My Bike Keeps Breaking So I Tried This…
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Tired of flat tires? I this video I will be making one of the best upgrades you can do on your mountain bike or any bike in general, I will be installing the tannus tubeless inserts into my mountain bikes. The Breezer Thunder and the breezer Radar X Pro.
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I find the best way to get rim tape to sit tight against the rim is put a tube in it for the first day after you put on the new tubeless rim tape. That tube will push that tape right up against the rim and will make it perfect
Heat gun or hair dryer works too.
@@skullsroad3642 after 2 failed attempts with Stan’s I used gorilla tape . Haven’t even added air in a month since mounting the tires
Ayy, simple rim tape fix! Glad you got the leak situation fixed on both your wheels. Always awesome to have friends that can help you fix up your ride. I hope you get to learn how to fix bikes as you go.
I switched all six of my (not mountain bikes) to 165mm cranks. For years, I had always wondered why I wasn't quite as comfortable on any of my bikes as I would've liked to be. I'm 5'3" with a 29.5-inch inseam, somebody suggested that I ought to be trying shorter crank arms.
The transformation was staggering. I could spin for hours on end without even thinking about it. Just for fun, I bought me a cheap 160mm crankset to see if that would be even better, and it wasn't: those were just too short for my liking; I switched them over between several bikes to verify. They put me a little higher on every bike than I'd like, and pedaling felt like I was shuffling my feet.
170mm cranks feel more natural to me. I ran a 28 tooth on my trail bike for climbing and a 36 tooth on my street hardtail. Less teeth easier to climb. More teeth more top speed. Great vid as always. It's assume to have lots of bikes. I just ordered my fifth one🫣
Love the GC 2.35’s ❤ I run them on the SingleSpeed, they’re perfect for the trails I ride that bike on.
I had 170s but now have 165s. I can't feel difference but helps with pedal strikes. I do notice difference in chainring size far as speed goes. Looks like your buddy did a good job with the DT Swiss tape!! Bike looks great with those wheels & tires🤙🏻
Not sure if you knew or not but your derailleur clutch is not on. When you were describing your chain stay protector, I noticed it wasn’t on, that will prevent your chain from slapping as well.
I have one of these, it's my only bike and I love taking it on single track. I am pretty lightweight, and don't ride rowdy, so I run low low Psi tubless with no inserts, around 17f/18r, with goodyear newton tires that come on some of these and the same stock tape that they seem to have done a good job on from the factory. So far only one flat that I completely deserved. Ive thought about changing cranks, because I get lots of pedal strikes with 175's. The stock front ring is a 34t, I swapped it to a 30t and it was a major improvement living in the PNW. Love the Breezer!
*Love to see it! Glad to see those wheels spinning again!*
I like how you try cheap bikes and veer away from fs. I'm a minimalist myself so it's nice to see all these options tested out.
Now we know the Breezer looks great in the dark too.
I do t know what you where running when you got the flats but from years of experience I’ve had absolute great experience using Maxxas Tubeless tires & tubeless stem & Stan’s sealant. You do that & flats will be few & far between. And the feel of tubeless on the trail is amazing & you can run lower air pressure depending on the terrain I ride in area that are extremely rocky steep,loose & down right nasty in the dry summer months. Dusty & loose.
You can also get a spray bottle with soap and spray your wheel and bubbles you’ll find where the air is escaping
Also, the 170s are way better
With your tire pressure, keep going down 1/2 psi until the tires start feeling to draggy on the trail, then go back up 1 psi.
Most of my slow leaks in my tubeless have come down to the valve core or the where the valve goes through the rim. Those gum wall GC's look sick!
Yeah.... Lots of people continue to ride 2.5" and above tires. Cushy, but slow!
I almost ride rigid exclusively. So predictable and efficient. For chainrings, I go to a 34 X 15 through 20 - depending on terrain (Single speed) the larger gearing is ever so slightly more efficient. See my profile picture... Might be a little obsessed.
In my teens, my friends and I used to ride our BMX bikes everywhere, on all types of terrain. Rigid mountain bike just seems like a large BMX with bigger wheels, better brakes, and more gears. I can see the appeal in that.
I prefer longer cranks like 175mm, but that's mostly for steep hard climbs, and me having a 35in inseam.... 170mm is a nice size too, and changing to a smaller ring is smart. The tires look perfect for that terrain if you want lots of grip. Perfect trail for a rigid, heck even more gnarly would be nice.
Im saving up for an electric full sus and you can't stop me
Definitely try out both full power and lightweight ebikes. I found I like the lightweight ones better, they still have enough power to make climbs a breeze, but feel like a normal bike on the descent and not a 60lb tank.
The sound is way less annoying with low power units, it really makes a difference in the quality of the experience...
Had great luck with GC tires, I run them on my Spur and they’ve been great.
As I’ve said previously, I can’t recommend the Silca tire pressure calculator enough….do it!
definitely the right move going to a 32 tooth front chainring. I like a 32, even a 30. I have had some bikes that even a 28 is good. Especially if you really need the climbing power. My bikes are generally 7, 8, or 9 speed. I like the lower climbing gear because I hate climbing. lol
First thing I did on my new bike last year was change out the chainring, it came with a 32t, I swapped it to a 30t since our front range climbs are fairly steep and I'm nowhere near skinny enough to ride a 32t on our climbs haha.
Should try oval chainings they'll help with climbing and have a smoother pedal cadence
I had a similar problem with my. Salsa Warbird. When I went to tubeless, the rear tire could not hold air. The bike shop re-taped the rim in 2021...no problems since in then.
All last summer I rode in Colorado. I had to replace my 34 tooth chainrings with 32. I needed a lower gear ratio for all the climbing. Seemed most folks were also running 32’s.
I'm 6'3" with long legs and my knees get on better with 165mm cranks. I can only get Shimano Deore/SLX in 170 or 175mm though (I've seen some specs online they are doing them in 165mm but can't find them for sale).
There are cheap MTB GXP cranks sold in China like from CruzBikes (and another two companies have straight out copied their design recently!) But feel they may not be strong enough for taller/heavier riders. They have allowed me to cheaply find out what length is best for my knees though.
Forget issues with pedal strikes. Shorter cranks and thinner pedals can only go so far. Technique is where you stop pedal strikes.
i have 165mm crank arms on my 23" Specialized Status 160 and on my 23" Trek Roscoe 7.......makes a huge difference on both bikes..!!!1
Funny that you also are going to 170mm cranks, which tend to be 'standard' even on smaller bikes. Might even want to consider going smaller, say 165mm. I'm building a full rigid (Ritchey Ascent) and went with 165mm cranks/32t ring, down from 170mm on my other bikes. Will be curious to see if I notice any difference.
BTW, I also look forward to hearing more about the breezer thunder, & comfort on that steel fork as time goes on. I have a full rigid alu 'emtb' that I threw a RS Judy fork on bc as a bigger rider, my weight & already really heavy bike on a rigid alu fork was not a good combo on trails. The Judy plus better tires has made a massive difference. Hoping things are different with the Ascent on the steel fork. But I'm setting it up more as a gravel touring bike for fire roads & pavement but where I can dip onto some occasional single-track.
You should try an oval chain ring.
I’ve heard great things about that
@@MattyActive it feels weird at first but after a few minutes, it feels natural. It evens out the weak spot in your pedal stroke. and helps make climbing easier.
I have 2.35 Mezcal’s on my rigid Surly Krampus, and I run them between 18-20psi- with your inserts you should try between 15-18psi in my opinion…
As of tire pressure with an insert just keep it around 25 lb plus or minus one or two and you'll be happy
You should now try a trek farley 7 😊
very cool changes, I'll be curious how you like them long term
A Matty in town for the weekend wanna try and get a ride in or do lunch or dinner. Let me know.
Stan's tape is impossible to get perfect using thumb only, you need to use a rag or microfiber towel to slide it over it.
But I still had issues with leaks, but only front tyre my front has been cursed for 2 years now I think that was with two layers a si had to use that to get it to cover edge to edge. 🤔😜 I've tried WTB tape an same issue, tape moved from the edge. Gorilla tape did that too, but at slower rate. I tried with one layer. The tape was easier to get to stick, and was thinner, conformed better, and covered dedge to edge on 30mm Dt Swiss rim. But maybe I need two layers, maybe tape moved. Not sure what to do. Maybe it's the cornering, and type of riding I do, making the tyre push the tape. I don't know.
Man I'm so jealous of the riding you have out there. There is nothing like this in Pennsylvania for sure. Now change those brakes to cantilever to get the real 80's experience.
Depends what part of Pa . Alot of good riding here!!
I'm surprised you didn't put specialized butchers on I got a pair for my 29er which is now at my brother's place in Mesa Arizona although that's all he has left the bike was stolen before I was able to switch tires
Was even thinking about going shorter 165 ?
What chainstay protector is that…I need one!
My knees like shorter cranks.
Try 165mm cranks !!!
I switched from 175 to 165 and it's more efficient but I also went from 30t to 32t
1:03 which bike car rack is that ?
how does it feel going over bumps and rocks
It’s definitely rough but it gets easier once you learn how to soak up the bumps.
How common are rattle snakes on those trails?
They are very common out here. Definitely have to watch out for them
@@MattyActive Yeah, I saw a story about a boy mountain biking in Colorado with his dad; boy fell off his bike and landed on a rattlesnake that then bit him on the chest.
Edit to add: That's why I hate "single tracks" that are only wide enough to accommodate a bike tire, and flanked by overgrowth that you can't see what's right next to the trail.
I live in California by Santa Barbara & we have a lot of snakes in general & a lot of Rattlesnakes all over. I’m an vid outdoor person & a few weeks ago walking in some low grass was a decent sized rattlesnake coiled up ready to strike it never rattled its tall & from my experience most don’t unless very agitated. I always look down & all around when walking is the only reason I avoided it.
@@Casitascrawlers Yeah, it's a myth that they always rattle before striking.
We have timber rattlers and copperheads and those suckers both hang out in trees as well as on the ground.
The butler did it.
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take the Roscoe back out.....!! its ashamed your not putting time on that bike...👍👍👍👍👍👍
For sure, that Roscoe needs some action. Check out some more trails besides Betasso and M/W
this guy has zero clue what he is talking about idk why companies give RUclipsrs who know nothing about a sport they have barely participated in to review products. tubeless with a cush core just sounds like running tubes with more steps.
Walmart bikes always breaks. Nothing new there. That's why I don't buy them.
This isn't the ozark lol
@@amenson1997 oooohhh, for a minute there, I thought it was. He was constantly doing videos on that 😆
@@kevinburke1325 Understandable haha. Stay safe out there!
I highly recommend anyone who buys a Walmart bike go over EVERY bolt tighten/torque it. That's the real problem!! Not so much the bike.
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