Rabaconda Tyre Changer

[Steve Bass]

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....

[EmailAddress]

My only concern is whether you'd end up chasing that around the garage.

Has it enough weight to it, would it be better mounted to the floor?

[Steve Bass]

The angle seems to direct the forces into the floor so it's not moving around... videos don't look like the unit is fixed down

[MrGman]

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.

[trickywoo]

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.

[Semmelweiss]

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.

€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

[MrGman]

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!

Edited by Semmelweiss on Monday 6th November 12:14

Stick the new tyre in the airing cupboard for an hour before you fit it.

[Semmelweiss]

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.