Questions tagged [tubeless]
Tubeless tyres do not require an innertube.
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Can I fit a 27,5x2.40 tyre on a 584x25 rim?
So I bought a 27.5x2.40 new tyre for my dt swiss rim 584x25. My past tyre was a 27.5x2.50 and i though I could go 0.1 inch shorter will it fit or not really?
My ne tyre I ordered are some michelin ...
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How long does it take to add 2 oz sealant through valve?
I'm new to tubeless tires. I have a road bike with 700/26 tires. I am refreshing the sealant in my tires. I removed the valve core no problem. I am using a syringe and loaded it up with 2 oz. of ...
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valve stem caps on tubeless tires
On my road bicycle with tubed tires ridden only on paved roads, I never used the caps that covered the tube stems. Now that I have switched to road tubeless tires, do I need to use the caps to reduce ...
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can I run a tube setup on a tubeless rim without rim tape?
I have a DT Swiss EX 511 Disc Rim, where I assembled the hub myself.
Its documentation says I can use it tubless/ with a tube set up.
I want to use it with a tube.
Do I need to get a rim tape and run ...
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Reusablilty of Tubeless Tires
I want to reuse my tubeless tires but they do not seal anymore. I tried this now with three different tires that I already used but no chance. I guess since I am not able to remove all the old sealant ...
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Should the valve core of a tyre that's set up tubeless have some goo from the solidified sealant?
When I removed the valve core of an MTB tyre that's set up tubeless, it was spotless—so pristine that I figured the tyre must have an inner tube, despite the presence of a stem that looks suspiciously ...
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When I press down on my presta valve cap when it is open why is no air coming out
I recently got my bike and it rides great. When I went to pump up the tubeless tires I realized that the presta valve cap isn’t letting air out when I press down on it when it is open. I looked on ...
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Do I need the plastic Rim liner installed on Bontrager Paradigm tubeless ready rims if I plan to install inner tubes and a clincher Tire
I just bought a set of Bontrager paradigm tubeless ready rims that are set up as tubeless right now. If I'm planning on going with an inner tube and a clincher Tire can I remove the plastic seal strip ...
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Is it possible to make DIY foam tire inserts for gravel bikes?
I saw a video of the British cyclocross racers putting foam from a hardware store into their tires. This foam is used in construction to fill joints before caulking. All those joints on the concrete ...
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Tubeless tyre - glass cut tread
I appear to have run over some glass on the weekend and it has cut the tread of my tubeless tyre. The tyre isn’t loosing any pressure. Just wondering if it needs to be replaced or will be fine to ...
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What size of inner tube fits a 650x47b tire?
What size of inner tube fits a 650x47b tire?
It's gravel bike. The tire states it's tubeless ready but there's a tube in it currently.
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Caffélatex Tubeless Rim Strips w/ Stan's Tire Sealant
The manufacturer (Effetto Mariposa) is telling me that if I run their Caffelatex tubeless rim strips with the regular white Stan's tire sealant, that after 1-2 years the strips will be damaged by the ...
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How to put a tube in a used tubeless tire
I switched to tubeless tires about a year ago and I love them. A couple months ago I had a problem with the back tire and had to pull it off the rim for the first time.
There were literally hundreds ...
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How do I stop a removable valve core from leaking?
This Presta valve core, here removed, has been a nuisance since day one. Once inflated, it holds the pressure well for a trip to the trails, but after 3-4 days, the wheel is flat again. The volume (29&...
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Leaking valve hole
I tried different valves with no luck and used gorilla tape for inner wheel so I don’t think it’s the valves and I’ve taped it making sure.
I’ve covered all the holes. I am at my wits end with ...
