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Get yourself one you guys! I will never ride without one again.

Use it for at least two years now (could be even longer). Don't wanna miss it ever again. It makes it so easy to work on tyres.

I've had this for about one and a half year, and I agree 100% with everything said in the review, with the exception of its right-handedness. I happen to be left-handed, and I haven't had much issue mounting a tyre by pusing with my right hand. But maybe other people have less strength in their wrong hand. Other than that, it's a godsend for the dreaded tubeless rim + tough tyre combo, and yes, its slight shortcomings when unseating tyres are more than compensated by how good it is seating them.

@VeloObscura

6 ай бұрын

Great to hear from a lefty! I heard from Kevin, who created the Tyre Glider, and he says there's a new version in the works that addresses some of the issues I mentioned. I'm looking forward to trying it!

Awesome. I saw this on wheels to wonder vid. Worth a buy.

I used the Glider on a set of Renee Hearse Fleecer Ridge tires - if you don't own one of these, don't think -- just buy it!

Tyre glider is definitely a game changer but combined with soft taps from a rubber mallet in the workshop it's mind blowing 😊

@VeloObscura

6 ай бұрын

Ah, you invoked the persuader! Good call! A workshop essential!

@jimbo9030

6 ай бұрын

@@VeloObscura work smarter, not harder 🤣

I need to buy one. I have very poor hand strength.

Good honest review and like yourself I did think it was definitely designed for right handed people,maybe the company will bring out a left handed one if they are made aware of your review

@VeloObscura

5 ай бұрын

I've been chatting to Kevin, who is the creator of the Tyre Glider, and he has a new model due for release later this year. I'm not sure what improvements he has lined up, but I'm looking forward to seeing it!

I've had a flat tyre on a marathon plus - left to the side for a few weeks. Just ordered this. looks good.

@VeloObscura

2 ай бұрын

Yes, even the venerable Marathon Plus gets a puncture from time to time. 😅

@stoneageman18

2 ай бұрын

@@VeloObscura It worked very well. Not perfect but I can do it on my own (3 times already)

@VeloObscura

2 ай бұрын

Keep an eye out for the new version of the Tyre Glider coming soon.

bought a couple of them they work perfect knack is to get your body weight into it.

@VeloObscura

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I've had a bit more practice now and you're right. That's definitely the knack!

That does seem like a gamechanger. Struggling to get a tyre back on after a puncture in the cold of winter as your body loses all its warmth is such a frustrating process

@VeloObscura

6 ай бұрын

Numb fingers unable to grip anything! This certainly makes it easier! 😁

Bought a tyre glider about year a go used it a few times, but the 'hook' you ise to get under the bead of the tyre is quite thick so i still needed to resort to a normal tyre lever to start the removal off. When putting a particularly stubborn Continental tyre on i managed to break the hook that goes over the wheel rim, so now its just for removing tyres!

@VeloObscura

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I can see that. I had a bit of difficulty too. I spoke to the creator, Kevin, and he says there's a new model in the works with some tweaks to address the issues I mentioned in the video. It should be excellent!

Really top quality video mate!

@VeloObscura

3 ай бұрын

Thank-you mate!

Great video. I had problems with the Schwalbe mahrathon plus 28-622 for my city bike, could not get it on the other side at all. This is a great tool and highly recommended!! The last piece gave a bit of trouble but with the help of the other hand hold firmly on the end that is not fitted and use the tool the last piece. Just one quenstion, has anyone exprience that the Tyre glyder destroyere the tube?? Also kudos to the manufacturer for making a great tool!!!

@VeloObscura

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have a bit of a "technique" that helps with that last stubborn part of the tyre. Once the Tyre Glider gets stuck, I just back it up a bit and release all the tension, then regrip and push it again. Give it a try! 😁 I haven't had any issues with any damage to tubes, but I run 100% tubeless now, so I'm unlikely to be able to test that. Why do you ask? Have you had any issues? Cheers

@erikmortensen1091

4 ай бұрын

@@VeloObscura Thanks for the tip! That's right You use tubeless tires I had forgotten that..... Today is the first time I use it. I therefore simply wanted to know if there is a risk of damaging the cylel tube. It could be that there was someone who had some experience and something I should be aware of.

@JohnSmith-ox7xc

2 ай бұрын

@@erikmortensen1091 Yes it's still possible to damage inner tube. Nicked a tpu tube and a created a sizeable gash on a butyl tube both times because they were caught between the rim and tyre and I tried to brute force it through. It looks like you need some force from the videos but when the tube is caught it's a lot harder to push through, in which case back off, and exam that the inner tube is tucked in as much as possible away from the rim edge.

will this work on DH Casing 27.5" /29" tires?

@VeloObscura

6 ай бұрын

Yep! It takes a bit of muscle, but you can do it. I used it on an enduro casing 29" tyre and it took a bit of work, but I got there. I found that I needed to push it round the bead a little, then back it off, then push it some more. Sort of working my way round in steps. I think if you applied soapy water like another commenter mentioned it would be much easier.

How does it compare to the other one you looked at?

@VeloObscura

6 ай бұрын

I didn't really want to do a direct comparison, but I suppose that's what this is about to a degree! I'd definitely say this one is better overall. The way it puts a tyre on is just magic. However, I might have to give the ease of removing a tyre to the other one - but ONLY JUST - and the other one doesn't fit a tyre even half as well. I just got a message from the inventor of the Tyre Glider and he acknowledged my comments about the ergonomics etc. There's a new version coming later in the year that addresses those issues. Looking forward to seeing what he comes up with!

@sebastiandomagala9233

6 ай бұрын

As the Tyre Glider is the original, etwas first. All others are knock-offs. Buy the original, it is the only one that went through all the R&D.

@VeloObscura

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a bit of a complicated one for me. The Tyre Glider was definitely the first to employ this method and indeed would have taken a fair bit of R&D to get it where it is now - However the other tyre lever I tried that has been accused of being a knock-off lacks all the engineering that makes the Tyre Glider so good. The other one is so basic that I'm not really sure that I could say that it takes advantage of the R&D that the Tyre Glider went through. So, despite the other lever working in the same manner, I don't know if it's as simple as just calling it a "knock-off" as it lacks the refinement of the Tyre Glider - which is probably a good enough reason to buy the Tyre Glider anyway! Cheers for the comments!

Suitable for 12 inch wheels? Fiido q1 e scooter

@VeloObscura

4 ай бұрын

If they're a standard pneumatic tyre like on a bicycle, then I can't see why not!

is there a difference between the blue and red version?

@VeloObscura

Ай бұрын

Nah, just different branding.

A bit of soapy water on the bead makes this tool work 100% better.

@rogerpianoking1945

4 ай бұрын

You could carry a small container of soapy water in the saddle bag on a ride to aid the TG get the tyre off and on. Looks a good tool to use. There is another tool called a tyrekey. I have this one and have found it’s pretty good. I’ve have ordered a TG. The thing I don’t like about ordinary tyre levers is you can easily pinch the inner tube on really difficult tyres when trying to get the tyre back on, which I’ve done and that is a nightmare for your fingers and your sanity because you’ve got to get the damn tyre back off. 😅😂

@VeloObscura

4 ай бұрын

You could definitely do that, but honestly I don't think it's necessary in most cases. It might make the job easier with a touring tyre, but if you're touring then you might even have a small amount of dish soap anyway! 😁 I haven't heard of the Tyre Key, but I'll look it up! You'll love the Tyre Glider - it really makes it easier on the hands, but it's also so straightforward to use. It can make those annoying roadside moments a lot less stressful! 😅

@rogerpianoking1945

4 ай бұрын

@@VeloObscura only thing is, I don’t know if I’ve ordered the latest next generation version TG. Apparently they’ve made changes so it works better on carbon wheels and MTB wheels.

@VeloObscura

4 ай бұрын

I know that Kevin had some improvements to the design, but as far as I'm aware he hasn't released the new version yet. As much as I'm looking forward to trying the new one - the old one works great! 👍🏻

@rogerpianoking1945

4 ай бұрын

@@VeloObscura thank mate. Good to know. 👍

great product. but i am a left hander so this won't work for me at all.

@VeloObscura

5 ай бұрын

You might get on ok after all! Another lefty posted a comment saying that it wasn't a problem for them. Perhaps reply to them if you need more info! Cheers.

@JohnSmith-ox7xc

5 ай бұрын

@@VeloObscura I believe the inventor is left handed, and it works for him.

@VeloObscura

5 ай бұрын

Yep, just spoke to him and you are correct!