Tubeless - Is it really worth it???

[rad006]

Depends, Are the rims tubeless? If so then you just need new valves and sealant yes. Else you need strips + valves + sealant

[mpcombrink]

Yes ... just do it.

 

I've done the conversion and i've only had a problem with a burp here and there

[AndreZA]

If there are holes in the rims for the spokes you would need tape to cover the hole and a rim strip. Some has gotten away without the rimstrip and just use the tape and a loose valve.

[Skaap]

they talk about setting the tyers with a high presure pump. is this needed?

 

does the sealent go in through the valve after is has been inflated?

[Zula]

r tubeless ready rims far superior?? Im not keen for ''burpig'' and all the other horror stories ive ready about!

 

 

 

sealent then performs the same function as slim in tubes??

[NinjaManiak]

I've seated a non-tubeless tire on a non tubeles rim with a hand pump.

When I tried the second tyre (same tyre, same rim), it took a couple of bombs, and more than 1 trip to the garage to seat & seal.

So it depends...

[Skaap]

it would be stupid of me to put tyer liners and tubes with slim in if i have tubeless rims and tyers already , right?

[dirtrider]

XT rims with tubeless tyres you can blow it up with you mouth !!! DIY you need a big compressor . BTW nothing wrong with doing any one of the getto conversions you will find on the hub . Do it once PROPERLY and you will not have any problems . Stans/joe rim tape is a waste of money .

[Mudsimus]

yes

[dirtrider]

VERY stooopid

[Zula]

So in conclusion (for me anyways)

 

 

 

1. XT rims

 

2. UST tyres (not sure which one so recomensation welcome)

 

3. Sealant

 

 

 

Thats all I need??

[Skaap]

i wonder how much this is gonna cost me at the LBS....

[downhilldemon]

no, put most of the tyre on but leave a 10cm section of one beading off. put your little bit of sealant in there then put the rest of the tyre on.

 

you can try inflating with a foot pump and works quite often otherwise inflate with a bomb (manufacturer says you shouldn;t cause the sealant doesn't like the CO2, but once i've sealed it this way i let most of the co2 out and footpump the air in - keep the valve at the bottom as the co2 is heavier than air)

otherwise inflate with a compressor or at the petrol station - you'll need an adaptor if you using presta? (thin ones) valves but they are cheap at most bike shops

[dirtrider]

So in conclusion (for me anyways)

 

 

 

1. XT rims

 

2. UST tyres (not sure which one so recomensation welcome)

 

3. Sealant

 

 

 

Thats all I need??

 

 

 

Yip assuming you got a mtb   ,that would also be great .

[dirtrider]

i wonder how much this is gonna cost me at the LBS....

 

 

 

Donno bout your LBS but I will charge you 6 beers .

[rad006]

Noche if you want those XT wheels are mine we can talk price and Ill give you tyres as well + OKO tyre sealant. all you need to do is put them on your bike