Rabaconda Tyre Changer
Discussion
So I'm getting more and more info changing my own tyres, especially road and adventure tyres.
Dirt bike tyres I've got covered but getting someone to change out road spec tyres has proven to be a PITA, with people who will either miles away or only willing to change it if you've purchased a new set from them.
So looking around, this is pretty new to the market and seems to hit the spot.
Ultimate kit comes with everything you need for pretty much any bike and is a big bit cheaper than the commercial grade units.
https://rabaconda.com/products/street-bike-tire-ch...
Seeing as I have a full balance kit it seems like the next logical step....
Dirt bike tyres I've got covered but getting someone to change out road spec tyres has proven to be a PITA, with people who will either miles away or only willing to change it if you've purchased a new set from them.
So looking around, this is pretty new to the market and seems to hit the spot.
Ultimate kit comes with everything you need for pretty much any bike and is a big bit cheaper than the commercial grade units.
https://rabaconda.com/products/street-bike-tire-ch...
Seeing as I have a full balance kit it seems like the next logical step....
I was interested but it’s really expensive compared to something like this https://www.motea.com/en/motorcycle-tyre-changer-1...
I wouldn’t recommend buying from Motea as I’ve had a mare with delivery and the wheel balancer hasn’t turned up a month after ordering.
The changer does a job and can be wall mounted if you want. It’s sturdy and well enough made for the money.
I wouldn’t recommend buying from Motea as I’ve had a mare with delivery and the wheel balancer hasn’t turned up a month after ordering.
The changer does a job and can be wall mounted if you want. It’s sturdy and well enough made for the money.
MrGman said:
I’ve got the 3 minute rabaconda tyre changer for dirt bikes and it’s a quality piece of kit that works extremely well.
I think from this alone I’d have faith in buying another of their products.
Ditto, though I'd have to question being able to change a road bike tyre, in a cold UK garage in winter. The sidewalls and carcass are not going to be as flexible as they are in a +25C warm environment. Even putting on a new dirt bike tyre with the Rabaconda and a mousse in our cold garages can prove to be testing.I think from this alone I’d have faith in buying another of their products.
€725 for a manual tyre changer I'd have to question whether it is cheaper and more convenient to have it done at a tyre shop.
Edit to amend cost!
Edited by Semmelweiss on Monday 6th November 12:14
Semmelweiss said:
Ditto, though I'd have to question being able to change a road bike tyre, in a cold UK garage in winter. The sidewalls and carcass are not going to be as flexible as they are in a +25C warm environment. Even putting on a new dirt bike tyre with the Rabaconda and a mousse in our cold garages can prove to be testing.
€725 for a manual tyre changer I'd have to question whether it is cheaper and more convenient to have it done at a tyre shop.
Edit to amend cost!
Stick the new tyre in the airing cupboard for an hour before you fit it. €725 for a manual tyre changer I'd have to question whether it is cheaper and more convenient to have it done at a tyre shop.
Edit to amend cost!
Edited by Semmelweiss on Monday 6th November 12:14
Ha, I have tried many heating options when changing my own tyres. I've done many more for my riding mates over the years, and when I suggest they leave them in the house overnight, or next to the fire, they laugh. "I left them in the van/shed/garage overnight ".
They never do and then I give them the Rabaconda and suggest they fit them for themselves.
They never do and then I give them the Rabaconda and suggest they fit them for themselves.
Little update......
Changed out a load of tyres, some being replaced and some moved to other wheel sets.
Must have been about 9 or 10 off and ons....
All done and balanced in a couple of hours..
Yes, it's not cheap but it's packs away nicely and is absolutely awesome, especially dealing with 10+ years old slicks that have turned to granite..
Fantastic little thing...
Changed out a load of tyres, some being replaced and some moved to other wheel sets.
Must have been about 9 or 10 off and ons....
All done and balanced in a couple of hours..
Yes, it's not cheap but it's packs away nicely and is absolutely awesome, especially dealing with 10+ years old slicks that have turned to granite..
Fantastic little thing...
I bought the street bike tyre changer, tyre lube and brush for EUR458 with free delivery, from Rabaconda direct in Europe.
I think you could get an ex-VAT price for UK and then they apply VAT and customs on arrival, but it was all easy. It came via a comedically racistly named shipping company - if you order one and it's the same shipper, you'll know what I mean!
I think you could get an ex-VAT price for UK and then they apply VAT and customs on arrival, but it was all easy. It came via a comedically racistly named shipping company - if you order one and it's the same shipper, you'll know what I mean!
GSA_fattie said:
i take it you all have air compressors to “pop” the tyre on?
you don’t all use the local petrol station air inflator
is there a minimum compressor specification?
You can use a small air pump. If the tyre isn't touching the rim, bounce it a few times to spread it out and it'll hold air to allow the inflation to begin. you don’t all use the local petrol station air inflator
is there a minimum compressor specification?
Also, get a valve core removal tool. Only a couple of quid and handy to have.
As for needing a compressor, I even tried using my little Makita handheld pump as a test on one of the tyres I fitted. Yes, it took longer but it popped the bead on at about 1.3 bar. So very doable
And if you do look at getting a compressor, the smallest kind, 15 or 20 liter tank i think, are really cheap and easy to store away.
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