"ePF Pulse Reifen selber wechseln: Die ultimative Anleitung gegen Schweißausbrüche"

The ePF Pulse is a great ride – awesome suspension, plenty of power. But when you hear that 'hiss' and the air is gone, the trouble starts. The tubeless tires on the Pulse sit incredibly tight on the rim. At our Ludwigsburg workshop, we see it daily: people coming in with scratched rims and sore fingers because they underestimated the beast.

Don't worry, we'll walk through this together. With some patience (and the right leverage), you can do it. And if you realize you're not up for the fight: just mail us the wheel.

First, the plastic covers need to come off. Screws are often hidden behind reflectors – so peel them off carefully. If you're removing the rear wheel (motor), you'll need to disconnect the motor cable.

Our Pro Tip: Take a photo of the cable routing first! Nothing is more annoying than the cable rubbing against the tire after reassembly. Once the wheel is out, check if the brakes are still okay – you've got perfect access now.

Get all the air out! Now comes the part where most fail: pushing the tire bead off the rim flange. It often 'sticks' there. We use a bead breaker in the shop, but you can carefully use a C-clamp to squeeze the tire until it slides into the center of the rim (the drop center).

Only when the tire is in the drop center do you have enough slack to use the tire levers on the opposite side. Please use metal levers; the plastic ones for bikes will snap instantly on the Pulse.

The rim must be clean! Lubricate the tire bead well with mounting paste or dish soap. Then pry the warm tire over bit by bit. Watch the rotation direction (arrow on the sidewall)!

Once it's on, the final boss: Inflation. You usually won't succeed with a hand pump because the air escapes faster than you can pump. You need a strong burst of air (compressor) so the tire is forced against the flanges and snaps in with a loud 'pop'. After that, definitely check the tire pressure to make sure the new tire lasts.