This is really stuff that people should just know, period. It ain’t IMC, IM, or race specific - every cyclist and triathlete ought to be able to do this quickly and efficiently.
Here is a video of Lisa Prowse, co-owner of The Bike Barn in Penticton, going over how to change a flat tyre (clincher).
While I’d like to think that everyone toeing the line on Sunday already knows this and is well practiced at it, unfortunately I do know better - so if you aren’t already a tyre changing pro, watch this video and hopefully you can pick up a tip or two that just might come in handy.
Also, if you need anything bike related in the week leading up to IMC, stop in at the Bike Barn. They’re great folk and have been bailing triathletes out of last minute trouble for close to thirty years now…
(after a brief hiatus, they’re also back as the Official Bike Shop of IMC as well as Race Day Support)
Good vid- I’m sending this link to 2 friends of mine that assume there will always be a nice guy there to help them change their flats (they’re cute women, so that is often the case…) As the OP said, every cyclist needs to be a pro at this!
Wishful thinking on your side… Tks for the Public Service Announcement but I am afraid most dont watch channel 2
I bet the able percentage is much lower than what you would think, remember is the same people that dont know how to change the flat on the training rides they just have a race # now
Peace
Adonde estan los desaparecidos? Y porque es que se desaparecen? Alto a la represion
Actually, thank you. I have been practicing, but I am mainly a mtn biker and I’m somewhat intimidated by my high-pressure, tight road tires. It takes a lot more skill than I’m used to needing in a mtb race.
This won’t help those who don’t know how to do it for two reasons:
#1 - it is a demo in a shop with a stand, floor pump, etc and doesn’t accurately reflect the real scenario changing a tire in the “field” with CO2, Nano inflater, etc. #2 - the person changing it doesn’t appear to have a jacked HR from riding hard, hopped up on caffeine, hundreds of other riders flying by or the elements (heat, cold, rain) to deal with
I will say though that I’m glad you posted it because she explained that for Cervelo owners (me) you should remove the rear skewer entirely to make it a bit faster…I must admit I never knew that or realized it. Duh!
I do everything on there when changing a flat on the road except pull the tire completely off. I feel all around the inside of the tire and the rim but I leave it half on. I wonder if I might be making a mistake and should pull it all the way off.
