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Tubeless tyres do not require an innertube.

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Keep getting small punctures on spoke side of tube

I am using 27.5 x 2.1-2.4-inch tubes in tubeless rims on a hard tail trail bike. Mostly riding trails. I keep getting small punctures on the spoke side of the tube. Could be the same spot but it's ...
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What happens if sealant residues are not cleaned systematically on tubeless tires used for commuters?

Tubeless tires seem to be an interesting compromise for commuters: they offer a good level of protection for small punctures, and allow to use supple tires at lower pressure, which has comfort ...
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Are my rims "tubeless-ready"?

Currently using a 27.5x2.10 tube tires and I'm planning to convert my mountain bike wheels into tubeless system but I can't tell if my rims are tubeless ready since there's no indicated label if it is ...
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What happens if a tubeless tyre is overinflated?

The gravelking SK has a max tubeless pressure of 60 psi. What happens if you inflate it more, to say 100?
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New tubeless-ready tire has unpluggable micro leaks on the tread

After riding my old pair of Contintental Terra Speeds for 2 seasons, I slashed the rear tire and replaced it with a new one. During setup I replaced the rim tape, cleaned everything, mounted the new ...
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New presta valve core leaks

I have tubeless tires with sealant and there was sealant leaking from both presta valves after using a broken bike pump on them. After it it seems like the sealant clogged the valve a little bit and ...
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Rear tire burping on gravel bike (tubeless)

On my morning commute I burped my rear tire twice having never had that issue before. The rim is a wtb i23 (taped from factory and rate "tubeless ready") and it has a Wtb Riddler tire ...
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Mounting a tubeless tire using fire/explosion?

When I try to inflate a tubeless tire which I have just installed, it may or may not work: some tires leave a wide gap near the rim through which the air escapes without doing anything useful. This is ...
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What DT Swiss Valve and Tubeless Tape fit DT Swiss Wheels 2291335 and 2569868?

I recently bought the Endurace CF SL 7 eTAP bike and it came with DT Swiss wheels. DT Swiss front wheel 2291335 DT Swiss rear wheel 2569868 What DT Swiss valve would I use for my front and rear wheels?...
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Has anyone tried Tannus Armour tires? What do you think?

I have a Giant gravel bike that I use exclusively on asphalt -- that is, I use it as a road bike. I do perhaps 175km a week, 10k meters in ascent/descent a week. The issue I have is that to get to ...
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Tubeless tire air loss overnight after about 1.5 months of normal behaviour

I converted to tubeless about 1.5 months ago, and got really good results quick, with air pressure only needing a little re-pump every week or so. Last week I went on holidays, where I took the bike ...
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Tubeless 29r tire develops cracks without air

I have a new BMC mountain bike in a tubeless 29" setup. I have replaced stock Vittoria Barzo tires with a better rolling 29x2.1 Vittoria Mezcal (bought new online from Competitive Cyclist). All ...
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Vittoria Barzo / Mezcal Minimum pressure

Just mounted Mezcal (2.25) and Barzo (2.35) on a i29 rim, tubeless. Then I read the sign on both tyres that says Minimum pressure tubeless 2.00 bar. Ideally I would go for a 1.1 front 1.2 back but I’m ...
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Is 3mm tubeless puncture too big to seal?

I have a small slit in my MTB tyre (approx 3mm long x barely 1mm wide) which won't seal. I had to put a tube in when the puncture happened as it wouldn't seal, but I've now taken the tube out, cleaned ...
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Is compatible classic tube and classic tire (27.5x2.1) with tubeless ready rim(27.5x2.1)?

Is compatible classic tube and classic tire (27.5x2.1) with tubeless ready rim(27.5x2.1)? Thank you very much!
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