Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Subscribe to the SILCA Velo channel: youtube.com/@SILCAVelo?sub_confirmation=1Josh is back and ready to tackle your burning questions and comments from our last Wheel video on the "Top 5 Biggest Tire & Wheel Mistakes You Shouldn't Make" (watch it here: youtu.be/odiAHc2pzJs).
Viewer interest has fueled today's episode as Josh dives into the world of tubeless tires, valves, valve cores, and rim tape to help you navigate the road to a smoother ride.
In this must-watch video, Josh addresses the following key topics:
1️⃣ Tubeless vs. Tubeless Ready Tires: Confused? Josh breaks it down to ensure you make the smart choices for your setup.
2️⃣ Tire Sealant Check - Shake it Up!: Don't let your sealant settle! Josh demonstrates the importance of regularly checking your tire sealant and shares tips to keep it performing at its best.
3️⃣ Rim Tape Installation: Get the lowdown on proper rim tape installation techniques. Josh covers common mistakes and ensures you have a secure, airtight seal for your tubeless setup.
4️⃣ Valves & Cores: The unsung heroes of your tubeless system. Josh provides you with thoughts on how to keep your setup trouble-free.
5️⃣ Tire Inserts: Josh has insights into their installation, ease of removal, and impact on your overall riding experience.
Whether you're a seasoned rider or a tubeless novice, this video is packed with valuable information to enhance your cycling journey.
Hit play now, and let's roll into a tubeless tire revolution! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments section. Your questions might just shape our next video!
Key Mentions in the video:
SILCA Ultimate Tubeless Tire Sealant with Fiberfoam - silca.cc/collections/tubeless/products/ultimate-tubeless-sealant-w-fiberfoam
SILCA Synergetic Wet Lube - silca.cc/collections/chain-lube-wax/products/synergetic-wet-lube
SILCA Synerg-E Lube - silca.cc/collections/chain-lube-wax/products/synerg-e-e-bike-lube
SILCA Valve Cores - silca.cc/products/replacement-presta-valve-core-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=valve&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Stan's Rim Tape: notubes.com/stan-s-rim-tape-60yd-x-36mm
Japanese Awl - amzn.to/4bdFIvK
Wiha Screwdriver - amzn.to/3vOm2OR
Pipe Cleaners - amzn.to/48OB2e1
Vittoria Air Liner (bead pliers) - amzn.to/3OlHFwg
Reserve Wheels Fillmore Valves - amzn.to/47PtCWF
#TubelessTireMistakes #CyclingTips #BikeMaintenance #SILCA #silcapursuitofperfection
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▬▬▬▬ ABOUT SILCA ▬▬▬▬
Founded in Milan in 1917 and now based in Indianapolis, SILCA is renowned for its passion for cycling. Led by cycling industry leader, Josh Poertner, the brand has expanded from the iconic SuperPista pump to a full range of high-end cycling tools and gear, collaborating with UCI World Tour teams to enhance cycling performance. SILCA combines tradition with innovation, inspiring cyclists to enjoy both riding and maintenance.
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Created by SILCA
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Subscribe to the SILCA Velo channel: youtube.com/@SILCAVelo?sub_confirmation=1Josh is back and ready to tackle your burning questions and comments from our last Wheel video on the "Top 5 Biggest Tire & Wheel Mistakes You Shouldn't Make" (watch it here: youtu.be/odiAHc2pzJs).
Viewer interest has fueled today's episode as Josh dives into the world of tubeless tires, valves, valve cores, and rim tape to help you navigate the road to a smoother ride.
In this must-watch video, Josh addresses the following key topics:
1️⃣ Tubeless vs. Tubeless Ready Tires: Confused? Josh breaks it down to ensure you make the smart choices for your setup.
2️⃣ Tire Sealant Check - Shake it Up!: Don't let your sealant settle! Josh demonstrates the importance of regularly checking your tire sealant and shares tips to keep it performing at its best.
3️⃣ Rim Tape Installation: Get the lowdown on proper rim tape installation techniques. Josh covers common mistakes and ensures you have a secure, airtight seal for your tubeless setup.
4️⃣ Valves & Cores: The unsung heroes of your tubeless system. Josh provides you with thoughts on how to keep your setup trouble-free.
5️⃣ Tire Inserts: Josh has insights into their installation, ease of removal, and impact on your overall riding experience.
Whether you're a seasoned rider or a tubeless novice, this video is packed with valuable information to enhance your cycling journey.
Hit play now, and let's roll into a tubeless tire revolution! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments section. Your questions might just shape our next video!
Key Mentions in the video:
SILCA Ultimate Tubeless Tire Sealant with Fiberfoam - silca.cc/collections/tubeless/products/ultimate-tubeless-sealant-w-fiberfoam
SILCA Synergetic Wet Lube - silca.cc/collections/chain-lube-wax/products/synergetic-wet-lube
SILCA Synerg-E Lube - silca.cc/collections/chain-lube-wax/products/synerg-e-e-bike-lube
SILCA Valve Cores - silca.cc/products/replacement-presta-valve-core-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=valve&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Stan's Rim Tape: notubes.com/stan-s-rim-tape-60yd-x-36mm
Japanese Awl - amzn.to/4bdFIvK
Wiha Screwdriver - amzn.to/3vOm2OR
Pipe Cleaners - amzn.to/48OB2e1
Vittoria Air Liner (bead pliers) - amzn.to/3OlHFwg
Reserve Wheels Fillmore Valves - amzn.to/47PtCWF
#TubelessTireMistakes #CyclingTips #BikeMaintenance #SILCA #silcapursuitofperfection
▬▬▬▬ Follow for more ▬▬▬▬
Subscribe to the SILCA Velo channel: youtube.com/@SILCAVelo?sub_confirmation=1
SILCA website: silca.cc
SILCA blog: silca.cc/blogs/silca
Instagram: instagram.com/silca_velo
Facebook: facebook.com/SILCAvelo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/silca-velo
▬▬▬▬ ABOUT SILCA ▬▬▬▬
Founded in Milan in 1917 and now based in Indianapolis, SILCA is renowned for its passion for cycling. Led by cycling industry leader, Josh Poertner, the brand has expanded from the iconic SuperPista pump to a full range of high-end cycling tools and gear, collaborating with UCI World Tour teams to enhance cycling performance. SILCA combines tradition with innovation, inspiring cyclists to enjoy both riding and maintenance.
▬▬▬▬▬ Credits ▬▬▬▬▬
Created by SILCA
© SILCA
▬▬▬▬ DISCLAIMERS ▬▬▬▬
SILCA a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.



![You Like Cycling? These Movies Are Worth Seeing!
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Looking for the best cycling movies (or maybe to add motivation while riding the trainer)?
In this video, Josh from SILCA shares a list of cycling-related films that have been recommended among the SILCA staffers. It is not a ranking and it is not meant to be exhaustive. It is simply a collection of interesting films that have come up in conversations around SILCA HQ.
Some are race documentaries, some are narrative films, some are animated, and others are closer to cycling culture than to competition. As a group, they reflect the range of cycling stories people tend to seek out this time of year, when riding often shifts indoors and many of us look for something engaging to put on while we spend time on the trainer. The variety also means there are options depending on how much time you have and what kind of mental break you’re looking for.
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Cycling movies and videos discussed by Josh:
1. Breaking Away - (English, 1h 36min, 1979) An Oscar-winning Indiana movie!
https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Away-Jackie-Haley/dp/B008GOG98Y
2. A Sunday in Hell - (English, Danish, 1h 51m, 1976)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxBTVU9JDrA
3. Thereabouts (#1) - (English, 49min, 2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqoKsDBQCTY
4. Bicycle Thieves [Vittoria de Sica] (Italian with subtitles, 1h 29min, 1948)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQkDYXzsHJE
5. American Flyers - (English, 1h 52min, 1985)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daakSZt62ik
6. The Triplets of Belleville (French, 1h 20min, 2003) BAFTA winner, Academy Award nominee
https://www.amazon.com/Triplets-Belleville-Michel-Robin/dp/B001DUPR68
7. The Flying Scotsman - (English, 1h 36min, 2006)
https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-flying-scotsman/umc.cmc.m6mbfjph9chbkokdq3lqodwp
8. Quicksilver (English, 1h 46min, 1986)
https://www.amazon.com/Quicksilver-Kevin-Bacon/dp/B000M2PPKG
9. Rad (English, 1h 32min, 1986)
https://www.amazon.com/Rad-Hal-Needham/dp/B08BF74FVR
** Alternative Mention with Nicole Kidman: BMX Bandits (English, 1h 32min, 1983)
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bmx-bandits
10. Stars & Water Carriers (Stjernerne og vandbærerne) (Danish, 1h 27min, 1973)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIr9LG1juw
11. Icarus (English, 2h, 2017)
https://www.netflix.com/title/80168079
12. Tour de France: Unchained (SERIES 2023 - 2025, French with subtitles, 45min episodes)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81153133
13. Hell on Wheels: Deutsche Telekom at the 2003 Tour de France - (German, 2h 4min, 2003)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr28Rz5t02A
14. Major Taylor documentaries (Titles mentioned):
(a) The World’s Fastest Man (English, 56min, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzDn3Ifmd0k
(b) Whirlwind (To be released)
https://www.worcesterwhirlwind.com
15. Yowamushi Pedal: The Movie (Japanese, 1h 29min, 2015)
https://www.crunchyroll.com/th/watch/GR3VWE8D6/yowamushi-pedal-the-movie
16. OverDrive (anime TV series, 23min episodes, 2017)
https://myanimelist.net/anime/2112/Over_Drive
**Availability of films may vary by region and over time.
▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬
0:00 – Intro
0:44 – Breaking Away
2:19 – A Sunday in Hell
3:21 – Thereabouts
4:10 – Bicycle Thieves
4:36 – American Flyers
5:38 – The Triplets of Belleville
6:22 – The Flying Scotsman
7:11 – Quicksilver
7:48 – Rad
8:35 – Stars & Water Carriers
9:08 – Icarus
10:12 – Tour de France: Unchained
11:11 – Hell on Wheels
11:43 – Major Taylor documentaries
12:48 – Anime picks: Yowamushi Pedal, OverDrive
13:54 – Wrap-up and closing thoughts
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▬▬▬▬ ABOUT SILCA ▬▬▬▬
Founded in Milan in 1917 and now based in Indianapolis, SILCA builds premium cycling tools and equipment with deep respect for cycling’s past and future.
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Created by SILCA © SILCA
Horn of doom sound FX - freesound_community from Pixabay
Holiday dinner photo - Jed Owen on Unsplash
Holiday cheers hoto - krakenimages on Unsplash
Dinner party sound effect - freesound_community from Pixabay
Cheers! Sound effect - freesound_community from Pixabay
Very Busy Bar Sound Effect - freesound_community from Pixabay
TV remote photo - Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
Laptop remote tv photo - Jakub Żerdzicki on Unsplash
#SILCA #cyclingmovies #trainerseason #wintertraining #cyclingculture #roadcycling #bmx #animecycling #marginalgains #cyclingclassics #subtitles #cyclingcinema
Do you have any cycling movies you particularly enjoy or typically watch during winter trainer sessions? Let us know in the comments below. You Like Cycling? These Movies Are Worth Seeing!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qQ8Bx8cede0/mqdefault.jpg)






