Glad you got there in the end, James 😀 I always recommend people practice using the TG before having to use it for the first time on a cold and wet roadside. For the experienced cyclist this might not be a game changer but for the millions of bicycle riders it really is. I know a lot of people have found repairing a puncture less daunting since using the Tyre Glider. When I first met Kevin Baker he was working as a council housing officer and had ploughed his savings into developing his brainchild. This was invented out of necessity as he couldn’t change a tight tyre. He’d been through many iterations until he came up with what he thought was the perfect design. He then had to procure the expensive tooling to make his first production model. So given all of that, I don’t think £13 is expensive. Someone is bound to copy it and make it cheaper, but they won’t have any investment to recoup. Having said all of that, he hadn’t envisaged the thicker rims of some carbon wheels, so had to retool to make the groove wider, and that version was launched a couple of days ago. He is a true inventor in a time where most just copy. I only hope we don’t find ourselves needing to use it too often 😀

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

It has got easier to use as time goes by and I’ve had some stupid comments but I never said it was rubbish and that it was going in my saddle bag. I was a bit pissed as I did reach out to them and they didn’t bother coming back to me, I did offer to buy the tool as well. So no reason for them not to talk to me. They could have given me the story you had which would have had more to tell in my video. Cheers for dropping by I hope you’re well😊👍

@heidijarvis777

4 ай бұрын

I’ve just purchased one and found it easy to use after a couple of tries. Think James would have found it easier stood up and pushing it “downhill” i always ride tubeless but had a 3 week period with a new bike with inner tubes and had a puncture and I bought this. Maybe I can keep it for fellow riders in my group

@simseven4967

17 күн бұрын

Hello Roy, today I found your informative video about this product and probably I’ll give it a try. Had to laugh about carbon rims🤭, how many people have them and what’s the purpose of carbon frames, rims and seatposts? This material is not durable and cannot be recycled. Since I found inner tubes filled with green slime (this stuff heal puncture instantly) in combination with Schwalbe tyres and anxiety is gone. I am cycling everyday for few hours no matter if it’s raining, snowing. Last year one day in december was -15 degree celsius and was cycling on extremely frozen ground😁. It would be cool if you can make informative video about good winter gloves, saddles and wonder why you’re not riding on leather saddles✌🏻 Greetings, sim

It really has so much to do with the brand of tire and rims and how they work together or don't. I've used this with success with a few combinations and I've had no luck with other combinations. I now find a tire that works with a set of rims and stick with that combo. I've tried it with the infamous gatorskins and I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather have a tire that flats a bit more often and I can change by the side of the road than a tire that requires a ride home from whomever I can find, whether it's a spouse or a souse.

I love this little piece of equipment changing a tyre is like a walk in the parc now. I found out that it works even better when you are not seated and let gravity help you, since it is there anyway, and push vertically down instead of horizontal as you do. Tip for the prce watchers, the TG in blue, which also carries another name, is a few Euro cheaper, or less expensive, I'll let you decide how you would like to call it ;-)

@JamesSocialCycling

9 ай бұрын

I to love this product and since having more practice with the lever it’s so much easier to use. Even used it out on the road and my buddies were very impressed. Thanks for the comment Bob, appreciated. 😊👍

Tyre key for me. I've been stuck in the middle of no where with tight tyres and it works. Yes, 14 quid for a piece of plastic is taking the piss but it works.

@JamesSocialCycling

Ай бұрын

That what I said too. Cheers

Great video and most importantly demonstrating it works with tight tyres and inner tubes. Cheers. Tim

@JamesSocialCycling

Ай бұрын

Thanks Tim, appreciate the feedback from someone that actually watched the whole video. 😊👍

I didn't bother trying mine for ages cos I figured it wouldn't work. But when I did get round to it, worked like a charm. It's easier to put on the last bit while standing up and pushing directly downwards. Ordered two more so I never leave home on a bike without one.

You bet your life it works. Great bit of kit. 😮😮

I liked it so much I bought two. Practiced at home a couple of times and it works like a charm. I’m very impressed with this tool

@JamesSocialCycling

11 ай бұрын

It does get easier the more you use it… luckily, I’ve only been practicing for that time I need it😁 Cheers for dropping by😊👍

NICE one thank you. Great vlog 😊😊😊. David from Northampton. I do like you delivery and stiyle.

@JamesSocialCycling

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback and view, take care😊👍

Video reminds me of OJ trying on a glove At a club meeting demo about a month ago worked flawlessly on 3 different types of rims. The guy doing the demo is almost as quick with a set of old school levers.

@JamesSocialCycling

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the view and comment😊👍

A proper honest review mines on order

@JamesSocialCycling

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the view and comment😊👍

Just bought one and then found your video! Hope it works for me too. Got some deep rim wheels that are proving difficult to change…

@JamesSocialCycling

Ай бұрын

Will be a life saver😊👍

I found it very good to. Like you I did my review and I did it thinking "this wont work" but it did - great bit of kit

@JamesSocialCycling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks John, hope you’re well mate, must drop by your channel, been so busy of late, even my channels taking a hit😊👍

With any tire tool, use soapy water on the bead. They all work better that way.

@JamesSocialCycling

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip😊👍

I'm glad you found it works , coz I just done my usual dohbrain trick of ordering one - then looking at video about , I 'll do what you did and have a practice first , I was impressed at your courage to tackle those sexy wheels , Ride with Roy has a video about tyre glider and carbon wheels .

@JamesSocialCycling

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jaq appreciate the feedback and glad I have put you at ease. Yeah was hard going to even try but I needed to know I was going to be good out on the road if I ever needed to swap out a tube, only used in anger once but glad I practiced😁😊👍

I've seen other reviews of this that have all said it works well, but I'm happy with my Crank Brothers Speedier tyre lever thing (which I think you also reviewed, and I may have bought mine as a result of that review!) so will probably stick with it. I think both of these tools though are far better than those scissor shaped jobbies which seem to break rather easily judging by reviews of them I've seen. Good stuff James!

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

I did review the speedier lever from Crankbrothers😊 For the Carbon wheels this is a little better. Not suggesting anyone buys it, i was fed up of the reviews. Telling me these tyres are difficult when I’d never tried those tyres😁 I was disappointed it worked😅 But glad I purchased it so I could do a proper review. Thanks Mick😊👍

@kingoftf

10 ай бұрын

I bought the Speedier but with MTB tyre tubeless it's very difficult do get of the tyre if there's some of the milk at the edge of the rim. Doesn't move at all, tried the normal Schwalbe levers and they a much easier to handle (if you use at least two of them by fixing one in the spokes) I've also bought the TG but till today never used it. Hazzle free biking due to tubeless, no problems with thorns anymore

@micks61

10 ай бұрын

Ah, I too like hassle free riding but prefer the sealant filled inner tube route! 👍 I've got some Maxxis Ardent tyres on Tubeless ready rims and they are a first prize pain the bum with any type of tyre lever to break away from the rim. Luckily my neighbour was nearby, and he has hands like shovels and thumbs like hydraulic presses, so he managed to break them away from the rim for me to allow me to change the tubes.

Got one of these the other day as I needed to change out my sealant I have gp5000s they are an absolute mare to change bike shop can do it but I don’t want to always rely on them. Watched a quick tutorial cracked on job done so easy wish I had one ages ago

@JamesSocialCycling

6 ай бұрын

Glad it’s helped. Thanks for dropping by and comment😊👍

Bought one this week and have to say I'm well impressed by it. It took a wheels worth of practice to get used to. But I managed 2 wheels and a tube changes within 5 minutes on the next attempt. Where it looks like you're going wrong is pushing it out of whack in a straight line, rather than following the wheels shape. Also the gloves would be an added hindrance for me to use. Practice makes perfect and all that malarkey.

@JamesSocialCycling

9 ай бұрын

My go was straight out the packet. I always said it was a good and now like you have had the practice. I just couldn’t be bothered with this is. Great product out the box videos. These things take practice like you say. Cheers😊👍

I’ve had similar results, great for putting a tyre on but the getting off but isn’t as good. 👍🏻

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Just a bit of a pain to start, but I’d expect it to get easier as I get to use it. Cheers Justin😊👍

I've seen videos of these on Riding with Roy. I asked Julian Hutchinson to do a review. He did the review, but with his silly ham handed delivery! The cycling channels were a buzz with criticism about the good gentleman's review. Almost as bad as Hambini's backlash against David Arthur, the famous shill! Park Tools just released a new steel cored tire lever. I take from this, there are a growing number of tough tire/rim combinations out there. All tire levers used to be steel. They were rough on aluminum rims, and plastic was introduced. Not a chance would steel levers work on carbon rims! I do have an aluminum wheel where tire levers would be an affectation. That is really rare. Always good to see your experience.

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I would not use steel levers on my Cosmics 🫣 Thanks for your comments mate, I was surprised the lever worked, not 100%, but I expect it will get easier with practice. I am happier now I have a tool that will get a tyre off and on if I do get a puncture. Take care buddy😊👍

We have a similar tool sold in the US called the Quik Stik. It operates in the same manner as the UK Tyre Glider. The Quik Stik was popular for a few years especially when it first came out. The company had some sort of marketing campaign to see how fast a person could take on and off a tire. I’ve tried it versus some good tire levers such as Pedro’s. They are both good. The Quik Stik isn’t revolutionary. I don’t have the Tyre Glider, but it probably a good tool. However, if it’s anything like the Quik Stik lever from the USA, I’d be yawning now. It’s not a game changer. It’s just a different tire lever.

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Cheers, sounds like I can hear you yawning😊 thanks for the comment👍

Eh up James. Im sticking to my good old tyre levers thanks. Looks like bloody hard work to me.

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Should have seen later, it works well Duncan, once you get used to it😊👍 Nice to hear from you mate, hope you’re well👌

@trans-feminine-hottie

Ай бұрын

If you let the tool do the work and not force it, it works amazingly!

I have found that the TG works better on some tires than others. Seems to depend on a number of parameters, such as newness/stiffness of tire bead, and personal strength.

@JamesSocialCycling

3 ай бұрын

Agree. A brand new Pirelli Cinturato Velo is a bugga and a lot of faff when putting it on for the first time. Lots of making sure the tyre is central to the rim. Luckily the Pirelli Roads I use have softened up and are a dream to put on and off. Thanks Jim appreciate you dropping by😊👍

Who would have thought Ricky Gervais was an avid cyclist, good one mate thanks

@JamesSocialCycling

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed appreciated😊👍

Love mine... Works a treat on my Vision Metron carbon wheels 👌👌Hopefully wont need it much 👌

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

I’m a lot happier knowing it works for sure. As you say, hope it won’t be needed, but if it does you know it works. Cheers Kev, hope you’re well😊👍

@KBBMX

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesSocialCycling all good thanks James... Keep at it fella 🚲🙏

Many a time I’ve bounced a wheel down the garden, cos I couldn’t get the fringing tyre off the the rim then struggled to get the tire back on , a walk down to the local bike shop let them have a go 😂James , now I don’t have to bother cos I sold all my bikes 😢

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Top man Terry, let’s hope you’re be back riding some time soon, then you’ll have to go a buy a new one👌 Take care my friend😊👍

Maybe you should try the Vittoria Corsa, (I run the control version in 30c). Cotton wall are easy to put on and off, don't even need a tire lever.

@JamesSocialCycling

11 ай бұрын

Worth a try when these have done there turn. Appreciate the advice😊👍

That was painful to watch James, I was convinced you were going to damage those beautiful rims. 👍🏼🚴🏻‍♂️

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

It was painful to make mate. They work with minimal damage which is good, but still, it’s always good to show a product in the real world… with tubes in would be a good start for most😉 Thanks for dropping by Harv😊👍

Must admit I’ve never felt the need to purchase one of these, and they always look like it complicates an otherwise straightforward procedure. A pair of simple tyre levers are all I’ve ever needed. Still, if it works for you James, then all is good 👍

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

I was just nervous of damaging the rims on the wheels with the levers, so yes, happier now Paul😁 Cheers buddy😊👍

@morneauh

11 ай бұрын

@@JamesSocialCycling out on a wet sandy ride, I would not slide that thing on my carbon wheel.

I putchased one. Almost useless for taking tires off. Pretty good as an aid for getting them on.

@JamesSocialCycling

3 ай бұрын

Maybe a bit more practice? Once I got the hang of it, it works a treat and I never leave home without mine.😊👍

You are lacking "Want To". I once had a flat in a group ride, did not want to delay anyone, I ripped the tire off with my bare hands. Put some heart into it, Dude. Get jiggy widit!!

@JamesSocialCycling

5 ай бұрын

I did and I love this gadget. Surprised my riding buddy when I used this for the first time out on the road, he was very impressed. Cheers for view and comment😊👍

What are those gloves you have on please

@JamesSocialCycling

2 ай бұрын

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Did you read the instructions? I thought you were starting off by trying to get the tyre off, but you had the Tyre Glider in the putting on position.

@JamesSocialCycling

2 ай бұрын

I like to go in cold which is what I said at the start. I actually like it and carry one with me on every ride, again said I liked it and it worked on the vid. Appreciate the view😊👍

I can't use mine on my carbon wheels, the hooked rim is to wide.

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Thought for a minute my width was to narrow for the tool, inner tube and tyre😊👍

@greigs9384

Жыл бұрын

There’s a new one just out, it’ll fit carbon wheels.

I have this, never managed to get the bloody thing to work

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

I’m finding your not the only one who’s having issues. Some videos on YT make it look simple to use and easy, though I found it hard going and had to put some effort in to get the tyre off and fully on. Here’s Deidre week old lady who found it easy to put her tyre on and off… complete BS and should be ashamed, though that channel was sent a free one to review so what do you expect. I think it’s good and doesn’t damage the wheels but not as easy as they state, specially when you have a 19mm internal width rim with tyre and inner tube in. Thanks for dropping by Ian, some nice videos and training by yourself mate. Good to see the boys following in your footsteps👌 Mine is doing the same, though I was a gaming geek in my teens and that’s my 15yr old now😅 so I can’t complain😉 Take care mate😊👍

Try the Tire Monkey which gives you a bit more leverage

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Reggie, was looking at that. Appreciate the comment😊👍

@cprefstyles8086

Жыл бұрын

Tire monkey is amazing! Got one and it lives up to the hype. GP 5000 on a Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheel

No Carbon Wheel scratches?

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

I was so worried about marking my pride and joys😁 No marks left. The wheels seem to be tougher than initially thought. Just swapped out the inner tubes to TPU and new tyres and the glider is getting easier to use. Thanks for dropping by😊👍

i brought it for my 17 year old son on carbon rims and tubes , i did not think they were great , the campag,fulcrum levers were faster for me

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip, I’ll have to check those other levers out. You’re not the only one saying it’s not that good. Appreciate the feedback and take care😊👍

Will it work on gator skins

@JamesSocialCycling

4 ай бұрын

Should work on all tyres. 😊👍

@sylvainbernaers

3 ай бұрын

yes: tried it

I think you made working the tool harder by wearing those gloves.

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

Rubber on rubber, made gripping the tyre easier😊👍

You are using it wrong. Turn the tool around. But I assume you figured it out by now.

@JamesSocialCycling

3 ай бұрын

Watch all the video and you’ll see

I’m guessing you know now but that is the incorrect method of using the product, within the 2 min part of the video when putting the tyre back on

@JamesSocialCycling

Ай бұрын

Did you watch anymore of the video, as you would have seen. I was showing the item off out the bag, which was the whole point of the video. Does it work. Cheers

Didn't use it correctly.

@JamesSocialCycling

3 ай бұрын

Did you watch till the end or at least listen to the video? I doubt it!

Using it the wrong way

@JamesSocialCycling

6 ай бұрын

How am I using the wrong way?

Stand up and use your body weight....you are not doing it right seriously

@JamesSocialCycling

Жыл бұрын

The joke is I’ve seen KZread videos with women using this and not using their body weight. Soft easy tyres make for easy use. Point is I never slagged it off so what’s your problem, seriously. Wait did you watch the full video… probably not, as I find all comments that are out of context should watch full video before commenting. Maybe do that and then come back and stress then. Cheers for dropping by and commenting😊👍

@robrobinson420

Жыл бұрын

I got one coming to try. From what i seen you use body not arms and have lever facing floor and turn wheel

Sorry, but you speak so slowly with such long pauses I can't watch these videos . . . maybe it's just my lack of patience.

@JamesSocialCycling

8 ай бұрын

Yes, yes it is

You have to stand up and use your body weight 😂

@JamesSocialCycling

11 ай бұрын

I’ve seen videos where Deidre can take the tyre off and believe me she didn’t t use her body weight. Just pointing out some videos are BS. Reason, they were sent the tyre glide FOC to review. Least I showed it’s not as simple as it’s made out to be. Cheers for comment, you’d have seen this as I mention it in the video.