Does anyone know of an idiots guide to going tubeless please? My new wheels and tyres are suitable and I'd like to do a bit of reading before I decide.
My LBS is only sketchy on the pros and cons.
It's really quite simple
1. Depending exactly on your rims fit either rim strip with valve or just the valve to rim. Ideally the valves have a removable core.
2. Fit tyre to rim - this may need some soapy water if the tyre is a tight fit.
3. This is the tricky bit! Inflate the tyre until it seats. CO
2 canisters or a compressor can help but I've also got some to mount using a floor pump. Failing that a 'ghetto inflator' - see below.
4. Once seated, deflate, squirt in some Stan's (or other) fluid. Re-inflate, then shake the wheel as directed to fill any tiny holes
5. Enjoy a puncture free existence
A Ghetto Inflator basically a large plastic Coke bottle (other brands are available) with 2 valves, one with a core missing in the lid. With some tubing connected the non core valve to the tyre and kink the hose so that it locks off - I use a mole wrench. Then pump the bottle up to about 60psi, release the pressure and the tyre should mount.
