Best Practice to Change Bicycle Intertube - Honda Pilot

CarolinaPilot · 07-04-2009, 09:35 PM

I am changing the intertube on my daughters 24" bike. I have the tire off the wheel and have the two tools for helping take a bicycle tire off the wheel. What is the best way to put back on the intertube on the wheel and tire such that I don't damage the intertube? Thank you for the help.

rocky · 07-04-2009, 09:51 PM

I always leave one bead of the tire on the rim. Start by inserting the valve into its position and working it around the rim. Finish by carefully lifting the other bead into position, without squeezing the tube.

RSQ Pilot · 07-04-2009, 10:24 PM

A soapy water solution will help in resetting the bead with the tire bead tool(s). Make sure the valve stem aligns properly in the rim hole and if so equipped the spoke liner doesn't get moved out of place during the re tubing process.

CarolinaPilot · 07-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Ok, so if i understand you guys correctly, I put the intertube on the wheel not stuff it into the tire and then try to mount both at the same time? Thanks.

RSQ Pilot · 07-05-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by CarolinaPilot
Ok, so if i understand you guys correctly, I put the intertube on the wheel not stuff it into the tire and then try to mount both at the same time? Thanks.

plenty of video help here

rocky · 07-05-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by CarolinaPilot
Ok, so if i understand you guys correctly, I put the intertube on the wheel not stuff it into the tire and then try to mount both at the same time? Thanks.

If you have taken the tire completely off the rim, put one bead back on. Then put the inner tube inside the tire with the valve stem sticking out through the hole in the rim. Install other bead on rim, inflate.

Scoobs · 07-05-2009, 09:46 AM

I'm still amazed by how many bicycle "do it yourself videos" think that you need tire levers to change a bike tire. Do not use tire levers, you can pinch the tube. If you have to use tire levers use only plastic ones, not steel. It is easy to take tires off and put them on using only your hands. I'm at my cottage so I don't have the bandwidth to download that video to see if that is what it was about. Once you learn how to do it with your hands you'll never go back to using tire levers. If you google "change bike tire with hands" or something like that you'll probably come across an explanation of the method and some videos. I used the same method last month to change the tube and tire on my wheelbarrow. My wife didn't think it could be done.

Scoobs · 07-05-2009, 10:01 AM

You should always put it bit of air into the tube before remounting the tire bead, otherwise you run the risk of pinching the tube or having a twisted tube inside the tire when you reinflate. Once the tire bead is remounted inflate the tube partially but not fully, rotate the wheel once while pushing down gently on the wheel against the ground to ensure that the bead is seated properly and checking visually at the same time to ensure the tube is not pinched between the rim and tire bead. Once done inflate fully.

bigdadi · 07-05-2009, 12:05 PM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLpPaDzBmLs

Scoobs · 07-05-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally posted by bigdadi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLpPaDzBmLs

That guy in the video is a dweeb. Has the right clothes on but still doesn't know how to do something as simple as changing a tube or a tire using only your hands and nothing else. If I can't find a video of someone changing a tube using only their hands I'll have to make one myself

That guy in the video must get lots of flats, or he rides with people who get lots of flats. 4 tubes? Give me a break.

Scoobs · 07-05-2009, 10:49 PM

I found it, not a video but an explanation. And on a female cyclist's website no less. All those " men " in the videos who needed levers to change a tube or tire should be ashamed of themselves

Levers? Levers? We don't need no stinking levers.

The reason it is very easy to pull a tire off the rim without levers is that the circumference of the tire at the bead, while smaller than that of the outside edge of the rim of the wheel, is larger than the circumference of the inner valley of the wheel. If you get the tire bead on one "side" of the tire to drop all the way down into the valley of the tire the other "side" of the same bead 180' directly opposite will be sticking out beyond the edge of the wheel rim.

CarolinaPilot · 07-07-2009, 06:03 AM

Thank you all for taking the time to help me. Your input is greatly appreciated. Duane

07-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
CarolinaPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boilermaker Country, USA Posts: 299 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best Practice to Change Bicycle Intertube I am changing the intertube on my daughters 24" bike. I have the tire off the wheel and have the two tools for helping take a bicycle tire off the wheel. What is the best way to put back on the intertube on the wheel and tire such that I don't damage the intertube? Thank you for the help. __________________ 06 Steel Blue Ridgeline RTL S/R with tow and fogs. A former 03 Standstone LX-RES w/towing package, x-bars, rear mud flaps, Husky floor liners, cargo mat, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio and Michelin Cross Terrains with full size spare that served me well for over 51K miles. I steer a hydrostatic Honda Harmony HRB215HXA, roto-till with a Honda FG110 and peddle a Honda Trail Pilot bicycle.

07-04-2009, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,175 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I always leave one bead of the tire on the rim. Start by inserting the valve into its position and working it around the rim. Finish by carefully lifting the other bead into position, without squeezing the tube. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

07-04-2009, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
CarolinaPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boilermaker Country, USA Posts: 299 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok, so if i understand you guys correctly, I put the intertube on the wheel not stuff it into the tire and then try to mount both at the same time? Thanks. __________________ 06 Steel Blue Ridgeline RTL S/R with tow and fogs. A former 03 Standstone LX-RES w/towing package, x-bars, rear mud flaps, Husky floor liners, cargo mat, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio and Michelin Cross Terrains with full size spare that served me well for over 51K miles. I steer a hydrostatic Honda Harmony HRB215HXA, roto-till with a Honda FG110 and peddle a Honda Trail Pilot bicycle.

07-05-2009, 09:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm still amazed by how many bicycle "do it yourself videos" think that you need tire levers to change a bike tire. Do not use tire levers, you can pinch the tube. If you have to use tire levers use only plastic ones, not steel. It is easy to take tires off and put them on using only your hands. I'm at my cottage so I don't have the bandwidth to download that video to see if that is what it was about. Once you learn how to do it with your hands you'll never go back to using tire levers. If you google "change bike tire with hands" or something like that you'll probably come across an explanation of the method and some videos. I used the same method last month to change the tube and tire on my wheelbarrow. My wife didn't think it could be done. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

07-05-2009, 10:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should always put it bit of air into the tube before remounting the tire bead, otherwise you run the risk of pinching the tube or having a twisted tube inside the tire when you reinflate. Once the tire bead is remounted inflate the tube partially but not fully, rotate the wheel once while pushing down gently on the wheel against the ground to ensure that the bead is seated properly and checking visually at the same time to ensure the tube is not pinched between the rim and tire bead. Once done inflate fully. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

07-05-2009, 12:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigdadi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 600 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLpPaDzBmLs __________________ BigD 08 VP AWD, AVS window deflectors, Grilletech grille insert & pillar chrome plates, Tomtom GPS, Huskies All Weather Mats & cargo trays.

07-05-2009, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Levers? Levers? We don't need no stinking levers. I found it, not a video but an explanation. And on a female cyclist's website no less. All those " men " in the videos who needed levers to change a tube or tire should be ashamed of themselves Levers? Levers? We don't need no stinking levers. The reason it is very easy to pull a tire off the rim without levers is that the circumference of the tire at the bead, while smaller than that of the outside edge of the rim of the wheel, is larger than the circumference of the inner valley of the wheel. If you get the tire bead on one "side" of the tire to drop all the way down into the valley of the tire the other "side" of the same bead 180' directly opposite will be sticking out beyond the edge of the wheel rim. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

07-07-2009, 06:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
CarolinaPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boilermaker Country, USA Posts: 299 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you all for taking the time to help me. Your input is greatly appreciated. Duane __________________ 06 Steel Blue Ridgeline RTL S/R with tow and fogs. A former 03 Standstone LX-RES w/towing package, x-bars, rear mud flaps, Husky floor liners, cargo mat, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio and Michelin Cross Terrains with full size spare that served me well for over 51K miles. I steer a hydrostatic Honda Harmony HRB215HXA, roto-till with a Honda FG110 and peddle a Honda Trail Pilot bicycle.

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