How To Prevent Punctures On Your Mountain Bike | MTB Skills & Tech
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- Is there anything worse than getting a puncture whilst you're out on a mountain bike ride? We don't think so. Here's some ways you can avoid them, using both MTB tech and riding skills 😎
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Choosing smoother lines and unweighting the bike over chunky stuff are skills that will help avoid punctures. Whereas converting to tubeless, using a tyre insert, or choosing a tyre with a more robust casing are all ways that tech can help 🔧
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When did you last get a puncture?
I hit a wire hidden under the snow
Never!
3/4 years ago possibly dh tyres free ride tubes come at me rocks 😂
Might be a few months (with tubes!)
Will probably convert soon tho
Befor i got tubles
About 3 months ago coz I ride with my MTB in city road
Love from India
I learnt a lot about cycle from your channel
Me too bro..
@@sriedamanaglad to hear that you r from which part of india
Kerala.The God's Own Country.
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U r in school/ collage
I am cyclist and priest. U from?
You made it about 5 seconds in before the first pun hit.. Love this channel! 👌
Too many compliments will inflate our ego!
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Oh no 😂
Keep up the great work
Most recently got a flat on my fixie cause I went over a train track too hard in West Oakland. Found a Lime e scooter and rode it back to safety one handed pulling my bike. Quite the adventure.
I haven't had any flats on my MTB tubeless in about 4 years. I have had two on my gravel bike tubeless in 2 years.
On my downhill bike I'm using downhill casing Maxxis Minion DHF & DHR II with hard-ply and Maxxis Freeride tubes (1.2mm thick tubes) and never had a single puncture even after 2 years of abuse, weekly riding, a week in an alpine bike park and even a Mountain Of Hell run. I also had many rim hits and the tubes never pinched from their thickness. It's a bit heavy for a trail/enduro but for a DH bike where weight matters less it's heaven.
Last April, first ride in the local woods after buying a new bike. The next morning, opened the garage to find two completely flat tyres. Both tubes had 3 punctures. Considering I hadn’t fixed a puncture since I was a teenager, some four decades back, that was a bit of a surprise. Yes, I did repair all 6 of them, and yes, I’m still on inner tubes. After repairing them, I was resigned to the possibility that my new fun time on a mountain bike was going to be spoilt by an endless procession of punctures; basically that when riding off road, this is just what happens. Only one puncture since then for the rest of the year, so I guess you could consider that first ride a tad unlucky.
Yeah when I was using tubes the first week on the new bike, and. I tried tubeless hadn't looked back definitely recommend it.
Congrats on the new baby Neil!
Thanks a lot mate... I'll keep to the road!
This was a great video, I get more Flats then I'd like to admit
I have used a lot of inserts over the years and trashed many rims,the Vittoria air liners are by far and away the best for not causing any damage to your rims, especially for ebikes...
Great advice, thanks for all the tips! I don't run tubeless yet, converting my average 26" rims doesn't seem worth it
26" rims w/tubes squad checking in
You use slime too ?
@@bobbyhempel1513 ive never had slime work for me :/
Bobby Hempel nope lol
I’m here
im checking in lol
Did run tubeless, but almost new Maxxis tires had a leak between tube and rim.
Got a innertube in it and its okay.
Riding in pre-Alps with an ebike.
Never had any since using more robust tyres and maybe getting better on the bike too, started off with xc tyres and punctures were commonplace but only one since changing to trail/enduro tyres and that was caused by a piece of fencing wire on the trail.
After about 2or3 years of tubeless I came back to tubes but this time with tannus armour in my 24" and 26" wheelsets. Awesome! Low pressure now but without pitching tube and tire or damagin' the rear rim ;) Mounts easily
really fabulous
I still run innertubes in my xc hardtail and only got one puncture throughout the whole summer riding season altho when I get a new bike for next race season I think I will switch to tubeless just to completely eliminate the risk of getting a flat in a xc race and also I usually run 30 psi and I'm happy with that for the ridding I do
26" Maxxis High Rollers with DH HD tubes riding NorthStar Tahoe and Whistler never got a flat not one for the life of the tires. I'm not sold on tubeless yet.
In 10 years of riding, I can count on one hand the number of trail punctures I've had (I run tubes more times than not). Finding the pressure sweet spot is crucial, but I think the right tire/tube combo helps a lot.
last time i got puncture was june 2019 in my local race and then i used innertube and since then i use tubless,
non related question, im getting my self back in to MTB, if I have £1500-2000 budget, should I get a higher spec hardtail or a full suspension
I’ve been mtb riding since 1983, off and on but mostly on since 2010. I just bought a Santa Cruz Hightower last August, my first ride with tubeless tires. Now here goes.....I have never had a flat tire on a mtb. (I’ve just cursed myself, haven’t I? ) plenty on the road bikes, zero on the mountain bikes. I live and ride primarily on the west coast of Canada. Lucky, I guess?
Went tubeless yesterday for the first time, now I'll just have to wait and see if I get any
I have a cool story to share. I've put maxxis high roller 2 (dh casing)on my enduro bike. I didn't have tubeless. I broke both of my rims(24 cracks rear) and didn't have a single flat. I've changed the rims and now I have the same tubes(2 years later.....pretty impressive right? )
Wow this it great I just popped a tire yesterday afternoon 😂
Maybe after this video I won't pop another
I run tubes and slime in my 26er and my hybrid/gravel bike and tubeless on my 29er and dry tubes on my road bike. Rarely get punctures that don't seal. Except for the road bike.
Not the first viewer but one of them at a top list!
#AksGMBN
Hi guys, first off just want to say that I love the channel and the content. I recently bought a new £500 Trek Marlin 6 for the daily commute but was wondering if I could install a hydraulic gyro and if it would make attempting tricks and stunts any easier. Thanks
Do an extreme winter fatbiking video. In Canada. On trails made for fatbiking. With lots of snow and freezing temperatures. Not on half white almost snowfree trails in Wales. Checkout Queebec.
I constantly get flats because of big air jumps. I have experimented with different bikes and tires and tire pressures and I cant seem to find any combination that works
Could u use a cut up noodle as a cush core
The camera shots make me wanna ride till I puncture my tyre and think
"I should have paid attention to what Neil was saying, not doing"
Can you do please more xc vids
What if I run Tubeless in front and DH casing tube in the rear... how do i vote :p Never punctured a DH casing, but a Double down 3 times in 2 weeks.
#askgmbn hi love the show just wondering because I use an action camera to film myself and I want to be able to slow it down post production for a smoother edit. I have tried using 60fps but is there a way that I can just stop all the normal speed at the start so it is 60fps all the way through?
I get loads lol last week I got 3 only went out 2 times think I need to reassess my life choices
I’m still riding inner tubes, and I won't go tubeless any time soon probably
Me too! I don't understand tubeless, you can get a puncture faster I reckon….
same here I expect...
Me too! Just open your tube valve and put 60ml of sealant
@@pedronalesso1464 I have wondered about doing that. does it work? how long until the sealant gums up and you have to replace the tube?
It seems everyone still riding tubes have not tried a tubeless setup
What is your opinion on TANNUS ARMOUR + tube? I am considering this or a tubeless.
I run that setup , haven't had a puncture in over a year
Love tannus armour, put them on early last year, and haven't had a flat since.
The black tyre with the grey sidewalls looks sick !
Where can I find that vest that Neil is wearing?
i am still running tubes as it is a lot better in Australia as the sealant drys up really quick and is more beneficial to run tubes
Wrong sealant...try slime pro or finish line. I had slime pro sct in S.A., never dried up between new tyres.
On tyre pressure surely 28psi for little ol Neil will have a different footprint for giant like Doddy?
How similar is Neil's bike to the trek supercaliber?
me: see's video on how to prevent punctures.
GMBN for the entire first 2 minutes and 12 seconds: get better at riding.
🤷♂️ smoother lines will help you avoid flats
No chance @GMBN if I vote in that I'll surely get a puncture on the way home from work and I'm on the night shift :(
what bike computer are you using/reviewing in this video and what is your preference if you have one? Punctures - all about choosing your line for me.
Solid tires for sure
Good Evening from Czechia :) Hey guys, I wanted to discuss something, I have been riding active fór a year now. And Im going to buy myself a brand new bike. Lets say that I am a big fan of Downhill, so I would really love if I got one, but there is the problem, all trails near my town arent bikeparks, so no chairlift. And I dont really know if dh Bikes have options like locking your fork so I could climb up the hill.On the other hand if I ever get in the bikepark, I like the dh lines, like all the speed and hard tarrain. Im not sure if I can get the same excitement on an Enduro like bike. Can you share your opinions and thoughts with me?
The biggest question to ask yourself is where will you be riding the most? If it's your local trails and then occasionally at the bikepark then look at an enduro bike (some are mini dh bike now anyway). Trust me, you will never want to pedal a dh bike up the the top of the trail, i push mine and that's on a small hill.
Ant Francis gonna keep that in mind. Do you think that bike such as Specialized Stumpjumper EVO would fit that role? Thanks for your opinion anyway.
@@vandel2600 i believe its had good reviews. Try and demo some bikes if you can to see how they ride. Pinkbike is a good place to check out reviews also.
Hawthorn bushes been stripped back are the biggest pain in the arse
I've only got one puncture in a year Even that im cycling with tubes. I'm running tireprecure at 24 psi both front and rear.
I can't run with tubeless because I live in Sweden. There are very few if any winter tyres that are tubeless ready/compatible.
Tom Griffin that’s really weird. I run a fat bike tubeless, ride it all the way to -25 C. Low temperature specific sealant.
Lots of options from Schwalbe, Nokian, 45NRTH...
@@tychoMX I understand but I need tyres with studds or spikes so the bike doesn't slip. The temperature isn't the problem, its that there are no tubeless studded winter tyres.
I must have an angel guarding me because I have had one puncture the last five years and do mtb around 3 hours a week in sometimes really gnarly terrain. To high pressure maybe?
Are those Barzo 2.35? Or 2.25? They look voluminous.
2.35! 5:47
Wow. Most folks in the poll still running tubes? Very surprised.
Most viewers are aspirational I expect, and not into mtb enough. Tubeless is better, period, less friction, less weight, lower pressures, less puncture repairs... nay sayers simply are doing it wrong
Did you ditch continental as sponsor?
I believe GMBN is sponsored by Vittoria now.
Yes just look at the description. Also they made a ton of tyre related videos recently, I would say especially because they changed the sponsor.
The only time I've punctured is on the way to my local trails. Accidently rode through some glass and left a nasty gash in the tyre
i used kenda nevegal on a rocky trail, the knobs freaking popped out like a booger lmao
I ride my mtb at least twice every week and I haven’t had a puncture in months
Green Slime innit i got a Mongoose Fat Bike Tubless and no flat tyre for a year or two.. tidy
awesome content...but firstly for ppl like you who run high end pricey bikes all the time.( an carbon rim came at one point in the video !! )...but you must know there are lots and lots of ppls watching who have just an average mtb...and those things are untouchable for most of us....i run tubes in my tires with pressures about 1.3 bar.... had one thorn puncture in 5 years....no big deal...tought going tubeless but its pretty much expensive as you need new rims too....no brainer for me...
Can you do a full tubeless vid please. If I ride once a month will it still work
Make sure to check your tyre pressures before each ride if you're riding that infrequently, you can check out our tech video here: gmbn.tech/HowToConvertToTubeless
@@gmbn think he more likely means about sealant drying up into a lump at bottom of tyre....
@skyfooty in which case go for the long life sealants like slime pro or finish line. Wont seal a 6mm hole from a screw driver like stans race, but cant say I have ever had a 6mm screwdriver stab my tyre on the trail, jus thorns, so long life ones are fine...the youtube tests stabbing tyres with huge holes are not realistic.
knock on wood I haven't had a puncture in about 10 years, including my entire trip across Canada! Schwalbe marathons ftw!
You've jinxed it now!
I was about it say i never get punctures but just got one on a ride this weekend😂😣
One puncture was all that it took for me to start riding with a backpack with extra gear and spare parts... that way you can avoid those annoying 5 km walks of shame home!!
Or go tubeless!
ME: RUNNING 60 PSI ON MY TIER
NEIL: that too hard
That's like over the maximum pressure recommended
@@lorenzoatzori7974 not for all types of tyres
Why are they made to take 60 psi ? Preference ,a high roller or minnion isn't made for roads or pavement
10-15 psi gang
Thats road tyre pressure...halve that and try it
I run tubes because my rims are budget and only had 1 puncture during the last Season
Just getting ready to go tubeless, ordered some minions front and rear just waiting for my new wheels
I hope u needed those anyway...new wheels Not needed for tubesless
@@rupedog no they might not be needed but I wanted new wheels...
Tubeless front tubed on the rear .....Why >>> damaged rear tyre when it was set up tubeless
Now both Tubeless
Thumbs Up.
I still run 26 inch wheels on my mountain bike with innertubes. I don't think anybody makes tubeless tyres for 26 inch anymore so until I can rob a bank and buy a decent mountain bike with 27.5 or 29 im stuck using tubes and tyre liners.
Ever since i got schawlbes hans dampf and magic mary i no longer get punctures
still running tubes on road and off..maybe one day i'll make the switch.
When I was riding tubeless I had more flats. Now I use a tube and more pressure I haven't had any flats for nearly a year.
Then, put simply, u were doing it wrong! And More pressure = less grip, less control.
@@rupedog I have enough grip I dont lose control I ride more dirt jumps then anything and technical trails it's not like I'm bouncing all over the place.
You still get punctures with tubeless; they just seal up due to the sealant. Tubes with slime do this too.
I’m still having tons of punctures and I run an inner tube cus it’s what I’m used to
4K would be great in 2020
I can honestly say I never got puncture since on tubeless setup. That's about 5 years now.
Cool...U prob will have had punctures (thorn etc), but it seals, so u are blissfully unaware! Tubeless is a
no brainer imo.
I can't agree more.
I run 25 lbs front 30 lbs back and tubes. Tubeless is to heavy and the rotating weight of a tire multiplies the weight when rolling. Light means a longer ride. I guess my road riding is showing.
Kevin Blanchard there’s no way a tube is lighter than the sealant for any tube size. Unless using those super tubolito tires.
@@tychoMX I am running Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO tires both front and back with Schwalbe ultra light tubes. All tubeless tires must have a stiffer bead and the sealing liquid which adds up to more weight than I have. I switched from Panaracer Smoke and noticed a extreme difference in effort used to go up hills. The Rocket Ron tires are not aggressive enough for soft mud or sand but work great on hard pack and rocks.
@@kevchard5214 ALL schwalbe evo tyres are tubeless easy (TLE)-their even easier version of tubeless ready. Tubeless tyres dont have a different stiffer bead. But all are folding kevlar beads (lighter than steel beads/non folding on some non tubeless tyres).
Tubeless tyres do have more rubber on the sidewall than old school non-tubeless ready.
However, these days all quality tyres are tubeless ready, so tubeless is normally lighter.
It also offers less rolling resistance (no tube-tyre friction), lower pressure capability=more grip, control and faster rolling (off-road).
@@rupedog Yes they are capable of running tubeless but I weighed them tubeless and with tubes and the liquid you must have for tubeless is heavier than tubes. I don't run my tires below 30 lbs so I have never had a problem with pinch flats.
@@rupedog Also these are the lightest tires on the market that I know of but most other tubeless are heavy.
This morning, I think because I use tubes
I use tubes too
furiuskiller 6 , do you often get punktures?
@@sandrodibenedetto4661 sadly yes
@@sandrodibenedetto4661 but only because i run them pretty low if i pump them up more it is fine
Still rips if I hit a bigger rock
I get a flat about twice a week mostly from glass or cases
Haven’t heard a comment about the obvious sponsorship change from Continental.
Charles Dudash because they announced it in their videos at the beginning of the year
40 psi in 26" XC tires with tubes. No punctures no matter how hard I ride. And I am very hard on my tires.
Not surprised with 40psi. grip or control will be much reduced too
@@rupedog are you like the tire pressure police around here?
If converting to tubeless is a “no brainier” why are manufacturers still selling 2020 bikes with tubes?
I have a Trek Fuel EX8 XT 2020 - one month old - and have to convert this to tubeless, why ?
That’s a super easy answer : because it’s cheaper on brands and retailers. Imagine setting up a bike tubeless from the factory , have it sitting for 8 months on the sales floor. Congratulations, now your retailer has to dismount the tire, scrape off the dried sealant, set it up again in tubeless mode and refill with sealant.
You can’t really risk setting it without sealant because of the risk of the tire unseating during shipping if it loses too much pressure.
A lot of bike-spec decisions are cost related, not performance. See press-fit BBs (esp. some of the worst designs).
Not above 28psi...? Well I’m still running inner tubes at about 50/55psi and haven’t had a puncher in about 6/7 months of riding most weekends 🤔
U will gain so much grip and control if u halve that. Thats above the max of nearly every mtb tyre and will also increase off road rolling resistance.
Neil is utterly correct on pressures, sadly lots of incorrect myths out there on high pressure=faster (only on tarmac road). But it will help prevent pinch flats with tubes, though not thorns/nails etc.
Drop n tubeless, will transform ur riding
no flats since converting yo tubeless 6 years ago
@tyreyogurt doesn't dry out
I use tubes on my 160 cube stereo. I find tubeless is too unreliable when you get a larger hole. I haven't had a puncture since about august 2019
Yeah bro, but tubes are like some tipe of cushcore ;)
No, no they're not
Why is Doddy saying inzert?
If you have a puncture you need tho fill your tires with grass
All the coughing time. Thorns mostly. I never see the pinch type. Foreign objects. Schwalbe do tyres with a blue or green protective band. But not in decent mtb tyres. Why?
They are great on rd orientated mtb tyres
Putting tubeless sealant in an inner tube is the best way not to get a puncher
It dries up, and then has zero benefit but u cant clean it out...plus why add the weight...just go tubeless!
since god tubeles entered in my life i didnt suffer any more
I've never get flats on both of my bikes
nothing but roots and sand out here in florida. no need to go tubeless /shrug/
Lower friction/rolling resistance, lower weight, can run lower pressures for more grip and control....lots of reasons. Tubeless isnt just about punctures
@@rupedog true. lowest i ride is usually around 20psi. I've not joined the 10-15psi club.
Haven't had a puncture in years. Also I don't ride that much. So theres that.
Unweight over those thorns😋😁
tra i had like 9 punctures last season
Airless tires