I find typically I don't have to pump up the tyres as frequently plus they are quicker to pump up. I don't own a Brompton but assume with the wheels being only 18" and the tyres being relatively low profile I would of thought they were quite a high pressure, into road bike tyre pressures possibly. The presta valve has a thinner stem more likely to apply more pressure to the seal plus you additionally screw down the seal too once inflated. However I do realise it's harder to get sealant into most presta valves. The main point of presta valves is to ensure stronger rims by having a smaller hole in them for the valve which is beneficial if you are running tyres at very high pressures.
shhhh !I noticed that too and the back one but it doesn't really matter
My Brompton M6L BE came out the box with the front tyre on the wrong rotation direction 🤷🏻♂️ the back one was fine. My only criticism I still love mine like the first day 1 year on ❤️
Phew! I’ve just repaired my first puncture THEN watched the video. Panic! But yes, the video is the wrong rotation. However, you fixed the tyre much quicker than I did. All is forgiven for another excellent video.
I had trouble today. Got a flat and tried to pump it up, but the tube was a Brompton original, and had no rim nut. Yes, it kept disappearing inside the rim, and I couldn't get the Brompton pump on it. Moreover, when I transferred a rim nut from the rear wheel, THAT wasn't any help either. Rubber coating extends UP the valve on Brompton original tubes, and this prevents any temporary rim nut from being screwed ON far enough to accommodate the Brompton pump. In the end I had to call my wife and be rescued.
thankyou people need to know the trick of pushing the tyre bead into the rim well
Good tutorial as always. Thank you
Thanks for watching and the feedback
We always hope the will be helpful to someone!
Thank you! Good video.
bizarrely i usually cycle with a couple of medichal gloves ..... great at keeping ones hands clean :)
And they help stop your hands getting soooo cold.
Thanks for watching!!
Great video. In Australia it's a bit harder to find the AV4 Tube but make sure you do find it and don't go for a slightly bigger generic brand. Nightmare to fit, almost impossibly so without breaking the fingers and going crazy. Using tools will always pinch. With the correct AV4 however and using the technique beautifully described here by pushing the opposite side into the wheel well and "knedding" around it fits up great and very satisfying. #BromptonShrink
They are our favourite inner tubes. Thank you for watching.
My old brompton (2011) just had a check up and they changed the back wheel inner and outer tube. Just old age and use..front tire was fine.. But today the valve of my front wheel is broken.. and it doesnt want to hold air into it. So now I have to change the inner tube.. I am a bit scared to do it myself. This video makes it seem easy. So I might give it a go..
Thanks for watching
Go for it - worst case - you can take it ti the shop to change
Thank you very much for this video. I enjoyed it.
Well done, helpful video. Thanks for uploading!
Thank you so much for making this!
First time I’ve noticed you have something like crank brothers pedal on your bike. As for order I always would take a picture with my phone so I can see what it looked like originally.
Many thanks for watching! Yes I love my crank brothers pedals 😀. A picture is a great idea!
Love your videos. Your patience and clear instructions are extremely appreciated and helpful. Question...Have you ever used CO2 to inflate your Brompton tires? It would save time and effort. I'd love to know if a 12g or 16g would work well on the Schwalbe Marathon. Thank you.
Manny thanks! Take a look at
Brompton pump pressure test
th-cam.com/video/z_qPYr-rXUQ/w-d-xo.html
When we used a CO2 canister
Great job!
I'm so surprised you have punctures with those tyres! Once I made the (large) investment in Marathons years ago I've had virtually no punctures - this is my third set of Marathons - I do a fair bit of riding.
Thanks for watching ... and commenting
It was actually a "set-up" - we're pleased that our acting was so good that it looked real
We have also found them to be good with puncture resistance - most of ours have come when running Kojaks or Schwalbe Ones - and then you could call it self inflicted as normally they happen on gravel!
Hi there great video can you tell me which inner tube you used ?
No problem, thanks for the question, it was an AV4
Thanks! I made this request!
TB89 thanks for requesting it - and for watching
Sorry we didn’t give a shout out - our bad!
@@brilliantbikes see constructive criticism below , mostly due to me being a complete idiot with bike repairs.
I do want to offer a few suggestions:
(1) Put a cover over the seat and rest the bike by turning it upside down
(2) If there is a puncture, the air will have been escaping from the tire. If not, then release the air from the tire first. Easier to remove and work on it later.
(3) If you're not replacing the inner tube (but mending it), check the proper direction (not important but good practice)
(4) Screw in the inner tube screw first before pushing in the tire (prevent the inner tube from moving)
(5) Ensure the tire is fitted back in the right direction
Great 👍 watched all your videos
My Brompton needs gears resetting. It’s a 6 speed. When I back pedal the chain does not rotate freely. It jams a little then when forward pedal it clicks back into selected gear ?
What would be the torque setting for the wheel axle nuts? Do Brompton publish any torque setting for the bike?
Great, thanks, are schwalbe tires directional?notice your front tread looks backwards, either that or mine are the wrong way around! Thank you
Many thanks for watching! Yes they are directional! They have a direction arrow on them!
Thanks for the quality video always. Your bike have three front light? Is it necessary? Just curious.
I have a dark commute, so like to make it bright when I ride
I have had a number of punctures, but they were always the rear wheel. Do you know why? Because it is more difficult.
Why the front tire not provided with quick release? Space constraint ?
Thanks for watching - and for the question
We don't know why Brompton designed it that way
In our opinion it is probably for safety - If the wheel is bolted tightly as it should be then it will not come off. A lot of quick releases are done up too loose or can catch on something making it come undone
Also, you shouldn't actually need to remove the wheel often - so it's not really beneficial
Mountain and road bikes are moving more and more to bolted axles rather than quick release for the safety aspect (though in those it is a bolt through the axle - like the Brompton hub dynamo / superlight)
Hi I bought Shwalbe inner tube and it says 16” 18” on the pack. Will this fit Brompton wheel? I thought they were 16” only, no?
Bought a Brompton M6l 2020 never had a repair kit, strange!
it's sold separately.
is that m6L???
Thanks for watching
Yes it is a black edition M6L
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👍👍
Thank you for watching 😀😃
You rushed over precisely the bit I find hardest. How to judge whether to replace tyre or inner tube OR both? Plus you went too quickly on taking the punctured inner tube out. Could you do this part more slowly in another video? Does tbe Brompton toolkit come with x2 tyre levers?
@TB89 - yes, the Brompton Tool Kit does come with two tyre levers, one with a convenient spoke loop and the other without... 👍🏻 😉
Great video. I’ve just tried changing a brand new inner tube. After inflating to 80 psi, it punctured instantly. Small hole found in the inner tube. Did the same again with another new inner tube. This time, I checked the inner tyre for nails, tears, etc and this time inflated to 60psi. After 10 mins, the same thing happened again. It deflated and a small hole found. Am I really unlucky or have I missed something? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and for the question
We really wouldn't expect that to happen?
Here are our suggestions:
1/ Did you use tyre levers when installing the tyre? - it's a common way to puncture the tube
2/ Did you check that the rim tape was seated correctly - otherwise a spoke could be poking into the tube?
3/ Is the puncture happening at the same place - when you take it out try and keep it in the same orientation , to compare (though you don't want to check by puncturing ten inner tubes!)
4/ Did you inflate the tube slightly before installing - this helps make sure it doesn't get pinched when installing the tyre around it (though not too much air)?
brilliantbikes Thanks for your prompt reply and help. That’s really useful and will try again. Thanks again for your help.
I don’t know why British people call a box wrench a spanner wrench... they don’t even look the same and are totally different tools... Also, your directional tires are on backwards... you figure that if your teaching people you would know what your doing... I guess not...
Thanks for watching and your feedback
We actually have no idea what a box wrench or a spanner wrench are - we call them all spanners
Time to start googling
Hannah was mortified when she noticed the tyre was the wrong way around - well spotted 👍
@@brilliantbikes Yes. I Noticed that the tyre was going the wrong way.. but I have so much faith in Brilliant expertise, the first thing I did was check mine. (Phew!)
As for box wrench versus spanner, English people, whose language it is, can call them what they like. Everyone else are using a bastardised version of our language afterall. And yes Hannah accidentally put the tyre on the wrong way around but there are nicer ways of mentioning it. And please don’t tell me I can’t spell tyre/tire.
@@DeeHutchy you can’t spell Tire!
Not that durable. You’ve got a puncture 😀
Not that durable. You’ve a puncture 😅