Guest Travis. Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 You can get 946ml Stans for R219 Ex VAT & Shipping from CRC Local is cheaper! R175! http://www.rushsportscycling.com/Store/Buy/Stans/Tyre-Sealant.aspx
Tumbleweed Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Local is cheaper! R175! http://www.rushsportscycling.com/Store/Buy/Stans/Tyre-Sealant.aspx This local BatSeal is even lekkerer.
Azonic Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Flip I must really get distributors for StaySeal... As good as Stans and ALLOT cheaper.
Face Plant Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Can I convert my Rocket Rons to tubeless?i am running rocket rons tubeless and they work fine, but you do have to pump them every now and then because they do loose air but that's a common problem with going tubeless
Azonic Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Rocket Rons work fine with tubeless. The sidewalls are a tad thin though so make sure you pick your line properly!
Skylark Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Local is cheaper! R175! http://www.rushsportscycling.com/Store/Buy/Stans/Tyre-Sealant.aspxWTFFFFFFF!!!!Wtf is up with my LBS charging R39 for 50ml?Definitely smoking something in the backroom those guysAikona that's clear and present daylight robbery
Guest Travis. Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 WTFFFFFFF!!!!Wtf is up with my LBS charging R39 for 50ml?Definitely smoking something in the backroom those guysAikona that's clear and present daylight robbery Is it one of those small bottles with the small neck-thingy? I've seen that those are normally a lot more expensive. They make it easier to top up through the valve. That said, get a big bottle and buy a little similar type bottle for topping up.
_freak_ Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 thats what i did, bought one of the small Stans top up bottles but fill it up form my big bottle Stans
Skylark Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Is it one of those small bottles with the small neck-thingy? I've seen that those are normally a lot more expensive. They make it easier to top up through the valve. That said, get a big bottle and buy a little similar type bottle for topping up.Ya its the small bottle with the spout - cool & convenient bottle but LBS please charge within reason.50ml spout bottle R39 78c per ml900ml Bottle R175 19.5c per ml
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 As JB pointed out once, liquid latex has both water and ammonia in it. Listening to the sound of the sloshing around in your tire is not a good indicator that it is time to change the latex as the ammonia could have evaporated while the water remains, meaning the latex has dried up. Rather just replace on a schedule of three or four or six months.
live2ride Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Here is the right link http://www.rushsportscycling.com/Store/ByBrand/BATSEAL.aspx Also here http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/tyre-sealants/batseal-en-2/batseal-500ml-tubeless-sealant-batseal.html
andydude Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 As JB pointed out once, liquid latex has both water and ammonia in it. Listening to the sound of the sloshing around in your tire is not a good indicator that it is time to change the latex as the ammonia could have evaporated while the water remains, meaning the latex has dried up. Thanks JKP and Tankman. I guess if you can't hear anything it's definitely time to fill up!
Konaman Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) My method for the last 5 years:I add about 50ml every 4-6 weeks using a 50ml syringe that i got from a private hospital, and a inject it through the valve hole, where the little valve was removed with pliers prior to that.If its a new tyre, i would add about 120ml.I have learned over the years that you DO NOT add sealant by opening a section of the tyre, unless you are using genuine tubeless rims. The non-tubeless rim strips can very easily be disturbed or moved when you add sealant, and then you will have endless problems.I also remove the wheel from the bike and either hang it up, or put it flat to ensure that the airtight seal between the tyre and rim is not disturbed. A hand or foot pump can then be used to inflate it again with ease. I replace my tyres about once or sometimes twice a year and would then carefully remove the tyre not to disturb the rimstrip, and also clean the inside of the rim with running water and dry it before adding the new tyre and slime. This method works for me, and it takes 5min to add new slime. I have used many different types of sealant but the best and most reliable has always been Stan's. Other tips - always top-up sealant before big races and replace a tyre when the outside seems to start feeling "soft" - not rigid anymore.I always keep an extra tubeless valve (that can be opened) and at least 1 wheel length of the yellow sticky Stan's strip to put around spokes for just in case. I don't like the permanent strips that is not sticky as it moves around to much One other very important tip - never use the CO2 inflation (bombs) adapters that screw onto the valve. They freeze onto the removable valve and when you take it off, it will also remove the valve and deflate the tyre in the process. - Then you are buggered in a race because you will need pliers to put the valve back. Get the type that you press on the valve, to release air. Be careful what sealant you are using, as some can permanently damage the rim through corrosion. Edited January 4, 2012 by Konaman
KobusBotha66 Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I am great fan of the No flats tyre sealant and their J2KL product range. J2KL Rims strips and valves work extremely well and I have never had any problems with this product. I can say that No Flats is an awesome maintenance free sealant as I never have to top up or worry about the sealant as it never balls or drys up. Have a look at their website or email them, they are always extremely helpful and will usually answer any emails within 24hrs, www.noflats.co.za / info@noflats.co.za HAPPY CYCLING IN 2012
Louis for real Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) i have been using Joe's with a tablespoon of mielie pap in continental raceking supersonic's on my hardtail in pretty harsh conditions and by the beard of zeuss i swear there is nothing better... on the subject of expensive sealants...will definatly be giving the stayseal guys a tinkle when the time comes around for a sealant service Edited January 11, 2012 by waadie
Lizzardd Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Can I convert my Rocket Rons to tubeless? The only schwable tyre that you can't use tubeless is the performance line
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