This was SUPER helpful! I'm new at tubeless and not very handy. After three failed setups, I watched this video, followed your tips, and installed a tubeless tire from scratch. The most tedious part was putting on the rim tape. After that, the process was relatively painless. 4th time was the charm!
My first MTB was a 1999 Trek that I still have in great shape. Upgraded to a new to me Giant. Tubeless tires, disk brakes, etc. I knew how to work on the old Trek. On the new one, not so much. The videos you are creating and uploading are instrumental to my learning process. They are very educational, funny, clear and the editing/post production guys are fantastic! Thank you so much. Subscribed!
I’m about 2 minutes in to the video and having ridden tubes for decades, I have decided, tubes are just fine! All of this is is crazy and it’s why I carry a new tube with me. I can fix a flat, in rain, snow, or sun in 10 minutes TOPS.
i can fix a flat with my tubeless setup in half that time, don't even need to take the tyre off the bike (if a small hole or puncture sealant fixes it for me) with a bacon strip
I went tubeless on my Fat Bike. This saves a WHOPPING 6LBS!!!! I still carry a spare tube - as I did before! Have not needed to use it in the 4 years since converting.
You guys always do a great job of explaining useful maintenance procedures on bikes. I have viewed many of these videos and they are always my "go to" for bike maintenance education. Thanks
Top video guys, I used this video to setup my tubeless road tyres 25mm first time and that soapy water spray is a must to get them to seat on the rim, otherwise it doesn’t work and I had to use 1 tyre lever to get them on the rim much tighter fit for Road tubeless tyres than mountain bike ones…
Did mine yesterday and all's great so far, except I used the valve stem o-rings.....oppps. I'm going to take the o-rings off, and replace the nut w/o them, trying not to disturb the valve stem in any way when turning the nut off/on. Wish me luck! I've always had trouble in the past with the valve stem nuts coming loose and that is why I decided to try it with o-rings this time, then I finally found this vid which talks about them. A bit late, but better than not at all. Great vid!
Just bought a pair of tubeless tires for my brand new bike. Can't wait to give this a go. Of course, I'll always carry a spare tube in case something goes wrong during a ride. Be prepared for most anything on a ride... Great video! Just wish that TH-cam would still show the date the video was uploaded, like before...
I’ve fixed hundreds of flats over the last 35 years, but noticed the vulcanizing glues now available don’t work as well. The patch doesn’t seal as well and prone to leaks. I used to replace the tube after 3 patches. Now I tend to throw tubes away unless it’s a very small leak (eg, thorn).
Cleaning with alcohol is a great tip. Was having trouble seating an existing tire on an existing rim which I had previously used with the same combination. Deep cleaning for the win.
I was on the tubeless/tube fence this spring, I tried tubeless on my road bike about 3500 miles so far. I count at least 8 gashes on my rear tire. Every ride I air up 80 psi! They are usually around 75 psi. There are wet dots of sealant on the 8 spots around the tire. I average 65 to 47 miles rides, theres white stringy crap on my rear brake which is sealant like I ran over chewing gum. Havent been stranded on the side of the road yet! I have 4 brothers that ride, they are still changing tubes on the side of the road lol!
Okay so I have learned a few new tips. One is to inflate the tire without the valve core. The other is apply soapy water to the bead. I currently use a foam painters brush with soapy water, but I like the plastic bottle. Just wondering if that’s too much water getting mixed into the sealant.
This is the first bike I've bought that had tubeless ready rims. I'm trying to learn about tubeless tires. It seems this bike has a tubeless front tire and a tubed rear tire on a tubeless rim. There is something between the tube and the rim that looks like fabric. IDK what is going on. Trying to learn. Thanks! Love Park Tool stuff.
thank you for a very useful video! is to "get rid of the valve's o-rings" mainly a roadbike carbon rim thing? because of thinner/less carbon layers for weight savings etc.? just guessing that mountainbike rims are built "stronger"? plus my mountain bike's rim (DT Swiss XMC 1200 Spline 30) has a circa 3 mm hole at the rim's side near the valve. enough to let air out in case ...
The issue is typically seen on Road wheels due to the higher pressure and the taller sidewalls. We estimate that about the same number or more MTB setups have pressure in the rim but never realize it. This is due to the lower pressure and shallower rim depth that makes the rim resist bowing out better than a deep road rim.
I just couldn’t get a good seat until the mechanic at trek recommended that I use a o ring inside. Possibly using a stem with a bad interface with the rim
Is it okay if the valve stem keeps moving even though it's tight? I just check my rim tape... And it's not even reaching the sidewall.. I saw some sealant got through the nipples should I get wider rim tape and slightly bigger valve stems, what should I buy for rim tape and valve stems? The sealant on my tire dry's out like for a month... How long does a tire sealant last? Even though my tires and rims are tubless ready,I got my tubless set up at a local bike shop... Thank you it's a very useful video I learned a lot about how to properly set a tubless tire ❤️✌️
Is it OK to heat tires that are hard to get on the rim, generally, not only for tubeless? I saw someone do this on YT and I never thought about it before...
2:29 The valve sticking up higher than the rim walls is never a good idea! It can badly damage the rim if rolled over in the event of a tire going flat while riding.
Step 1: put in tubeless valves. Step 2: install tires on rims. Step 3. take the wheels to the bike shop that has an air compressor, and more patience and experience than me. Love tubeless for road and gravel, but after many blood-sweat-and-tears sessions trying to seat them at home, I just take them to a shop. Well worth the trip.
I have had some tyres that didn't even seat, even with a compressor. What I've had to do was to put a normal inner tube, and seat both sides, then only break 1 side, remove the inner tube, and seating only 1 side with the compressor works a lot easier.
Been running tubeless about a month now, it's sealed without leaks but the tires didn't pop onto the rim, they just went on quite easily and if theirs no air the tire easily falls off the rim wall, is this safe?
The process outlined by Parktool in this video while not wrong is terrible, especially ehen installing E Bike tires / tires with heavy casings. 1. The following prep work need to be done: HEAT UP THE TIRES. It makes it much easier to install. Use the Sun, a Radiator, a Hairdryer etc. 2. Do not inject the sealant before the tire is fitted and checked to fit properly! It is common that the tire needs to be refitted. This is a mess when sealant is applied. Only apply the sealant after the initial fitting. Only inject the sealant directly thru the valve fitting, do not dump it in the tire. For injection you can use one of the syringes that come with your bleed kit. Which you will need to buy anyway at some point. Do not spend more then $30 on the kit.
Some tubeless can be seated with a floor pump and others need some serious air volume. So, this really does depend on the tires being installed. When looking at compressors CFM is often what the compressors pump can create but the hose size and tank volume have a more direct correlation to how much volume is being pushed into the tire.
Interesting that at 3:52 in this video Calvin says to remove the blue solid strip as it is not needed. I just got a new gravel bike with WTB wheels and their WTB video (th-cam.com/video/-Zt7u1R0wAA/w-d-xo.html) says to reinstall that solid tape/strip (provided protection from a broken spoke and to prevent rim tape sag later). Don’t know if the WTB (i23) rim curvature is different from other wheels and requires you to leave the solid tape in place, but I think removing the tape makes sense for better adhesion of the rim tape to the rim.
th-cam.com/video/MuEiBSAKWLI/w-d-xo.html In this video of yours from 5 years ago, Calvin used to start taping the rim one spoke hole away from the valve hole and ending one spoke hole after the valve hole. Now, Calvin starts from the opposite of the valve hole. May I know what's the reason for this different method? Was it to not create a slight bulge at the zone where the valve hole is located?
Ive had nothing but problems with tubeless setups. Tires not seating, tape not sealing, valves not sealing, tape sliding off when seating tires, tires blowing to pieces, flats, slow leaks, sealant messes, hours of wasted time. Been riding tubes this year and I'm 4300 miles only one flat. Anything by Stans No Tubes sucks, especially their rims.
The conversation video says only 1 wrap with rim tape but double it where the valve goes and this says 2 wraps all the way around? The conversation video also stated to use the O ring this one said don't? Which do i do because yall contradict your self's in the first 2 videos I've seen of your channel
I love Park tutorials. But they missed an important step. After applying the tape, use a plastic tire lever to press the edge the of the tape into the rim bead seat. James The Bike Guy has an amazing tutorial where you use a bike flipped upside down and install your untaped wheel into it to simulate taping a wheel in a truing stand. Make sure you stretch the tape as much as possible when installing. Don’t be too concerned about bubbles in the center channel. Be concerned that the tape is adhered and flush at the rim bead seat after you press it in with the tire lever. Happy trails. I highly recommend tannus inserts. Those a whole new level above going tubeless and they’re easy to take out if you get a gash in your tire.
Where did this notion of lower rolling resistance come from? Tubeless omits the tube but the tires are beefed up with more material. A clincher with latex tubes, however, has a thinner tire and high performing tube... and in some cirlces are said to be fastest.
ALWAYS looks a lot easier on youtube videos. Its a pain in the backside trying to pump this up. Don't really understand the soapy water but the whole process thus far painful and unsuccessful.
On another Park video for the same subject (found at: th-cam.com/video/MuEiBSAKWLI/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ParkTool) Park stated that the tubeless rim strip should be started a bit more than 1 spoke hole away, no mention of starting on the opposite side. Also, that other Park video stated to overlap the tape to the start point (again, less than 2 away)! Why the different instructions from the same company?
Either method can work as well. The key aspect is to do two wraps. We try to also watch what the other industry rep's are doing, and will change our technique accordingly, if it makes sense.
Do you think going tubeless on wheels and not able to use the bike around 2 weeks or more can be not worth it? I have seen older guys that ride with me always go and pump air in their wheels. I offered them to let me check and the sealant was very dry and he said the he rode it like 1 month ago. I run with tubes because of (hehe) lack of funds. But knows to fix bikes thanks to all wonder resources from Park Tool and other TH-camrs.
a lot of the initial sealant put into the tire is used to coat the area inside the tire/wheel and can use most of the initial sealant to coat that surface area. It will need to be re applied. Tubeless is not for everyone, not a requirement and we are not saying its better or worse than anything else, just showing how to set it up.
This was SUPER helpful! I'm new at tubeless and not very handy. After three failed setups, I watched this video, followed your tips, and installed a tubeless tire from scratch. The most tedious part was putting on the rim tape. After that, the process was relatively painless. 4th time was the charm!
"You can tell that the tire is seated on the rim by the way that it is."
Well that's neat.
Is that an Aspen?
@@parktool did calvin get a raise for his good work yet?
@@parktoolso happy you guys did this
the main problem with tubless is when you have to do the work yourself.
My first MTB was a 1999 Trek that I still have in great shape. Upgraded to a new to me Giant. Tubeless tires, disk brakes, etc. I knew how to work on the old Trek. On the new one, not so much. The videos you are creating and uploading are instrumental to my learning process. They are very educational, funny, clear and the editing/post production guys are fantastic! Thank you so much. Subscribed!
It’s been the same experience for me
well said
My only disappointment was the complete lack of any discussion on the expected quantum effects of tire sealing.
Same here! Thanks!
@@lazurm quantum?
This is the most comprehensive video for tubeless tire setup!
I’m about 2 minutes in to the video and having ridden tubes for decades, I have decided, tubes are just fine! All of this is is crazy and it’s why I carry a new tube with me. I can fix a flat, in rain, snow, or sun in 10 minutes TOPS.
i can fix a flat with my tubeless setup in half that time, don't even need to take the tyre off the bike (if a small hole or puncture sealant fixes it for me) with a bacon strip
I went tubeless on my Fat Bike. This saves a WHOPPING 6LBS!!!! I still carry a spare tube - as I did before! Have not needed to use it in the 4 years since converting.
Your call. But, you can still carry your spare tube around, and you can still install it in about 10minutes... But who would carry around 3 tubes?!?
You guys always do a great job of explaining useful maintenance procedures on bikes. I have viewed many of these videos and they are always my "go to" for bike maintenance education. Thanks
Brilliant.. video saved to my play list.. I'll be going tubeless very soon...
The tash is strong in this one. Excellent video, thank you, helped me well on my way!
Top video guys, I used this video to setup my tubeless road tyres 25mm first time and that soapy water spray is a must to get them to seat on the rim, otherwise it doesn’t work and I had to use 1 tyre lever to get them on the rim much tighter fit for Road tubeless tyres than mountain bike ones…
Glad it helped!
@@parktool managed to get them seated with a track pump no need for a tire booster...
As always Park Tool, thank you for a great and informative video.
You're welcome!
I want a full, 3min+ version of the tire shake. You've both earned your Musical Dance Experience.
Did mine yesterday and all's great so far, except I used the valve stem o-rings.....oppps. I'm going to take the o-rings off, and replace the nut w/o them, trying not to disturb the valve stem in any way when turning the nut off/on. Wish me luck!
I've always had trouble in the past with the valve stem nuts coming loose and that is why I decided to try it with o-rings this time, then I finally found this vid which talks about them. A bit late, but better than not at all. Great vid!
Great video, thanks! I made me realize I actually won't try to set up tubeless and just buy another tube. 😂
Some people put the sealant in the tube. Of course it gets mixed results just like tubeless. Some have gone from tubeless back to tubes.
Damn, Calvin has moves! How to dance like Calvin series coming soon?
Just bought a pair of tubeless tires for my brand new bike. Can't wait to give this a go. Of course, I'll always carry a spare tube in case something goes wrong during a ride. Be prepared for most anything on a ride...
Great video!
Just wish that TH-cam would still show the date the video was uploaded, like before...
They do. Hover your mouse over where it shows "1 year ago", right next to the view count, and it shows it.
Thanks for the helpful video. Corniness included.
I did it on my Merida big nine 5000 ! It all went pretty smoothly which surprised me.
Thanks guys
good educational video... to confirm the reasons I will continue to use tube tires...
whoa, I work in a bike shop and did not even know about the o ring... thanks guys
I’ve fixed hundreds of flats over the last 35 years, but noticed the vulcanizing glues now available don’t work as well. The patch doesn’t seal as well and prone to leaks. I used to replace the tube after 3 patches. Now I tend to throw tubes away unless it’s a very small leak (eg, thorn).
Oh boy I now need a WH1 in my life ❤
You guys have the best videos! Thanks for this..
Park Tool has the best videos! thanks team!
The Park Tool vids are incredible!!! Very well done. Thank you!!!!
More like corny and annoying with this silly duo crap.
@@RetroMancer242 haters gonna hate. bye lonely boy
Fantastic video! Even a noob like me can do it after watching this. And really funny too!
Another excellent video - thanks lads!
Cleaning with alcohol is a great tip. Was having trouble seating an existing tire on an existing rim which I had previously used with the same combination. Deep cleaning for the win.
People always are surprised how much a deep clean is helping in so many situations. 👌
It worked! Thanks! This was super easy to follow.
Just got a Turbo Tero, it came tubeless ready, I have gotten 4 flats in under 120 miles so I’m going tubeless with your direction.
I was on the tubeless/tube fence this spring, I tried tubeless on my road bike about 3500 miles so far. I count at least 8 gashes on my rear tire. Every ride I air up 80 psi! They are usually around 75 psi. There are wet dots of sealant on the 8 spots around the tire. I average 65 to 47 miles rides, theres white stringy crap on my rear brake which is sealant like I ran over chewing gum. Havent been stranded on the side of the road yet! I have 4 brothers that ride, they are still changing tubes on the side of the road lol!
Seven Bikes for Seven Brothers.
Talk about great timing, I just got a new set of wheels and tires and I am going to try setting those up this weekend. You guys make it look easy
Don't bother
@@aaron___6014 too late, it's done
haha "Truman WHY are we AT?" 8:30
I dont know George WHY are we at? lol
I am still not sold on this tubeless thing. Life seems easier whit tubes.
I'd rather top up sealant twice a year than swap tubes twice a month.
@@MrPijus123 Why would you swap tubes twice a month?
Okay so I have learned a few new tips. One is to inflate the tire without the valve core. The other is apply soapy water to the bead. I currently use a foam painters brush with soapy water, but I like the plastic bottle. Just wondering if that’s too much water getting mixed into the sealant.
This is the first bike I've bought that had tubeless ready rims. I'm trying to learn about tubeless tires. It seems this bike has a tubeless front tire and a tubed rear tire on a tubeless rim. There is something between the tube and the rim that looks like fabric. IDK what is going on. Trying to learn. Thanks! Love Park Tool stuff.
I find that a Phillips screwdriver works great for poking the valve hole in the rim tape
I run tubeless on both my bikes (one old 26 xc and one modern 29 xc) 🤤🔝 never coming back to tubes
Awesome video. Clear and concise. Thanks!
Comprehensive and well done. Thank you.
You guys are the best...thanks
this was really helpful, thank you.
One of those days 😃😄
Perfect. Amazing Sharing Technical Knowledge. Thanks
They used Peaty's sealant. Great stuff.
10:20 if only I knew this secret step, it would have been much easier and more fun
Agreed. Many secret facets of the mysterious world of bicycle mechanics.
Great stuff guys!
thank you for a very useful video! is to "get rid of the valve's o-rings" mainly a roadbike carbon rim thing? because of thinner/less carbon layers for weight savings etc.? just guessing that mountainbike rims are built "stronger"? plus my mountain bike's rim (DT Swiss XMC 1200 Spline 30) has a circa 3 mm hole at the rim's side near the valve. enough to let air out in case ...
The issue is typically seen on Road wheels due to the higher pressure and the taller sidewalls. We estimate that about the same number or more MTB setups have pressure in the rim but never realize it. This is due to the lower pressure and shallower rim depth that makes the rim resist bowing out better than a deep road rim.
thank you very much for this experienced answer!
Truman emerges from the forest of sealants 👍🏼
Very cool + helpful
Is the soapy water really necessary? Why would I want water in my tire? Just wondering. Nice vid, very thorough.
I just couldn’t get a good seat until the mechanic at trek recommended that I use a o ring inside. Possibly using a stem with a bad interface with the rim
Great video Park Tool👍👍
First time for me got the tire seated with a floor pump. Can’t believe it
Is it okay if the valve stem keeps moving even though it's tight?
I just check my rim tape... And it's not even reaching the sidewall.. I saw some sealant got through the nipples should I get wider rim tape and slightly bigger valve stems, what should I buy for rim tape and valve stems?
The sealant on my tire dry's out like for a month... How long does a tire sealant last?
Even though my tires and rims are tubless ready,I got my tubless set up at a local bike shop...
Thank you it's a very useful video I learned a lot about how to properly set a tubless tire ❤️✌️
Bike shops must love these things because it is surely a nightmare the first times you try to install these suckers.
nice video
I'm still using tubes 😁 😃 seen so many people go flat on trails. Not me 😉
Wow Nice🇧🇩
Is it OK to heat tires that are hard to get on the rim, generally, not only for tubeless? I saw someone do this on YT and I never thought about it before...
It may help. How you heat them is the key. Hot water would be the way to do this safely and effectively.
Thanks! Another question, why are half links listed under BMX chains sometimes? BMX bikes have horisontal drop outs as far as I know?!@@parktool
bueno 👍💡💡💡💡💡👍👍👍👍👍
2:29 The valve sticking up higher than the rim walls is never a good idea! It can badly damage the rim if rolled over in the event of a tire going flat while riding.
TIP: put the tire on without sealant first and inflate to check for leaks in the rim.
How to set up latex tubes. Better puncher protection and greater rolling resistance.
Step 1: put in tubeless valves.
Step 2: install tires on rims.
Step 3. take the wheels to the bike shop that has an air compressor, and more patience and experience than me.
Love tubeless for road and gravel, but after many blood-sweat-and-tears sessions trying to seat them at home, I just take them to a shop. Well worth the trip.
The key is to really soak it down with a soap/water solution along with using compressed air. That's essentially all they are doing at the shop.
@@obliviondio I've done that.
Can you go tubeless with a shrader valve stem?
Yes you can. Check this video out. th-cam.com/video/vjMRj0jEef0/w-d-xo.html
I have had some tyres that didn't even seat, even with a compressor. What I've had to do was to put a normal inner tube, and seat both sides, then only break 1 side, remove the inner tube, and seating only 1 side with the compressor works a lot easier.
What a faff!
@@hcw199 It was, but its so worth it tbh.
How much does a tubeless cost?
Can you use a silicone gun to put sealant in?
Could work out. Just need to work out the setup. Also need to know how much volume it pushes out per click.
What is the part number for the bench mounted wheel holder?
The WH-1, a great tool
Been running tubeless about a month now, it's sealed without leaks but the tires didn't pop onto the rim, they just went on quite easily and if theirs no air the tire easily falls off the rim wall, is this safe?
Is the rim tubeless compatible? It sounds like it may not have a proper "bead seat" for the tires bead to pop onto.
@0:04 - “… offering more rolling resistance.” Hahahaha! You mean LESS rolling resistance guy.
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He says offering lower rolling resistance which is right? Watch it again mate
The process outlined by Parktool in this video while not wrong is terrible, especially ehen installing E Bike tires / tires with heavy casings.
1. The following prep work need to be done:
HEAT UP THE TIRES. It makes it much easier to install. Use the Sun, a Radiator, a Hairdryer etc.
2. Do not inject the sealant before the tire is fitted and checked to fit properly!
It is common that the tire needs to be refitted. This is a mess when sealant is applied.
Only apply the sealant after the initial fitting. Only inject the sealant directly thru the valve fitting, do not dump it in the tire.
For injection you can use one of the syringes that come with your bleed kit. Which you will need to buy anyway at some point. Do not spend more then $30 on the kit.
I thought about tubeless tires but I think I'll stick with tubes less time to get the tires back on the bike
Is there a minimum CFM for seating an MTB tire? I am guessing around 3.0 or more. Thanks.
Some tubeless can be seated with a floor pump and others need some serious air volume. So, this really does depend on the tires being installed. When looking at compressors CFM is often what the compressors pump can create but the hose size and tank volume have a more direct correlation to how much volume is being pushed into the tire.
Do the wheels have to be off the bike in order to insert the sealant?
No. In fact, the bike can make a good holder. You can leave them on.
Simple !
Tubless ready rims ?
“A wheel holder so it would make it easier”
Yeah, I think forcing a friend to hold it should work
Interesting that at 3:52 in this video Calvin says to remove the blue solid strip as it is not needed. I just got a new gravel bike with WTB wheels and their WTB video (th-cam.com/video/-Zt7u1R0wAA/w-d-xo.html) says to reinstall that solid tape/strip (provided protection from a broken spoke and to prevent rim tape sag later). Don’t know if the WTB (i23) rim curvature is different from other wheels and requires you to leave the solid tape in place, but I think removing the tape makes sense for better adhesion of the rim tape to the rim.
Not all blue tape is the same, or green, or pink for that matter. In the video that was a fabric rim strip, and not designed to seal air tight.
How long do tubeless tires hold air?
This varies on setup but they should hold at least a week before needing to be adjusted.
Does it matter which direction to apply the tape??
no
7:35 that wheel needs some luv
Are there any tubeless tires that have steel core?
They are out there but not common.
So 👍
Why no tube? To save rotating weight for racing❓
Lower pressures without risk of pinch flats.
I'll stick to tubes I can run sealant in the tube
th-cam.com/video/MuEiBSAKWLI/w-d-xo.html
In this video of yours from 5 years ago, Calvin used to start taping the rim one spoke hole away from the valve hole and ending one spoke hole after the valve hole.
Now, Calvin starts from the opposite of the valve hole. May I know what's the reason for this different method? Was it to not create a slight bulge at the zone where the valve hole is located?
yeah i wonder about that as well
@@madmat1652 Both methods work but Parktool just adjusted their technique like in this video now. Cheers
Ive had nothing but problems with tubeless setups. Tires not seating, tape not sealing, valves not sealing, tape sliding off when seating tires, tires blowing to pieces, flats, slow leaks, sealant messes, hours of wasted time. Been riding tubes this year and I'm 4300 miles only one flat. Anything by Stans No Tubes sucks, especially their rims.
Sounds like user error to me.
The conversation video says only 1 wrap with rim tape but double it where the valve goes and this says 2 wraps all the way around?
The conversation video also stated to use the O ring this one said don't?
Which do i do because yall contradict your self's in the first 2 videos I've seen of your channel
Step 1: go to the bike shop and pay them to do it.
I love Park tutorials. But they missed an important step. After applying the tape, use a plastic tire lever to press the edge the of the tape into the rim bead seat.
James The Bike Guy has an amazing tutorial where you use a bike flipped upside down and install your untaped wheel into it to simulate taping a wheel in a
truing stand.
Make sure you stretch the tape as much as possible when installing. Don’t be too concerned about bubbles in the center channel. Be concerned that the tape is adhered and flush at the rim bead seat after you press it in with the tire lever.
Happy trails. I highly recommend tannus inserts. Those a whole new level above going tubeless and they’re easy to take out if you get a gash in your tire.
Where did this notion of lower rolling resistance come from? Tubeless omits the tube but the tires are beefed up with more material. A clincher with latex tubes, however, has a thinner tire and high performing tube... and in some cirlces are said to be fastest.
ALWAYS looks a lot easier on youtube videos. Its a pain in the backside trying to pump this up. Don't really understand the soapy water but the whole process thus far painful and unsuccessful.
On another Park video for the same subject (found at: th-cam.com/video/MuEiBSAKWLI/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ParkTool) Park stated that the tubeless rim strip should be started a bit more than 1 spoke hole away, no mention of starting on the opposite side. Also, that other Park video stated to overlap the tape to the start point (again, less than 2 away)!
Why the different instructions from the same company?
Either method can work as well. The key aspect is to do two wraps. We try to also watch what the other industry rep's are doing, and will change our technique accordingly, if it makes sense.
@@parktool That's great to hear. Your videos helped me so much in the past. Thank you for doing what you do ✌
10:21 was a bit disturbing........ :)
Disturbingly awesome!
Best way to install Road tubeless tires- Buy a pair of regular conti 5000’s and install latex tubes… 😂.
If you are a roady, definitely the better way to go.
Do you think going tubeless on wheels and not able to use the bike around 2 weeks or more can be not worth it?
I have seen older guys that ride with me always go and pump air in their wheels. I offered them to let me check and the sealant was very dry and he said the he rode it like 1 month ago.
I run with tubes because of (hehe) lack of funds. But knows to fix bikes thanks to all wonder resources from Park Tool and other TH-camrs.
a lot of the initial sealant put into the tire is used to coat the area inside the tire/wheel and can use most of the initial sealant to coat that surface area. It will need to be re applied. Tubeless is not for everyone, not a requirement and we are not saying its better or worse than anything else, just showing how to set it up.
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Why don't they just come pre-taped?
There are many new wheels coming pre-taped from new, like DT Swiss tubeless ready wheels.
2:54 I clicked away after this. i feel like im being scammed
AMEN !