Tubeless setup for beginners

[Beekeeper]

As I know absolutely nothing about going tubeless, I found this video really interesting and may even give it a go at some point..

 

[Frankieboy]

Don’t be affraid, providing you have all the right stuff it’s easy. Assuming your existing tyres / rims are good to go you might want to consider a tubeless kit, if it’s your first time?; rim tape, vales, sealant etc. There’s loads of good advice on other posts, just search tubeless.

good luck!

 

[steve_sordy]

Just do it!

 

[Mikerb]

Yes I found that video rather more inspiring than previous examples. I am waiting for availability of E Wilds in 29x2.6 before changing out my tyres and will be putting them on tubeless. Interesting in this video he did not even need to use anything other than a standard floor pump.....the air tanks are otherwise another cost of going tubeless.

 

[Beekeeper]

Of all the gadgets I’ve bought for my bike this bike pump is my favourite (maybe because it’s an E-pump)
Great for popping on tyres. I just set the display to 30psi and press a button. After a couple of loud bangs the tyre pops on perfectly. Lithium ion rechargeable and also works off a 12 supply

 

[steve_sordy]

............. Interesting in this video he did not even need to use anything other than a standard floor pump.....the air tanks are otherwise another cost of going tubeless.

With a proper UST tubeless tyre on proper tubeless rims and with the tyre already installed and run in over several weeks, then I have reinstalled it with a hand-powered mini-pump.

OK, that was with one side still engaged and only one side to be seated. But I was out on a ride and desperate, a mini-pump was all I had. I sure wouldn't like to repeat the exercise. (And exercise it was!)

An Airshot is the BEST bit of kit ever for tyre inflation!