Tubeless Wheels : Page 4: Tubeless Bicycle Wheels Conversion Gallery

Page 4: Tubeless Bicycle Wheels Conversion 22/09/2007

You now have puncture-proof tubeless wheels! You need to ensure the sealant gets all over the inside.

Now shake it all about. Get latex all over the inside. Forward & back, rotate slightly, forward & back. All the way round, two or three times at least.

Cut off the excess tube. I now use scissors for a safer but slightly less neat finish. The alternative is a Stanley blade as follows: Do this CAREFULLY! You can easily cut the tyre. Stanley blade as pictured with a load of electrical tape over one end to avoid finger accidents. Run the blade blunt-side to the tyre, sharp side to the tube, pulling the tube gently away from the rim. Works well.

Leave them like this for a few minutes or longer. Best go for a gentle ride to spread the latex around. Reduce the pressure to your preferred ride - you might find this is harder than your preferred tubed pressure due to increased flex in the tubeless set-up. I ride under 40 PSI, about 36.

Ride on, and enjoy life without pinch flats.