![]() Thoroughly clean the surface with rubbing alcohol or similar to ensure the tape sets well. Remove the tyre and any old tape found, you want the surface to be as smooth as possible for the installation of the new tape. But if not, just use your legs to balance the wheel. If you have access to a wheel trueing stand this process becomes a whole lot easier. The actual process of applying the tape is quite simple, though it requires a little patience and accuracy. Once you’ve got everything together, time to get your hands dirty… How To Apply Tubeless Rim Tape Get Ready For A Bit Of A Struggle – If it’s your first time, prepare for a bit of a struggle, especially if you don’t have an air compressor or airshot tool… Just make sure to buy a big enough bottle – accommodating for the amount you will surely spill all over the floor! ![]() Most tubeless valves will come with a Presta Valve Core so you’ll need a pump that supports Presta.īuy Tyre Sealant – Most sealants are all the same so you can’t really go wrong with any brand you choose. Just measure the width of your rim and buy the tape that is the same width or slightly wider.īuy A Tubeless Valve – Tubeless valves are fitted with a rubber base designed to tighten up against the rim and create a seal with the rim tape. Investing in the real deal will assist you in finding and maintaining a perfect seal over the spoke holes (a good example is Stan’s Yellow Tape). This means the chances of your tyre leaking or rolling off are far greater.īuy Some Rim Tape – There are some cheap alternatives to rim tape but they can cause a bit of headache. Non-tubeless tyres can work, but the bead is not designed with a prominent lip and supports a weaker build. Is Your Tyre Tubeless Compatible? – Like the rim, the tyre should also be tubeless compatible in order to make the perfect seal. Tubeless compatible rims are designed with a hook-like lip to seal against the bead of the tyre. ![]() Is Your Rim Tubeless Compatible? – Make sure your rim is tubeless-compatible or you’ll never succeed. However, if you are one of the unlucky kids planning on converting a non-tubeless ready wheel, there is a couple more steps and a few things to check first… So if you’ve purchased a bike in the last few years you can grab your tyre sealant and a tubeless valve, sit back and skim past these first few points. And let me tell you right now, it can get bloody messy!īut there is some good news, almost all the mad dogs manufacturing mountain bikes these days provide us with tubeless ready wheels, accompanied by a tubeless ready tyre. If you’ve got this far, chances are you’re aware that installing a tubeless tyre takes a little more effort than a tube set up. ![]() So make damn sure this is the path you want to take before getting arms deep in sticky sealant and rim tape.īut without further ado, let’s get stuck into it! How To Set Up A Tubeless MTB Tyre The actual process can cause some headaches, and maybe tubeless tyres aren’t the only option for shredders. ![]()
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