Great video! I rode tubeless for 2 years (Conti 5000 TL 32 mm, Schwalbe sealant). Great rolling, comfort and weight. But a pain in the ass if it comes to mounting, maintenance (incl. slow air loss), tyre change, mess with the sealant. I finally went back to a tube setup: Conti 5000 32 mm, Schwalbe Aerothan tubes (which are amazingly light). Same low air pressure comfort, lighter in total, no air loss and so much easier to handle. Back for good 😀
I resisted tubeless for a long time but I loved it once I tried it. It's less hassle than I expected. And when I changed tires it was cool to see the punctures I never even know I had. I think your simple, straightforward video can take the fear out of it for people interested in making the switch.
Great video!!! Video on fixing a flat on the side of the road? Going from that tubeless set up to putting the tube in and the steps it takes. You just explain things step by step thats easy to understand and grasp.
Agree on your comments on sealant issues/messy-ness. Was on road bikes tubeless for more than 3 years and unfortunately did get caught out a few times. Switched back to latex inners and tubolito as rescue tubes. Less stress as I know the worst possible scenario. Gravel bikes are still on tubeless, larger tires tends to work better. None the less, good tips Jon.
Nice! I think the few times you have to deal with the mess of the sealant is worth, not having as much punctures, as a regular setup. Also, i use tubeless, and won't go back to tubes, as i find it more convinient and as you said, you can run low tyre pressure. I have had a puncture that the sealant did not seal, and i wasted a lot of time, waiting by the side of the road, for the sealant to do its job. Lesson learnt. I now have the Stans Dart and plugs on my tool kit. However, i still carry a Tube and would evaluate the size of the puncture and make a decision on whether i use those, or just stick a tube in (which may be quicker) and not waste too much time. A track pump works fine for me, at home. Thanks for the video
I'm rocking tubeless on my MTB and Gravel bikes but still haven't tried it on the road bike. I'm totally with you on your 2 for 1 replacement MO and I too never bother seating before filling with sealent. When my current tires get replaced I think I will finally try tubeless on the road bike.
Really enjoy your channel. I rode a lot in my 20s, stopped and developed Type 2 Diabetes. Back for good now and enjoy learning about the new tech from you. You have a good way or presenting it. Flash pump is on the shopping list. Never even heard of one before!
Thanks for the great vid. In my experience tubeless is more hassle, but because the hassle is at home rather than the side of the road, im cool with that. I have put a tube in on the side of the road when i hit a huge pothole. Poured the sealant away. You get your hands dirty with tube changing anyway, so the small sealant mess didn't phase me. For me it was just the same process as changing a tube. Another reason not to use CO2 is that it can freeze the sealant in the valve and actually break the valve. I've seen that happen.
Stan's race sealant advises against injecting it through the valve, but adding before installing the second bead gets messy.... Ever had an issue injecting through the valve? Great channel and content.
I am wondering about the same thing. Just started to go tubeless and I am constantly thinking how am I going to refill the sealant! Although I like race sealant, I wld hate to unseat the tyre every time… so an injector works, it wld be great!
Yeah I used injector on mine but found that it did not inject all the fine particles in the race sealant and without those particles it does not seal as well as it should. It will be great if Stans made a injection specific to their race sealant. Great video Jon
Great video Jon. I like the reliability of tubeless, however my rims are currently in the shed, waiting for me to waste another half a day to clear out dry sealant, and rim tape residue. The dried sealant prevents the tyres seating. I'm almost at the point of buying an air compressor to get the tyres to seat.
The bummer is when the seal quits between rim and tire.............maybe 1500 miles into a tire running tubeless on gravel bike it lost the seal. Complete bummer out in the field..........tubeless takes work,and technique,and attention needs to be paid............its not a magic fix..............I can swap a tube out in no time on roadbike, as opposed to things that can crop up with tubeless.
Another informative video Jon. I agree with others here.Tubeless is such a mess and expense. Tubolito S-Road tubes for me. Lighter than tubeless any day and super easy to carry a couple of spares.
Running tubeless on my road bike for several years now and I would never go back. Yeah sure every once and a while you get sealant on your frame, but most of the time I notice it when I'm cleaning the bike NOT when I'm riding. So that's just another time I would have had to change a tube if I wasn't running tubeless.
You make this look SO EASY, but it's actually insanely difficult. I've tried so hard to get those damn GP5ks on my wheels, and seeing all the videos on yt, thought I must be doing something wrong. Then I watched 2 bike shops struggle with it and realized that they really are hard af. You're experienced and know what you're doing. I wish I had your skills 🥲
It's all a matter of what tires and wheels you have. Get the right set of tires on the right set of wheels and it can be fairly easy. Wrong wheels and tire combination and it can be a royal pain in the rear.
On my roadbike, I run orange seal in the tubes.......or did for 4 years with great luck............now Ive got some 32mm semi slicks from panaracer and those I run tubeless....................better carry everything needed if it goes bad. And be able to get that tight tubeless tire off and on the rim to put a tube in...................Orange Seal works really well for me.
I would love to run a lower PSI. Currently run 70 front and rear. Rarely get flats with Contis or Vittorias and latex tubes. When I do get a flat it’s usually time to replace the tire. Reluctant to switch to tubeless because I’ve lost hand strength and can’t budge the bead.
I mostly use Stan's Sealant (for conti and pirelli tires), not the race one as they say the race version cloggs the valve core when injecting it in through the presta valve. I've also got a set of Vittoria Corsa tubeless tires and they recommend Muc-Off sealant, it's much thicker when it's in the tire, doesn't slosh around but coats the inside and sticks to the tire. I haven't had an issue with either sealant. With the Vittoria and Muc-Off I rode the bike immediately after the install, came down off a footpath outside my house and the tire "burped" and resealed immediately. I guess the bead wasn't perfectly seated but popped on after the burp, if the sealant had glued the tire to the rim after a period of time it may not have popped into place and could have been a safety concern.
we have the same set of wheels and bike. How many mm rim strips should I use to make it tubeless? Are the bearings of the rsl 37 sets ceramic? Thanks for your useful sharing.
I use Orange Seal, a flash pump and add an Ounce through the stem every other month or so. I replace or clean out the stems about three or four months. No issues. great video as usual.
Can I recommend a new product called the ‘tyre glider’ instead of a normal tyre lever. I was sceptical but thought I would get one. I’m converted , makes getting tough tyres on and off so much easier. I’ve used it on my tubeless tyres and the tyre glider made it much easier to get the right tyres back on
Hi Jon there is an easier and cheaper way of pumping up the tire for the bead to settle. Just make sure both sides of the beads are push in to the middle canal especially around the tubeless valve area. And you can use basic pump to pump it up. Try it.
Man I run Tubulars, and people believe they are a lot of Faff. Watching this, tubulars are easy, and the bonus is you can run sealant in them just the same. If the sealant doesn’t work, you change the whole tyre, no mess everywhere. I think cycling is becoming more complicated to make it “easy”. Those old systems worked fine AND tubulars can be run at lower pressures than tubeless. Until they make Tubeless set and forget, they will not be there yet. I haven’t tried the new Vittoria insert for tubeless that was used in the Paris-Roubaix, but this maybe a better solution.
1. FYI, you can use tyre plug to fix big leaks (when sealant doesn't do its job) - I use a compact plug kit called "Maxalami Tubeless Repair Kit" but there are many different types that work. 2. I ride tyres until the stitching comes through (ignore wear indicators). You don't have to replace it.....just ride it on the rear just in case it lets go. 😁
DynaPlugs are vastly superior to worms/bacon-strips for road pressures. My DynaPlugs hood at a tested 100psi whereas something like a “Maxalami” strip can shoot out,
Having fine through 3 pairs of conti GP 5000 over the last 2 years, I can say you don’t “have to have” a flash pump. I’ve seated my tires with regular DV track pumps
What brand of tubeless tires are you using? I use YKSION PRO UST 2 tires 28mm, I run Mavic SYS SLR wheelset, which are UST, so super easy to setup. Only issue, is finding the tires for the bike. I had to buy my latest set of tires of Ebay from a guy in Bulgaria because I couldn't find them in stock anywhere. But I LOVE running tubeless, been tubeless for about 15 years on my mountain bike, and only the last 2 years on my road bike once I got my new wheelset. I'll never go back to tubes. Haven't had a single flat on my road bike since I put them on.
I'm in the process of building up a new race bike, and tubeless has been a big hangup for me. I've been thinking of keeping up with the new kids, but... Why? I run latex tubes, ultra light Vittoria Corsa tires or Conti 5000S IIs, and I've not had a puncture in y e a r s despite living in the industrial US midwest. And I ride thousands of miles a year. Why? Mr. Tuffy tire liners. The super skinny orange ones are light, easy to install, and well, they just flipping work. I still get the suppleness of great tires and crazy light latex tubes without the wet sticky hassle. The only time I can remember a flat was a truly bizarre situation maybe 5 years ago(!) where I had a small rip in the sidewall. I doubt sealant would have helped on that one.
It’s way too much pfaff with the sealant, etc. I run my GP5000 with latex tubes, best of both worlds. Just pump up my tyres before every ride no issues 👌🏽 When my rear tyre is worn, I swap my front to the rear and put a new one at the front, but since I run 25mm at the front and 28mm at the rear this isn’t possible anymore.
If you push the new tyre to the centre part of the wheel rim you'll find you can get it off or back on very easily minimal use of the tyre lever is required, why because the centre part of the wheel rim gives the tyre the most amount of space on it's circumferance.
One way to reduce sealant messiness is to have the valve at any position except 6 o'clock. That way sealant won't spill out. In the video you pumped at 6 o'clock, which can cause sealant to spill out when you pull the hose out, because gravity pulls it down to 6 o'clock position.
perfect timing Jon I've just switched to tubeless using the silca ultimate sealant, the only problem I have encountered is that I struggle to remove the tire due to arthritis in my hands, is there a trick to removing the tire?.
Specialized Sworks has stopped specing tubless tires wheels for its newest bikes since 2020. The reason, makes no sense slower, heavier tested many times. On MTb makes tons of sense, on road not so much.
At my weight, the only rideable drop is 10 PSI which isn't much of a difference and being able to ride longer with a compromise tire is not very confidence inspiring to me personally. Since I'm not racing, rolling resistance isn't a priority as much either. I'll stick with easy to repair tubed tires on New York State roads that really shred tires. BTW, great tutorial and insight on mounting tubeless tires. 👍
Tubeless is only messy if you spill the gunk. In all honesty, it’s simple to install tubeless tyres and keep all the gunk in the tyre where it should be. Doing things like pumping up tyre for the first time with gunk in the tyre is a bit silly. A recipe for creating a mess if the tyre does not seat first time. Always pressure the tyre without gunk first to seat it. If it seats, use your syringe to pump the gunk through the valve with core removed. Then inflate the tyre again. Never had a tubeless puncture that has not sealed but I do carry a spare tube. Like most TH-cam videos your video misses techniques that can help a more stubborn tubeless installation. But it is a simple process even with a more awkward install.
I'm always thinking about if I go for tubeless then my wheels hit a sharp metal, the sealant definitely won't seal the hole. No way to fix that hole on the road but replace the broken tire. That will be the disaster if you're far from civilian area. No one cary tubeless stuffs to fix that when riding. In my opinion, tubeless only helpful for pro riders who have many supporters for the strips.
Biggest thing for me is the comfort. I can run way less PSI than compared to tubes. I disagree with your thing about 'just put sealant in first' -> If you have had to put a tube in on the side of the road, your rim tape is toast. You need new rim tape. I find any tubeless issues come from dodgy rim tape, which if you put sealant in first isn't going to fix anything, you're just going to waste sealant. So bead the tyre first, let it sit for like an hour. If it holds air, you know your rim tape is fine. If it blows air straight away, you know your rim tape isn't good.
I use a floor pump for mine too. General rule of thumb is, if you're having trouble seating the bead, add one layer of rim tape. If that doesn't work wrap a thin load strap around the wheel to push the tire against the rim (and hold it tight with your left hand, don't use the ratchet). As the you inflate the tire (using your right hand) gently let go of the load strap.
Flash pump too much of a PITA imo. I bought a small pancake compressor. Makes seating tires a breeze…and obv can be used for a bunch of other stuff around the house
Tubeless is 100% better than tubes. I don’t ever carry a spare tube or CO2 anymore. Even on long 100 mile rides. Sure the sealant is a pain once in while but I’d rather mess with sealant than buy tubes. When I find sealant on my frame I’m like yes! Saved another 15 to 20 bucks by NOT running a tube. It’s not that hard to run tubeless, takes a little bit of work. The pay off is way worth it IMO.
You're not supposed to put Stan's Race sealant through the valve stem. In the tire only. Direct from Stans: "The quantity and size of crystals in this special formula means that Stan's Race Sealant can only be installed directly into the tire. As a result of its immense sealing capabilities, Race Sealant is not compatible with injector or other valve installation methods. "
Are we seeing the demise of tubulars from now on both amateurs and pros then? Secondly why isn't there room for improvement on tubulars, instead we see lots of NEW wheels accompanied by tyres that try to win over the market? Thirdly isn't cycling be open for easiness, less complicated mechanisms, greener behavior where you don't need to throw your 25 away in favor of new(er) standards ( TR, TL.....) Am sure this is not it anyway.
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Great video! I rode tubeless for 2 years (Conti 5000 TL 32 mm, Schwalbe sealant). Great rolling, comfort and weight. But a pain in the ass if it comes to mounting, maintenance (incl. slow air loss), tyre change, mess with the sealant. I finally went back to a tube setup: Conti 5000 32 mm, Schwalbe Aerothan tubes (which are amazingly light). Same low air pressure comfort, lighter in total, no air loss and so much easier to handle. Back for good 😀
Nice!! and thank you
I find tubeless lose air a lot slower due to the sealant and lower pressures. The right tyres and rims make a huge difference.
THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH for that mounting tip ! just struggled for 2 hours before remembering you mentioned this . came back and boom!
You're welcome!
Stan’s race sealent，genius choice. The best one I’ve ever used.
Nice!!
I resisted tubeless for a long time but I loved it once I tried it. It's less hassle than I expected. And when I changed tires it was cool to see the punctures I never even know I had. I think your simple, straightforward video can take the fear out of it for people interested in making the switch.
Nice! thanks for sharing
Great video!!! Video on fixing a flat on the side of the road? Going from that tubeless set up to putting the tube in and the steps it takes. You just explain things step by step thats easy to understand and grasp.
thank you!!
Agree on your comments on sealant issues/messy-ness. Was on road bikes tubeless for more than 3 years and unfortunately did get caught out a few times. Switched back to latex inners and tubolito as rescue tubes. Less stress as I know the worst possible scenario. Gravel bikes are still on tubeless, larger tires tends to work better. None the less, good tips Jon.
thank you!
Nice! I think the few times you have to deal with the mess of the sealant is worth, not having as much punctures, as a regular setup. Also, i use tubeless, and won't go back to tubes, as i find it more convinient and as you said, you can run low tyre pressure. I have had a puncture that the sealant did not seal, and i wasted a lot of time, waiting by the side of the road, for the sealant to do its job. Lesson learnt. I now have the Stans Dart and plugs on my tool kit. However, i still carry a Tube and would evaluate the size of the puncture and make a decision on whether i use those, or just stick a tube in (which may be quicker) and not waste too much time. A track pump works fine for me, at home. Thanks for the video
thank you for sharing, really appreciate it
I'm rocking tubeless on my MTB and Gravel bikes but still haven't tried it on the road bike. I'm totally with you on your 2 for 1 replacement MO and I too never bother seating before filling with sealent. When my current tires get replaced I think I will finally try tubeless on the road bike.
Right on!
Really enjoy your channel. I rode a lot in my 20s, stopped and developed Type 2 Diabetes. Back for good now and enjoy learning about the new tech from you. You have a good way or presenting it. Flash pump is on the shopping list. Never even heard of one before!
Thanks for the great vid. In my experience tubeless is more hassle, but because the hassle is at home rather than the side of the road, im cool with that. I have put a tube in on the side of the road when i hit a huge pothole. Poured the sealant away. You get your hands dirty with tube changing anyway, so the small sealant mess didn't phase me. For me it was just the same process as changing a tube. Another reason not to use CO2 is that it can freeze the sealant in the valve and actually break the valve. I've seen that happen.
Never going back to tubes. Good vid
thank you
Interesting technique for putting on the second bead! Definitely gonna have to try this !!
thank you!!
Stan's race sealant advises against injecting it through the valve, but adding before installing the second bead gets messy.... Ever had an issue injecting through the valve? Great channel and content.
thanks so much!!
I am wondering about the same thing. Just started to go tubeless and I am constantly thinking how am I going to refill the sealant! Although I like race sealant, I wld hate to unseat the tyre every time… so an injector works, it wld be great!
Yeah I used injector on mine but found that it did not inject all the fine particles in the race sealant and without those particles it does not seal as well as it should. It will be great if Stans made a injection specific to their race sealant. Great video Jon
Pretty sure they don’t recommend injecting through valve stem with a valve core installed. If you remove the core, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Great video Jon. I like the reliability of tubeless, however my rims are currently in the shed, waiting for me to waste another half a day to clear out dry sealant, and rim tape residue. The dried sealant prevents the tyres seating. I'm almost at the point of buying an air compressor to get the tyres to seat.
thanks for sharing!!
The bummer is when the seal quits between rim and tire.............maybe 1500 miles into a tire running tubeless on gravel bike it lost the seal. Complete bummer out in the field..........tubeless takes work,and technique,and attention needs to be paid............its not a magic fix..............I can swap a tube out in no time on roadbike, as opposed to things that can crop up with tubeless.
Another informative video Jon. I agree with others here.Tubeless is such a mess and expense. Tubolito S-Road tubes for me. Lighter than tubeless any day and super easy to carry a couple of spares.
thanks for tuning in
Running tubeless on my road bike for several years now and I would never go back. Yeah sure every once and a while you get sealant on your frame, but most of the time I notice it when I'm cleaning the bike NOT when I'm riding. So that's just another time I would have had to change a tube if I wasn't running tubeless.
thanks for sharing!!
At the end, more pro than coun to use tubeless, what about of advantage of low psi if we compare with standard tire?
You make this look SO EASY, but it's actually insanely difficult. I've tried so hard to get those damn GP5ks on my wheels, and seeing all the videos on yt, thought I must be doing something wrong. Then I watched 2 bike shops struggle with it and realized that they really are hard af. You're experienced and know what you're doing. I wish I had your skills 🥲
It's all a matter of what tires and wheels you have. Get the right set of tires on the right set of wheels and it can be fairly easy. Wrong wheels and tire combination and it can be a royal pain in the rear.
You'll get the hang of it!
Try to push the beads into the centre channel of the rim which effectively makes the rim smaller
On my roadbike, I run orange seal in the tubes.......or did for 4 years with great luck............now Ive got some 32mm semi slicks from panaracer and those I run tubeless....................better carry everything needed if it goes bad. And be able to get that tight tubeless tire off and on the rim to put a tube in...................Orange Seal works really well for me.
thanks for sharing!!
Great idea about changing the front after changing the second rear tire
thanks
I would love to run a lower PSI. Currently run 70 front and rear. Rarely get flats with Contis or Vittorias and latex tubes. When I do get a flat it’s usually time to replace the tire.
Reluctant to switch to tubeless because I’ve lost hand strength and can’t budge the bead.
Nice!!
I mostly use Stan's Sealant (for conti and pirelli tires), not the race one as they say the race version cloggs the valve core when injecting it in through the presta valve. I've also got a set of Vittoria Corsa tubeless tires and they recommend Muc-Off sealant, it's much thicker when it's in the tire, doesn't slosh around but coats the inside and sticks to the tire. I haven't had an issue with either sealant.
With the Vittoria and Muc-Off I rode the bike immediately after the install, came down off a footpath outside my house and the tire "burped" and resealed immediately. I guess the bead wasn't perfectly seated but popped on after the burp, if the sealant had glued the tire to the rim after a period of time it may not have popped into place and could have been a safety concern.
thanks for sharing, appreciate it bro!!
we have the same set of wheels and bike. How many mm rim strips should I use to make it tubeless? Are the bearings of the rsl 37 sets ceramic? Thanks for your useful sharing.
Thanks man, I don’t think they are ceramic. I used 23mm tape
I use Orange Seal, a flash pump and add an Ounce through the stem every other month or so. I replace or clean out the stems about three or four months. No issues. great video as usual.
Nice!! and thank you
Can I recommend a new product called the ‘tyre glider’ instead of a normal tyre lever.
I was sceptical but thought I would get one. I’m converted , makes getting tough tyres on and off so much easier.
I’ve used it on my tubeless tyres and the tyre glider made it much easier to get the right tyres back on
thanks for sharing!! will check it out
Hi Jon there is an easier and cheaper way of pumping up the tire for the bead to settle. Just make sure both sides of the beads are push in to the middle canal especially around the tubeless valve area. And you can use basic pump to pump it up. Try it.
thanks for the suggestion!
Yeah. but that flash pump is so freaking cool!
Man I run Tubulars, and people believe they are a lot of Faff. Watching this, tubulars are easy, and the bonus is you can run sealant in them just the same. If the sealant doesn’t work, you change the whole tyre, no mess everywhere. I think cycling is becoming more complicated to make it “easy”. Those old systems worked fine AND tubulars can be run at lower pressures than tubeless.
Until they make Tubeless set and forget, they will not be there yet.
I haven’t tried the new Vittoria insert for tubeless that was used in the Paris-Roubaix, but this maybe a better solution.
thanks for sharing!! appreciate it
1. FYI, you can use tyre plug to fix big leaks (when sealant doesn't do its job) - I use a compact plug kit called "Maxalami Tubeless Repair Kit" but there are many different types that work.
2. I ride tyres until the stitching comes through (ignore wear indicators). You don't have to replace it.....just ride it on the rear just in case it lets go. 😁
thanks for the feedback!!
DynaPlugs are vastly superior to worms/bacon-strips for road pressures. My DynaPlugs hood at a tested 100psi whereas something like a “Maxalami” strip can shoot out,
Having fine through 3 pairs of conti GP 5000 over the last 2 years, I can say you don’t “have to have” a flash pump. I’ve seated my tires with regular DV track pumps
Nice!! thanks for sharing
Will be an interesting video to set up tubeless ENVE SES Road TLR Tyres🙂
yes!!
Thank you for an Inform video John. I’ll stick with the old school tube
thanks for tuning in
Hey bro, I’m impressed how is easy for you to put the tire back on the wheel. I would love to see a video on cable maintenance. Thanks
thanks!! and will do
Jon, there is another option you didn't talk about.. What are your thoughts on the SLIME..? or the inner tubes with SLIME already in them..?
What brand of tubeless tires are you using? I use YKSION PRO UST 2 tires 28mm, I run Mavic SYS SLR wheelset, which are UST, so super easy to setup. Only issue, is finding the tires for the bike. I had to buy my latest set of tires of Ebay from a guy in Bulgaria because I couldn't find them in stock anywhere. But I LOVE running tubeless, been tubeless for about 15 years on my mountain bike, and only the last 2 years on my road bike once I got my new wheelset. I'll never go back to tubes. Haven't had a single flat on my road bike since I put them on.
I really like shawble and connti but yes stuff is very hard to find
I'm in the process of building up a new race bike, and tubeless has been a big hangup for me. I've been thinking of keeping up with the new kids, but... Why? I run latex tubes, ultra light Vittoria Corsa tires or Conti 5000S IIs, and I've not had a puncture in y e a r s despite living in the industrial US midwest. And I ride thousands of miles a year. Why? Mr. Tuffy tire liners. The super skinny orange ones are light, easy to install, and well, they just flipping work. I still get the suppleness of great tires and crazy light latex tubes without the wet sticky hassle. The only time I can remember a flat was a truly bizarre situation maybe 5 years ago(!) where I had a small rip in the sidewall. I doubt sealant would have helped on that one.
thanks for sharing, appreciate it
The old conti 5k TL tires were a bugger to get on for me, I ended up just using vicegrips to hold the one side of the tire lol Maybe not ideal.
Nice!
Great video Jon.Thank you.
thanks for tuning in!
You ever hit Phoenix West Valley for a ride! Check out WVC in Goodyear! Most pleasant fast ride!
thanks for the recommendation!
It’s way too much pfaff with the sealant, etc.
I run my GP5000 with latex tubes, best of both worlds. Just pump up my tyres before every ride no issues 👌🏽
When my rear tyre is worn, I swap my front to the rear and put a new one at the front, but since I run 25mm at the front and 28mm at the rear this isn’t possible anymore.
thanks for sharing!! appreciate it
Are they really needed for the road if you’re not a heavy rider? Of course for Mtn biking you’d be crazy to go without tubeless.
Good question
If you push the new tyre to the centre part of the wheel rim you'll find you can get it off or back on very easily minimal use of the tyre lever is required, why because the centre part of the wheel rim gives the tyre the most amount of space on it's circumferance.
thanks
Hi Jon, what about products like dynaplug to fix punctures with road tubeless…. Have you ever tested it?
I have tried them but didn;’t have much luck
One way to reduce sealant messiness is to have the valve at any position except 6 o'clock. That way sealant won't spill out. In the video you pumped at 6 o'clock, which can cause sealant to spill out when you pull the hose out, because gravity pulls it down to 6 o'clock position.
thank you for sharing! appreciate it
But what if i have problem on there road how can i carry me flash pumcher ?
Check out my latest video
Great, honest video, thanks.
thank you!!
perfect timing Jon I've just switched to tubeless using the silca ultimate sealant, the only problem I have encountered is that I struggle to remove the tire due to arthritis in my hands, is there a trick to removing the tire?.
Thanks man, no it’s a bear for sure. Good tire levers like those red Bontrager ones I use really help
You can spray some warm soapy water on the tire sidewalls and bead to help seat the tire on the rim prior to inflation.
thanks for the suggestion!
Did they get rid of the TL lineup? I do see the TR but currently run the TL in a 28 and really love them
I think they still have them. They are great tires
Specialized Sworks has stopped specing tubless tires wheels for its newest bikes since 2020. The reason, makes no sense slower, heavier tested many times. On MTb makes tons of sense, on road not so much.
thanks for the comment!
At my weight, the only rideable drop is 10 PSI which isn't much of a difference and being able to ride longer with a compromise tire is not very confidence inspiring to me personally.
Since I'm not racing, rolling resistance isn't a priority as much either. I'll stick with easy to repair tubed tires on New York State roads that really shred tires.
BTW, great tutorial and insight on mounting tubeless tires. 👍
thanks for sharing and the kind words!!
Tubeless is only messy if you spill the gunk. In all honesty, it’s simple to install tubeless tyres and keep all the gunk in the tyre where it should be. Doing things like pumping up tyre for the first time with gunk in the tyre is a bit silly. A recipe for creating a mess if the tyre does not seat first time. Always pressure the tyre without gunk first to seat it. If it seats, use your syringe to pump the gunk through the valve with core removed. Then inflate the tyre again. Never had a tubeless puncture that has not sealed but I do carry a spare tube. Like most TH-cam videos your video misses techniques that can help a more stubborn tubeless installation. But it is a simple process even with a more awkward install.
thanks for the comment, appreciate it!
Question? How do you clean your disk breaks? Do you use any special product. Thank you. Keep up the good work 😁
I just use rubbing alcohol
I'm always thinking about if I go for tubeless then my wheels hit a sharp metal, the sealant definitely won't seal the hole. No way to fix that hole on the road but replace the broken tire. That will be the disaster if you're far from civilian area. No one cary tubeless stuffs to fix that when riding. In my opinion, tubeless only helpful for pro riders who have many supporters for the strips.
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Tubeless is great! But when it gets bad, it's gets ugly quick.
true!
nice video ！really enjoy it！ thx！
thanks! glad you enjoyed
I've never had a flat in 4 years of riding. Just use butyl tubes and conti tyres. Maybe i'm lucky.
I actually hate you...sincerely, Averaging 0.3 Flats a Ride
Nice!
Oh now you’re in trouble. You’re tempting fate. I wonder how many flats you’ll get in the next month?
@@joelberman5981 Lol
Biggest thing for me is the comfort. I can run way less PSI than compared to tubes. I disagree with your thing about 'just put sealant in first' -> If you have had to put a tube in on the side of the road, your rim tape is toast. You need new rim tape. I find any tubeless issues come from dodgy rim tape, which if you put sealant in first isn't going to fix anything, you're just going to waste sealant. So bead the tyre first, let it sit for like an hour. If it holds air, you know your rim tape is fine. If it blows air straight away, you know your rim tape isn't good.
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Great video.
thank you!!
A good Floor pump should be enough. More important in my opinion is the compatability of the tire and rim.
good point
I use a floor pump for mine too. General rule of thumb is, if you're having trouble seating the bead, add one layer of rim tape.
If that doesn't work wrap a thin load strap around the wheel to push the tire against the rim (and hold it tight with your left hand, don't use the ratchet). As the you inflate the tire (using your right hand) gently let go of the load strap.
@@jreitsma Nice!!
Don't need tyre levers. Make sure tyre is in the well and should be able to do by hand
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Flash pump too much of a PITA imo. I bought a small pancake compressor. Makes seating tires a breeze…and obv can be used for a bunch of other stuff around the house
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Your veins are popping! Do you lift as well?
I've always wondered this...you natty bro?
I think most of us can guess...
Jon used to be a competitive body builder.
I used to workout a lot!
@@jonmaloneycycling7593 Found the family / exercise balance 95% of us haven't....Props to you sir.
Try tubeless before, not every wheels are 100% compatible, I prefer and I m using latex to get get better feel on the road
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Tubeless is 100% better than tubes. I don’t ever carry a spare tube or CO2 anymore. Even on long 100 mile rides. Sure the sealant is a pain once in while but I’d rather mess with sealant than buy tubes. When I find sealant on my frame I’m like yes! Saved another 15 to 20 bucks by NOT running a tube. It’s not that hard to run tubeless, takes a little bit of work. The pay off is way worth it IMO.
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Thanks!!
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You're not supposed to put Stan's Race sealant through the valve stem. In the tire only. Direct from Stans:
"The quantity and size of crystals in this special formula means that Stan's Race Sealant can only be installed directly into the tire. As a result of its immense sealing capabilities, Race Sealant is not compatible with injector or other valve installation methods. "
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@@jonmaloneycycling7593 anytime brother. Thanks for all your videos!
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Orange Seal and not Stan’s Race, my man. That old puncture likely wouldn’t have reopened with Orange Seal.
Long story short: you get less punctures but if you get one u are fucked. And yeah, you gotta carry a spare tube anyways.
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Are we seeing the demise of tubulars from now on both amateurs and pros then? Secondly why isn't there room for improvement on tubulars, instead we see lots of NEW wheels accompanied by tyres that try to win over the market? Thirdly isn't cycling be open for easiness, less complicated mechanisms, greener behavior where you don't need to throw your 25 away in favor of new(er) standards ( TR, TL.....) Am sure this is not it anyway.
It’s the gluing the Tubs that is really time consuming and changing flats
valve core tool - ?? smallest tool ever !
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