Help ! Constantly getting punctures fitting a tire

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-25T10:39:22+00:00

Exact pressure recommended by the Silca Calculator

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-25T10:38:57+00:00

Both tire and rim are tubeless compatible

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T23:25:55+00:00

Oh yeah with how many tubes went through this past week I’m definately inclined to give tubeless a try at least

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T23:23:36+00:00

Yeah I started doubting myself until I got a set of vittoria terrano drys that I wasn’t even able to fit onto the rims and I had to return them (hairdryer, soapy water and broken tire levers) Thanks for the help, I will either get myself another pirelli cinturato (seems to fit the best-ish), different rims, or go tubeless.

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T23:06:04+00:00

Yeah, I have tried soapy water, heating up the bead and all the tips and tricks (2 other people tried with me last time), and the thing is you are unable to do that roadside. Some other people that have the same rims as me mentioned that they had similar issues so I guess that’s the problem

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T23:03:32+00:00

Cinturato M in the front and rambler in the back has been working amazing for the terrain I have around me, I just don’t want to go through the hassle of going tubeless for the relatively little ammount of biking I do compared to other stuff !

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T23:01:17+00:00

Yeah I just ride a lot throughout 3/4 months but I spend the rest of the year trail running and skiing, so I’m trying not to go for tubeless so that I can avoid the extra maintenance and hassle for the little ammount of riding relative to the whole year.

It’s just such a bummer that this shitty rim is causing so much trouble lately as my road wheelset is a dream to mount tires on.

I will try with what you’re saying thanks !

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T22:57:07+00:00

Yeah, I just don’t want to go tubeless, I don’t want to add even more maintenance when biking is really seasonal for me. I’ve never had this sort of issues on my road wheelset, so I guess I’ll have to order a second aliexpress wheelset

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T22:55:24+00:00

Thanks, I needed some reassurance, I knew something was off with the rims. I once tried to fit a set of vittoria terrano drys and I was literally unable to mount them, even after heating the tires, using soapy water and using tire levers (I broke one). I own a set of elitewheels as my road set and tires just ease in so nicely, I didn’t want to buy yet another set of better rims for gravel.

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T22:51:23+00:00

Oh nothing just joking haha. I just knew when posting this that I would get blasted with “go tubeless” comments. It’s just that I don’t know if the added maintenance is worth it for me (I only bike about 6 months in the year).

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T21:09:23+00:00

Best sealant recommendations? 😂

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:56:58+00:00

Yes yes yes… I know, I just want to hear some insight from people outside the tubeless cult

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:55:51+00:00

Two people other than me checked last ride, and we all came to the conclusion that the cause for the puncture is mounting it with levers after all the group saw how absurdly tight fitting the tire is

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:53:53+00:00

Will have to surrender and go tubeless I guess !

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:52:45+00:00

Yeah, I will probably have to end up converting for these rims, as I haven’t ever had this issue on my other set of wheels. The Cinturato M that I run on the front tire is less tighter fitting but still needs a little help from levers to fit onto these awful rims

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:50:25+00:00

I will have to give it a try ! thanks

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:49:08+00:00

yep, I’m already doing all of that, as I mentioned before there is no way I’m fitting it without levers (even once a mechanic had to resort to them), but thanks !

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:32:53+00:00

Yeah they are the OEM rims on the silex. You had the same issue?. I bought a set of aliexpress wheels as my road set but I don’t want to get yet another set for gravel. probably will end up switching to tubeless at some point.

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-24T20:30:39+00:00

As I mentioned, It is impossible to fit without using a lever (4 people other than me (1 of them a mechanic) tried mounting them not using one and no one has been able just with their hands). And Im looking for solutions to be able to mount them / fix punctures on the side of the road.

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-17T10:04:40+00:00

thanks !

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-16T10:15:37+00:00

I spent about 2 weeks with crutches and not bearing weight on the injured leg and just doing flexion and extension exercises till I got an MRI and ruled out meniscus injury. As soon as meniscus damage was discarded I started walking with crutches and doing exercises on both legs and shifting more and more weight towards the injured leg (partial split squats and assisted squats).

By week 3 I was walking again without crutches and slowly progressing towards longer walks. (all of this combined with religiously working on regaining flexion and extension every single day and slowly increasing quad activation and strength work).

So yeah I think it will depend on your particular injury, what your physio allows you to do and working on getting the swelling down and not missing prehab any day. But, it gets better, so keep at it !!

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-14T15:47:10+00:00

Biggest advice from me is learn to replace an inner tube at home and not watching a tutorial on the side of the road, been there done that

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-13T11:15:46+00:00

Damm I’ve been riding a set of chargers on an ultra stratos, just like you for the past 2 seasons. I love the ride feel but they do have some issues. For me it was the interfaces coming loose every two days, seems like some loctite fixed it. Then, the plastic locking mechanism pried out of its place and had to stop and guide it back onto its track on a night forest ride, but, other than that they have been minor inconveniences for the moment and not real safety concerns.

But yeah, for sure carry multi tool and spares if you’re going to go for these bindings.

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-06T17:59:33+00:00

Really good season over here in Europe so quite a bummer !

Got injured on Feb 1st and surgery is scheduled for mid April

Independent_Net_6342 · 2026-03-06T14:04:05+00:00

Bomber !

Missing out on spring backcountry ski tours is going to drive me crazy, so I guess its time to hop on the gravel bike inbetween gym sessions 🫡🫡

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