Talcum powder.

[gavroche]

I read somewhere that it is a good idea to use the above when you change a tyre or repair a puncture but my question is: where do you put it? On the tube or inside the rim.? Also, what difference does it make?

 

[Ajax Bay]

When you have got most of the second bead on but are struggling with thumbs to get a new tyre you discover is tight on a full 622mm rim, a shake of talcum powder on the bead and into the rim just for that 30 degrees helps lubricate the rim/bead interface.

 

[ianrauk]

I always bag up a spare innertube with a bit of talc.
As the great Delzeqq used to say 'pre talced & mighty'

 

[Vantage]

The tyres on my bike are so damn tight that they absolutely will not go on without talc and 8 inch long levers. It also helps prevent the inner tube getting pinched during that process as it can slide into the casing better.

 

[I like Skol]

Basics.....

If you apply a puncture patch, always talc the repair zone afterwards to stop the tube sticking to the tyre.

Before using a new tube, talc it generously to overcome any molding/manufacturing residue/tackiness.

Before fitting a new tyre, generously talk the inside and bead to remove any stickiness and allow it to slide into the rim easily.

That is all

 

[silvervanplumberman]

I did not know this. Thanks for the tip.

 

[I like Skol]

I'll just wander off to my bike shed.....

 

[I like Skol]

Here you go, tools of the trade.....

 

[pawl]

I wipe the last eight inches of bead with washing up illiquid .Just a light smear on the bead.

 

[Gwylan]

I thought talc was now condemned as the devil's snuff.

Ask Johnson & Johnson.

 

[Gwylan]

There used to be that little block of stone and a grater in the puncture repair kit.
Are they still there?
It's a while since I bought a ******** repair kit....
Oh! pschitt I nearly used the p word.
I may be obsessive but I am not superstitious....... not very observant either.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Here you go, tools of the trade.....

Wot no WD40? Like the gear oil photobombing, waiting for a TF2 refill.

 

[Jody]

There used to be that little block of stone and a grater in the puncture repair kit.
Are they still there?

Yep.

 

[fossyant]

Only one use for talc, and that's bike tyres !

 

[Gwylan]

Only one use for talc, and that's bike tyres !

Wear a mask and don't inhale.
A hi-vis jacket might be obligatory.