TNOSE_E Posted November 7, 2008 Share Did 2 conversions last night on a Kenda Karma (used, folding) and Tioga Yellow Kirin Magnum 66 (also used and wire bead). This morning the Kenda had lost some air(might be due to the tyres prior use), Tioga still hard. I used (as a test) Raleigh ProSeal as a sealant. at R24 for 500ml at PNP you can't go wrong. TNOSE_E2008-11-07 01:40:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 7, 2008 Share Nice find! let us know how the sealant does during a race with a few thorns! Might be worth switching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted November 7, 2008 Share The wheels are not mine, but will ask the guy to give some feedback. I have used the green slim but find it too thick. The Proseal seems to work just as good as Joe's. We will see after 94.7,C2C and Babbas.TNOSE_E2008-11-07 02:03:42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straatvark Posted November 7, 2008 Share Thanks Turtlek, got my tubes at the SAPO this morning. Will give feedback soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted November 7, 2008 Share So total cost here. Tube R40Nylon tape R4 (Can do more than 6Rims R24)Proseal R12 (Use only half for a wheel R24) Total conversion R45 per wheelTNOSE_E2008-11-07 04:20:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted November 9, 2008 Share Thanks Turtlek' date=' got my tubes at the SAPO this morning. ? Will give feedback soon[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterThanFast Posted November 9, 2008 Share What all can be used as sealant?how well does OKO work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted November 9, 2008 Share oko is the bomb dude have been riding oko for close on a year in my tubes and now tubeless conversion and never a hassle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted November 9, 2008 Share What is OKO and where can one buy it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted November 10, 2008 Share I did a conversion this weekend with 20 inch tubes and sealent. Worked like a charm (easier than I thought) but around the edge of the rims some of the sealent is bubbling out very slowly and I seem to be loosing pressure. Any recommendations? Will it stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted November 10, 2008 Share I did a conversion this weekend with 20 inch tubes and sealent. Worked like a charm (easier than I thought) but around the edge of the rims some of the sealent is bubbling out very slowly and I seem to be loosing pressure. Any recommendations? Will it stop? Did you thrash it round left right up down sideways a few times? It will seal with some time but keep a nice high pressure for now to allow the tyres bead to seat against the new tube liner. Also give the wheel a spin every time you pass. TNOSE_E2008-11-10 00:33:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted November 10, 2008 Share I gave it a lekker shake about. I will keep its pressure up, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted November 10, 2008 Share Check out this site: http://nationalmountainbike.com:80/board/showthread.php?t=4143 But what worked even better as I said previously is using duct tape. Been riding like this for a while and works like a charm. Cycle House in Pretoria North does these conversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted November 10, 2008 Share Brilliant website Henri! That is the exact method I used, just plain water though, not soapy. And my bike is lighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted November 10, 2008 Share For the life of me I can't understand why somebode will dish out R600 for a conversion kit, that essentially the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted November 10, 2008 Share Now that everyone is going tubless, remember to start carring a plug kit for justin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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