Justin Posted January 28, 2010 Share Hi all What do I need to carry along on a race for my tubeless tires? I just upgraded to a tubeless system, however I still only have my trusted puncture repair kit and an extra tube in the saddle bag along with the pump on the frame. What else is required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted January 28, 2010 Share Get some plugs. Best bet is at a car spares place. Your sealant should handle most of the stuff. This is for bigger cuts. One of those Park Tools boots is helpful as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted January 28, 2010 Share Aren't the car plugs a bit big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted January 28, 2010 Share Take a tube, put it in a condom, and put it were I got mine, than forget about it. The only thing you need when disaster struck, is a pump. Remove the tubeless valve from your rim, be careful that you dint loose the rubber o-ring, and put a tube in as on a normal rim. You can get the plugs (the strings that looks like a shoe lace) for about R50 for 6 strings and the gadget that put it through the tire (that kit cost about R100) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted January 28, 2010 Share You'd be surprised at how big some holes are that you need to patch. Carry a couple smalls and big. Dont take up much space. I also have one of those little Park Tools patch kits. They are self adhesive and work really well. Had the opportunity of using it for the first time on someone elses bike last weekend. Much better than using that glue. The boot sticks really well so I'm sure it would patch a torn tyre nicely. That's normally your biggest problem when you have a tubeless setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted January 28, 2010 Share Keep your spare tube for cut too big to fix with a boot. Get some plugs for tubeless BICYCLE tyres and some self adhesive boots. I don't carry a pump but have CO2 bombs, 2 on the frame and 2 in saddlebag. Was running too low pressure last week and managed to get a cut on the bead. ~ 30sec to insert plug and inflate with CO2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted January 28, 2010 Share Co2 is definitely easier than a pump, especially if the tubeless tyre is deflated after repair.You also get a tubless reapir kit that works exactly the same way a car tyre punture reapir is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted January 28, 2010 Share If you need to put a tube in to your tyre make sure you check very carefully for thorns etc from old punctures you didn't know about. I saw a top pro rider make that mistake at Hill2Hill a few years ago, with 2 tubes. I t ruined his day and a chance of a podium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtienneB Posted January 28, 2010 Share Get a Weldtite Tubeless Puncture Repair Kit. Its the best. If your LBS doesnt stock them tell them they must start to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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