Different Stans Sealants+Continental tubes

[Mojoman]

Whats the difference between this product:

http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/tyre-sealants/stans-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/stans-tire-sealant-470ml-stans.html

 

And this one:

http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/tyre-sealants/stans-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/stans-tire-sealant-950ml-stans.html

 

Aside from the volume amount for all the klever wits!

 

And are these a good option for ghetto tubeless conversion?

http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/tubes/continental/continental-mtb-tube-1.3-1.6-presta-continental.html

 

I read that the Presta valve is the way to go, even though I currently use Shraeder tubes?

[Guest Travis.]

What size wheel are you going to convert? I use a 20" for a 26" and I'd bet a 26" would work with a 29".

You want the tube to sit very snugly onto the rim.

 

Just go with Shraeder if that's what you're currently using. It's also easier top up the sealant when using the ghetto conversion - as you can just get the sealant through the valve.

[Mojoman]

What size wheel are you going to convert? I use a 20" for a 26" and I'd bet a 26" would work with a 29".

You want the tube to sit very snugly onto the rim.

 

Just go with Shraeder if that's what you're currently using. It's also easier top up the sealant when using the ghetto conversion - as you can just get the sealant through the valve.

Thanks for the reply. I was being a bit stupid, after re-reading the article I see they suggest a 20 inch tube. Is there any particular brand anyone recommends? I see Buycycle has a special for R480, 2 tubes, rim tape and 450ml of liquid. Would this be a better option?

[Guest Travis.]

Well, It's x2 20" tubes, and I'd buy the bigger container thus,

 

+-R60+R180 = +-R240

 

Way cheaper to do it this way. No hassles and works just as well and you're guaranteed that it would seal as the tube creates a nice seal as it sits between the tyre and rim.

[Mojoman]

Well, It's x2 20" tubes, and I'd buy the bigger container thus,

 

+-R60+R180 = +-R240

 

Way cheaper to do it this way. No hassles and works just as well and you're guaranteed that it would seal as the tube creates a nice seal as it sits between the tyre and rim.

And I can get away with using black insulation tape or do I need to buy some special rim tape?

[Guest Travis.]

I've never used any tape, but if you want I guess you can just use insulation tape to make sure the area is smooth before putting on the tube.

[dirtrider]

The tube is only to seal the spokes . Nothing is needed where the tyre bead meets the rim !! That is why insulation tape works so well .