I recently fitted a pair of Schwalbe One tubeless to a set of Deda Zero 2 wheels, using Schwalbe's Tubeless Kit, and was surprised at how incredibly straightforward and easy the whole process was. I've only been out for a couple of rides so far but all seems to be in order.
Today, I tried to install a Maxxis Padrone on a Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST and it's been a frickin' nightmare.
The tyre went onto the rim easily enough - perhaps too easily, as I could get it on by hand, without the need for soapy water or even tyre levers. I used the Truflo Airstore pump to deliver that initial shot of air to seat the tyre but there wasn't enough of a seal for it to hold the air for even a few seconds. None the less, I then added the sealant (Doc Blue) and tried to inflate the tyre but it wouldn't hold any air and I've just ended up with a puddle of sealant on the garage floor.
I assumed that since it was a UST wheel, it wouldn't need rim tape. Is this correct or am I mistaken?
Anyone with experience of Mavic UST wheels have any bright ideas?
ETA: Turns out I'm an idiot. I just had another look at the wheels. They're not UST. I was misled by the external spoke attachments but on closer inspection, the rim bed is the wrong shape - it doesn't have the 'shoulders' for the tyre bead to sit on. The bike they came with was specced with the UST wheels but I should have read the rim label properly...