GIRLS GO OFF ROAD - Not quite the ending I wanted!
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- Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2023
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I go gravel riding but never come across routes as bad as that, well done, also a little tip for punctures and getting tyres back on, they feel tight because the rest of the tyre is sat on the edge of the rim, push all the tyre into the middle of the rim there’s a little dip then when you use the tyre levers to put the rest of the tyre on it’ll give some slack to slide over the rim 😊
Thank you :)
I was told to only use tyre levers to remove a tyre there's a risk you may puncture the tube if you use them putting the tyre back on. I don't know what the equivalent of touch wood is to assuage the Demons of Deflation, touch rubber sounds inappropriate.
@@granthardy3550 I’ve always used the plastic tyre levers, never had any issues, I put a bit of air in the tube to give it shape so it doesn’t get trapped 😁 my road tyres are a nightmare, very tight fitting but if I push them into middle of the rim, I notice a big difference in fitting them
Amy, two good tips here. If you push the tyre into the middle of the rim you should be able to put it on with your thumbs. Those look like strong tyres but it should be possible. Also always put a bit of air in the tube or you’ll catch it and end up with another puncture and no tube.
It’s a practice thing but pushing the tyre into the centre of the wheel is the big difference. I also have some washing up liquid in a plastic pot to smear round the wheel rim. That makes life really easy but don’t over do it or you have soap on the tyre.
I also had to learn this the hard way, Amy. A puncture on a tubeless ready rim. The middle of the rim is deeper. The secret is to put the side wall of the tire in this deeper section to get the rest of it over the rim side.
(yes, i'm riding tubeless on one of my cycocross bikes to lower the pressure, but on my road bike I stay with inner tubes. But the rims are TLR, so I had the same issue on my one and only puncture.Still had the Conti 5000s mounted, the bike came with. Then I changed them after the puncture.... With old non TLR-rims the change was easier.
Downside of cycling! Thanks for the advice :)
The problem with getting older is we all take life to serious. It is good to go back to being a kid again, getting wet & covered in mud, without a care in the world but happy 😃
Yes exactly!! A bit of mud is fun!
Good riding . You have to try doing tyres in garage i think you soon get it and make sure bead in middle of rim
Get hold of the Tyre Glider. I saw them advertised and thought they were a gimmick initially, but they really work, make getting those tighter tyres back on those tubeless ready rims a breeze 👍 Great vids, by the way, keep on doing your stuff for mental health - I’m high functioning autistic, so have a few issues with the world, but cycling is my saviour.
Second that! I don't want seem like a shill, but I got one last summer & I don't fear flats any more. It doesn't always make it super easy if the tyre is tight, but it takes it from "impossible" to "i did it...eventually!"
Depends on tyre and/or rim
Hi Amy, a little puncture tip is to always take the tyer off on the opposite side to the valve and then put back on the same way. Saying that some wheels and tyres are so hard to get on and off again. Great ride and on some trails not far from me
also push the tyre bead into the middle of the wheel where there is a groove. do the same when taking the tyre off, push the bead off the edge of the rim to loosen it.
Do what I do. I practice at home so I am better prepared when a flat does happen while out riding. Also invest in a crank brothers tire lever.
Went that way yesterday on my gravel bike , from Sawley , Trent Lock , Beeston Weir , Nottingham on to the Velo Varde cafe and then back via the Grantham canal at Cotgrave , Trent End , Clifton Wood and Barton in Fabis past Ratcliffe P/Stn along Bunny Rabbit Lane to the Marina and home for a cuppa, the Willow tree is still across the path ( 5:39) , Looks like you still had a great time even with a puncture.Xx
Sounds lovely! yes was still a great day :D
Crankbrothers Speedier Tyre Lever or also make sure no air in innertube and just keep going around the tyre pushing to the centre of the wheel where it is the deepest and persevere because it will give you very small amounts each time. If you don't it will not work.There is a knack to it and once you've got it you will understand.
This tire lever does wonders. It's helped me a few times on the trails when I had flats. I went nearly a year without a flat and all of a sudden, two last month (one at the beginning and one towards the end) and believe it or not, both happened on my gravel bike due to busted valve stems.
Amy I used to cycle. I gave up because I could not fix a puncture. I get your mental health stuff. I just can get out of my chair. Spent whole life being fit. Now my brain takes over and destroys me. Thank you for your videos
I'm so sorry to hear that, wishing you all the best
Spotted the title - thought this should be a good lark. You managed great Amy! Bummer about the puncture, I had a ride recently where I fixed 5(!) punctures - also very short on distance but not on time! So annoying. For tyres look for ones with a kevlar bead (they fold up) rather than wire, way easier to get off and on. Also always pinch the bead away from the rim edge into the middle of the rim well, all round the tyre - this loosens the bead up so that it can move more easily. Definitely put sludge in your tubes, a must for offroad riding. No need to remove the tyre just pump it up again and you're off.
Thank you for the tips! 5 in one ride, that sounds horrible!
Go tubeless Amy they are game changing, also for the mud go for dual sided pedals so your not clipped in and it will give you a bit more confedence.
Tubeless still requires regular maintenance, more so in my opinion. If the bike doesn’t get ridden at least once a week, the sealant will pool in one spot and harden. Then she has to learn how to use a plug kit, especially for a thorn the size that caused her flat- and she still has to carry spare tubes in case the tears are too big for a plug. Dealing with punctures is easier with tubeless until it isn’t.
@@petesjk sealant doesn't pool and harden in a week. Decent sealant lasts at least 3 months. And since the thorn stayed in the tyre, it's unlikely she would have even realised she had a puncture.
I went tubeless, then back to tubes. Filled the tubes with sealent.
Amy , tubeless is the only way to ride , the saying goes " friends don't let friends ride with tubes " Cheers !
@@Sozzled39 If you don’t ride it during the week, the sealant will pool, and areas around the bead will dry out and other small gaps will dry out. Then you start to lose air.
Great vid , thanks Amy .
Thank you! thanks for watching :)
Some basic old school alloy type Mavic type rims and all that drama is avoided. Those larger section tyres can in most cases be almost totally be pushed on by fingers and thumbs. Always worth practising in the garage at home so you know you can do it if alone . Yep the thorns slide in easy this time of the Year after all the hedge cutting.. Still will be a nicer ride in the better Weather .
HI Amy, some sections there were seriously yuk, I recently did my first gravel riding in the Lakes, in similar conditions, my solution to my clean bike OCD, was to hire a gravel bike, much less bothered about the mud then, however, I did look after the bike like it was my own, really enjoyed my new cycling experience, looking forward to my next gravel ride in the Lakes (hiring a bike again)😊
As always really enjoyed your video.
Sounds great! Ahh yes that's the only downside, the bike cleaning. I spent the afternoon cleaning mine after this! Glad you enjoyed the video :D
Looks like storms have created some work for trail maintenance crews. The trick for mounting tires is to seat bead of the tire in the middle channel, which should allow more slack for the other bead to get over the rim. Some rims are just notorious for being difficult, and the trend toward wider rims will only make this worse. A tire mounting tool that provides more leverage is becoming more popular.
No tears this time! So winning!
Yay! :D
As others have stated in the comments, just get yourself one of those "double pronged" easy tyre lever tools.
( BBB or newer versions are available )
Bottom prong sits against back rim, Top prong hooks under tyre, pulling it onto the wheel. Practise a couple of times at home, problem eradicated when you're miloneys from home on the
"horse", you'll be laughing in the face of a puncture, even on your lonesome :)
With your spare tube carry a contact lens case filled with washing liquid so when you get to the tight part of the tyre lubricate the rim and tyre edge so it slips over the rim easy always works for me as my wheels/tyres are a very tight fit.
Ohh that's a good idea thank you!
Had a punctured recently and a few days later changed the tyres and I noticed that the new tyres were much easier to get on and off with my bike.
Wheel size, tyre thickness, tyre type probably make a difference, so you must have an unlucky combination. Plus, I realise after trying different ones in the process, tyre levers are really different. Maybe worth trying a few different ones on your bikes before you go out, find a combination of levers and tyres you know you can use, and take them on your trips if possible.
Nice video.
Thank you! Yes I defo need to look at other options, glad you like the video :)
Great video Amy. Shame your ride was cut short. Think I'll go make myself a chai latte 😋
Thank you! Ohh you've made me fancy one now!
I use to call for help - recently mended a friends puncture on a ride using a tyre glider- was so proud !! with two previous broken wrists could never use tyre levers. 😀
Ohh yes Kyle absolutely loves the tyre glider, I think I need to give it another go!
Go tubeless! For gravel it's a no brainer!
Puncture was unfortunate. Explore getting a Crank Bros tyre leaver tool. Puts tyres on and off very easily. Still needs a bit of grunt but far easier and quicker plus so simple to use. Made of plastic so very light weight and easy to carry in a saddle pouch with a spare tube and repair kit. Think you can still get them from Wiggle and not silly expensive especially if they can save a ride. Well done any way.
Thank you :)
I tried multiple times over a week to get a tire on once: the weather changed and warmed up and it went on with no drama in the end, but when it was cold and rainy it was a no go. Any Maloneys are good maloneys i reckon.
100% yes the weather defo makes a difference!
Any, I just❤your personality.
Just as Beautiful on the inside as you are Beautiful!
Bike fit is the best thing you can ever do for riding a bike, correct fitment + comfort = power and smiles :)
Well funnily enough I have just booked one! Finally!
@@amy.cycling.adventures nice one! Remember to write all measurements down to swap between bikes, especially if seatposts come out to fit into cars/travel
I can only say , get a tyre glyder , they are a god send .
Miss Amy, First off, Thank you for a fantastic video. Trail rides are so much fun. For you get to be a kid again getting dirty and having fun. Bummer bout the tire. I would like to make a suggestion on fixing a flat. Find an old used rim and a trash tire/tube and practice getting the tire off the rim and replacing the tube then resetting the tire a few times. This will help you build confidence and knowledge so when it does happen on a ride it will be no problem. Hope your walk with Chester was grand.
Thank you! Yes walk with Chester was lovely thanks.
I just started watching and hope those fools don’t drag you through a mud bog again and call it gravel! Many of us out here wanted to drag them into a dark ally for a serious talking to!😅
Haha! Unfortunately the mud was unavoidable that day!
Tubeless is a suggestion I have seen. For the tire situation. The way I do it after many punctures is a) seat the tire first on the opposite side to the valve. Seat last at the valve B) take your shoes off and and put your feet on top of the wheel with toes between spokes. This often gives you extra purchase to pull up on the tire and over the rim. Weird but works for me.
Try the rehook tyre glider. It's amazing.
Agreed. Another Tyre Glider user here,
Amy - It seems you need tires with a more aggressive, _knobby tread in for better grip_ in those muddy / winter conditions. Those stock tires are probably for dry conditions.
Hello Amy, there's a tool you can buy called a helping hand that helps with getting tyres on and off the rims, its awesome
Also the Var tyre lever is the way to go. Practise at home. On,off,on,off. Can't comment on tubeless as I don't use them. Plus disposable gloves.
Now then: anywhere off road this time of year is gonna be wet & sloppy.....I think niges route was a baptism of fire but this new route looks pretty good is it a set or made up route. As for yer tyre get a tyre glider it really works & watch how to use vids....
'Ull' east yorkshire.
When putting your tires back on, the bead on both sides of the tire should be unseated and in the channel in the middle of the rim. This will make it easier to get the last bit of tire back on the rim. It’s a good idea to practice this at home before you ride. Of course you can switch to tubeless and carry plugs to fill larger punctures. Small punctures should seal themselves.
Every time you mechanically touch a bike I want to reach thru my computer screen and help you. You're like a fish out of water!! Ha!.....No worries nice vid. Cheers, Pjw
Haha yes I defo need to improve!
Get a Gerber Dime multitool (its small and weighs nothing) - it has pliers and other useful stuff and a Dyna plug to fix the puncture. No need top remove the tyre. 👍
Thanks, I've tried all sorts but I defo need to keep looking for new options!
Don't let it put you off Amy, we have endless conversations in our club about the P word or as we refer to it, "she cannot be named" Lol!
Haha I won't let it put me off don't you worry, at least I know I'm not the only one!
Great video Amy. That mental health stuff is great - the amount of people who struggle and say nothing is scary. Can’t Nige or someone show you how to them tyres? It’s only technique, doesn’t need any strength or iron man fingers. I was watching that video thinking ‘give it a push there, so close!’ It is harder in the winter though. Have you got a spare wheel and tyre in the house you can practise on? If ever you’re near the Humber Bridge we’ll fix up a tyre fitting training session.
Thank you! Glad you like the video, yes I hope that by sharing it’ll encourage more people to talk ☺️ yes I have been practicing and managed it at home but always a different story on a ride 🤦♀️ thank you!
funny have changed many many tyres over the years but in summer got some new tyres for my daughters bike what a nightmare she was doing a charity ride a few weeks later and i was really worried she could get a puncture and not be able to get tyre off and on
Hope the charity ride went well!
Summer: How fast can we get from A-B? Winter: CAN we get from A-B? The difference between S + W in off-roading is staggering haha. Makes it interesting I guess.
I always carry a tyre seating tool in my back pocket much easier to get your tyre back n again
Remember that a small number of miles of this kind of riding gives your body a workout equivalent to a lot longer road ride. And it's fun ! After over half a century of taking tyres on and off I find they are a LOT tighter than they used to be. I guess it's because these days they need to take 120psi without popping off the rim.
True!
Falling off your bike off road is usually a lot less painful than on the road and you have survived two incidents with cars. I ride as much on gravel as I can to avoid road riding . Luckily I have hundreads of miles of gravel routes near me in South Wales.
True! Ohh that sounds great, I need to explore more local routes to me, Monsal trail is on the list. Thanks for watching and enjoy your rides!
Punctures? What are they like, lucky to be on a group ride at least.
Taking tires off is a lot harder in the cold weather, I bet you would manage in the summer.
Yes defo a lot harder when it's cold!
You should always know your seat to pedal distance. Day 1 stuff.
Cobbles? If it's Flanders/Roubaix you need to ride them. Nothing like them over here. Plenty of info on RUclips.
Awesome off you hug
some tyres are so hard to get over the rim, i know.
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Those tyres would be great for tubeless, I converted my MTB 10 years ago and would never go back to tubes.
Get on board with a tru-tension Tyre monkey. I was sceptical at first, but tyres glide on like a dream.
Same shape as a normal Tyre lever, so fits into a tool pouch/bottle neatly. Saves you smashing your knuckles on spokes as well🤬😜.
Keep up trying at your own pace on the gravel. Confidence and skills will come!👍
Thank you i'll have a look at that, and yes hopefully! Thanks :D
I use my gravel bike for poorly surfaced lanes, tarmac, forestry roads and sustrans type trails - I would normally only ride routes like in the video, on my gravel bike in dryer conditions.... and would usually do sloppy muddy trais, rocky trails and singletrack on my mountain bike. I think the more upright stance, wider bars and wider tyres on a mountain bike put you in a more commanding position where you have better control off-road, particularly for downhill, where you can lower your centre of gravity by hanging off the back or by using a dropper post. Is there somebody in your circle of friends who would lend you one to try out? ...or maybe go to a trail centre and hire one/get some coaching - mountain biking is great fun once you get the hang of it, but it doesn't have to be all adrenaline stuff. I usually ride natural trails and mountain tracks and also go bikepacking, which opens up a whole different cycling world!
Your brain sounds like mine! 😂. I'm the same with off road 😂😂 enjoy😊
😂😂😂
First point of tyre on by the valve then pull on in both directions simultaneously and keep stretching both sides of the tyre away from the valve as you put it on bit by bit. If you don't keep stretching it as you pull it on you'll never get the last section on as demonstrated here.
VERY GOOD 👍 😂😂😹
That was a brutal slog. I love gravel riding when I’m not on the road but it appeared to have some extra misery thrown in…especially with the muddy downhill and the rice fields. Haha.
Thank you for sharing your great videos. I always love them. I would echo the gentleman that mentioned the dual sided pedals. I always had those on my mountain bike. It’s like having a climbing side and a descending side. They would definitely help you get more comfortable and confident with the sketchy stuff.
Have an amazing week and stay safe.
Thank you so much for watching, glad you like the videos! And thanks for the advice :)
That was a fantastic route for confidence building, well done for giving gravel another try 👍. I'm of the opinion tubeless would've saved you in this instance. And, have a little bit more faith in yourself and the bike, that hill you walked could probably have been ridden, let the bike do its thing and be gentle on the brakes. Although I do understand this can seem daunting at first. Well done you 👌
Thank you! Thanks for watching :)
I would consider going tubeless maybe? For getting your tyre off and back on a tyreglider is a great tool for the job!
yes thinking about it! and Kyle loves the tyre glider I need to give it more of a go.
Great ride but again a lot of it isn't gravel, you defo need to head up to a proper gravel area!!
You must have tubeless ready tyres I think if they are that tight as mine are the same. I just switched to non tubeless ready and they are a piece of cake to change 😊
Yes would like to ride some proper gravel paths haha!
A little copper grease on the back of those brake pads will stop the squealing.
Looked good fun shame about the puncture
How many gravel riders does it take to repair a puncture?🤔
Answer ..5 ! 😂
Well u won't do that again so a great lesson 😅As a rule if u cannot replace or repair a flat at home including tubeless then u definitely won't be able to do it in the rain wind cold darkness .
When I first started mtb and got a flat 10miles from home in the woods , in the dark and raining and I could not fix the flat so had to peddle back on a flat tyre xcountry for 10mikes. Now I always carry spare inner tubes . I dont wanna do that again 😂.
Keep going on the gravel Amy the countryside bridleway stuff is awesome all 4 seasons 💪👍
Haha yes! i have practiced at home and I can do it, spent quite a few evenings practicing but think the coldness played a part in it too!
It's easier to fit folding tyres, with the Kevlar bead proving more manoeuvrable than a metal bead.
Have you considered the tubeless set up?
Yes more and more each time this happens haha!
I think…it’s time for a new wheel set… try hunt. They have a 60 day return policy…
My last wheel set would take 3 hours to change a wheel. Some tyre combos are impossible.. maybe canyon will allow for a warranty claim??
Ya gotta go tubeless with them tyres . Pain in zee arse getting them off 👍 i got the same bike....
Yes thinking about it! Ohh yay, love this bike!
Tubeless defo worthwhile gravel
You should consider going tubeless for off road
Get a tyre glider. Much easier to get tyres on and off.
Hehehe and hehehe again to see girls fixing their own punctures !!!! In my experience girls with punctures (punctures on their bikes lol) just normally stand there fluttering their eyelashes at the men on the clubrun to fix them. But seens as its a girls day out then you have to fix them. I do hope no nails where broken in this rare moment captured on video 😂😂
And here's a great instructional video on dealing with tight tires
ruclips.net/video/QRMvsprubOU/видео.htmlsi=lPgYeIHCNM-j6e20
Using this method will mean you can easily fit right tyres
Buy a trye key trye lever 👌🏻
7:08 there's definitely a knack to getting a tyre back on. It can actually be done with no tyre levers at all as proved by my friend who likes to show off after he's watched someone struggle for a while!
Haha I think I need to get some tips from your friend!
Where on earth does all that hair go when you're on the bike? 😁
Haha that's why I don't usually take my helmet off, it's a mess under there!
What to do... buy the tyre glider amy you wouldn't regret it.
I don't know how susceptible you are to the N+1 problem with bikes, but I'd say you're better off with a hardtail mtb before a gravel bike for building confidence off road, especially muddy conditions. Your weight is further back, the handling is less twitchy and the handlebars are wider. Downside is that it would probably feel slow, especially given how much road riding you do!
Looked like mountain bike terrain.
Paris Ruebaix?
Get yourself a tyre glider and throw them tyre levers away tyre glider will get any tyre on and off
That left brake...
Yeah I noticed your shifters could do with some attention. Likely taken a knock in and out of the car. Your wrists must be feeling it! Is simple to realign them.
Yes I need to sort it, silly me just being so busy and not taking the time to sort it, it was actually from a very minor fall off on some grass!
Just find a saddle bag big enough to keep Kyle/bike mechanic in?
Now there's a great idea!
It must be annoying getting mansplained all the time. But …. go tubeless. I’ve had 1 puncture all year on all sorts of daft surfaces on both bikes (road and gravel) 14000km so far. Game changer.
I think I'm going to make the move!
Tubeless for the win! Pull the thorn out and carry on riding.
I'd have left it in, less of a hole to seal then.
fab news i want to tell you
go tubeless!, pull the nail out and plug it!
It still astounds me that after all these years...
Fancy car, fancy bikes and fancy gear, and yet I never saw, or heard a single bell.
It is common sense and common courtesy, that when taking your bikes onto paths and trails, to have a bell, and use it, but you can only use it if you have one in the first place.
After countless miles of cycling, I actually wear the bells out eventually.
Trouble is I still get put in with the same arrogant group who think the trail is just for them and their bike.
It still astounds me that when I use my bell people take zero notice of it, or even more ironic complain that it startled them !! we all need to be a bit more aware and tolerant
Each to their own, for me I just don’t get this gravel riding.
I can see the MTB thing if you like that kind of thing. Apparently it improves your bike handling skills?
I just don’t see the fun in riding through a field and getting full of mud.
Ride the way that you enjoy I say :) I defo prefer the road!
I stopped using tubeless rims and tyres for this very reason. Effin nightmare getting them on and off especially in the cold!
Put mudgards on your bikes you will have a clean bike and clothes.
Great video as usual, but that is NOT a gravel ride at all, that is cross country mountain biking…so you need a MTB, not a gravel bike….
You don't "need" an MTB at all, any bike with the correct tyres will do. Yes it's more of an XC route, but it's more fun on a gravel bike. Ever heard of under biking?
Agree to disagree…👍🏻
Thank you! Yes the 'gravel' was lacking a little haha but enjoyed it all the same!
@@amy.cycling.adventures it’s all about confidence, sometimes you seem to mentally talk yourself out of it before you are even hitting the bad stuff, I was the same with MTB I am 58 years old and love it now, but took a few years for me to gain confidence on some of the red trails…
Amy your friends both male & female take on some terrible "gravel" rides This videos one I wouldn't ride in the sunshine let alone in autumn. Re your tyres they appear to be too light for those tracks and with the hole in that tyre Tubeless a plug was not going to fix it and end up with sealant all over your bike and yourself. Stick to riding with your personal mechanic aka Kyle
Haha, Kyle the personal mechanic is back riding now he's recovered from his cold thankfully!
Is that left lever turned in more than the right. No big deal but it would annoy me. Why don't you and kyle get on some mtbs and go do a course. Make a good video and improve your riding off road. You may even enjoy it
Yes it is I need to sort it out haha! Ohh think that's a bit scary for me!
Mud v Gravel...Mud Won. Get a MTB and enjoy your 'gravel'