I have never put the tyre and inner tube on at the same time. I always put one side of the tyre on the wheel then stuff the flat inner tube into the tyre, then I struggle to get the other side of the tyre on the wheel without pinching the inner tube. Great tip, I'll use this method from now on. Cheers 👍

Great video Gianni. Someone might have mentioned this, but to make the tires last longer I rotate them at around at their mid-life span. The rear wears quicker then the front, so by moving the less worn front tire to the back, and the back to the front, one buys a bit more time before replacement is needed. I have been doing this on all my bikes for years. It's a good way to save a few $$. But of course when going on a longer trip I always start with brand new tyres. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you. Needed to know. Well done. Have tyres will travel! Happy trails. 🚀

Great Video! Thanks a lot for sharing it!

Love your Channel!, I find it easier that when putting on the tyre to start from the valve working each side of the bead into the rim equal distance so you meet on the opposite side of the valve.

Take a look at the Tyre Glider as an aid to deal with the Marathon Plus tyre

I always enjoy watching the nice lady on Brilliant Bikes channel refitting a Brompton tyre with her hands alone.. no tyre levers at all! Considering she is really quite a "dainty" personage, I was impressed I have to say. So I tried it for myself. Yes, I succeeded ... ... eventually! Phew!

Great video. I save an 'almost done" tire as well. I would recommend buying 303 Aerospace protectant. It rejuvenates the rubber on the tires you store and your current tires after a bike wash.

Thank you, well explained as usual.

Schwalbe Marathon are directional tires: the threads pattern are design to only rotate in one direction. So, when installing them, ensure the “rotation” indication on the sidewall points in the right direction.

Yesterday I surprisingly received a Manila envelope from Amazon. What? Inside was the Lezyne Microfloor Drive HVG. I was expecting a floor pump taller than my knee. This Microfloor is the length of my forearm. And it's light. Thanks, Gianni. I also have the Veeape Mini Tire Inflator. It's electronic. You just push a button and it inflates your tire to the desired psi. It's a little heavy though. I'm giving the Veepe to a homeless person. I also have the Lezyne Pressure Drive Hand Pump. I don't like it because it doesn't have a gauge.

Hi Gianni-really great video-was unfortunate enough to have a dodgy inner tube on my 2 week old Brompton-the guys at the bike shop changed the tube but suggested I replace my marathon racers with marathon plus-I’ve read Brompton don’t recommend them-do you know why and should I upgrade to marathon plus-I’m hoping to tour France when I can!

After experiencing several punctures this autumn from blackthorn cuttings (two punctures of my trailer’s cheap tyres and one puncture of my Brompton Marathon) I became good at changing tyres (😆) but also researched puncture resistance. Decided against Tannus as such bad grip and instead fitted the thickest tyre I could find for relevant wheel size: Marathon Plus on the Brompton and Marathon on the trailer. The Plus is a much heavier tyre but no punctures so far (Schwalbe describe it as ‘flat free’ - the outer tyre can be penetrated ie punctured but not the inner tube). In this cold weather thd last thing I could cope with would be settling down at the side of a road with freezing fingers to fix a flat! 🤞

Excellent video!

Thanks, I do hate changing the rear tire on the road so I too never let it wear down too much. Do you ever rotate front and rear tires. P.S. I tried the slick Schwalbe One tire and hated it. No flats but more uncomfortable and I felt even slower. Go figure.

You will find it much easier when replacing the tyre to engage both sides on the rim by the valve. Then work your way round the rim finally fitting the tyre onto the rim working away from the valve. It is important to make sure the tyre bead is in the centre of the rim. That way you can fit the tyre by hand without the use of tyre levers. This method also works with Marathon Plus tyres which are more of a challenge to fit.

Really enjoy your videos , I’m from the uk in Cornwall, I take great inspiration from your travels and I plan to get the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff and cycle down to Spain on the cycle route. I had a blow out on my Brompton rear marathon tyre . I then decided to change both for the tannus solid tyre and now have no stress on getting a puncture . Subject to Brexit free movement I am planning to move to Turin in 2022 for a few years as I am 58 and retired . I plan to rent a nice apartment in the centre. Thanks.

nice but in 2021 you can use the continental contact urban instead of the weak schwalbe marathon Family tires. Try it and love it.

Hi. Greetings from Argentina. How do you compare in terms of confort an effort the Bromton witj a 20 inch foldable bike such as Tern or Dahon?

I always use Marathon tyres there the best for high pressure I run mine 110 psi . In all the years of changing rear tyres on my Brompton it never occurred to me to fold the rear and change it

If the inner surface of the tire is wetted with liquid soap where it touches the rim, it is much easier to assemble the wheel.

¿Buenas, disculpa me podrías decir que puños o empuñaduras llevas en tu brompton?

Very informative video thanks.

Over time the rubber gets dry and becomes more prone to catch stones, which over time work themselves through the rubber and cause punctures. It is a good practice to inspect the tires regularly and remove any objects on their way inside. I used to do this cleaning operation on the fly when riding my racing bike by scraping with the upper leather of the shoe on the back wheel, and with the padded part of my glove on the front wheel. Warning! Do practice this at home, not in traffic! :-) I always use the Schwalbe Kojak for city riding. They have no tire tread at all and never captures any objects. I love them! Interesting fact: over the years I have run through piles of broken glass but never found a piece of glass causing a puncture, only small sharp stones. What is your experience?

Gianni, I wonder why don't you use Brompton toolkit for changing tyres?

Thanks

I’m trying the new Continental ones out at the moment, seem decent but I don’t know how they woild compare to marathons for touring

What do you think about Tanus tire for brompton its so popular now, i wish you make a full review pros and cons !!

Marathon Plus. If your cycling in Liverpool you need those tyres

Have you tried the Tannus tires? I use them for city riding and they are great. Solid rubber so no flats

What pump do you carry on your tours?

A little soap on the rim can help. Has anyone tried using tyre sealant in the inner tubes

Schwalbe Marathon or Marathon Plus? I know the Marathon Plus are more resistant. But is there any difference in comfort?

Have had a pair of Schwalbe Marathon plus for 3000 miles no punctures

In an emergency, could you use a 16 inch tire intended for a child’s bike?

How complicated, if you not put the air on the tube from the first place you can easily plug it al in without finger

If the marathon lasts 4000km no wonder you're taking the bike :P

15mm not iches

Schwalbe Marathon tires are NOT puncture resistant. Let me repeat that…Schwalbe Marathon tires are NOT puncture resistant. That’s a lie. It’s fault advertisement. I am speaking from personal experience.

Talk about a misleading title.