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Tubless tires, to seal or not to seal?

 
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bikejunkie



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:21 pm    Post subject: Tubless tires, to seal or not to seal? Reply with quote

Ok, Finally hooked up with a nice pair of tubless tires (OMB-BillyD hooked me up with a deal I couldn't turn down, Thanks Bill). I just looking for opinions, Who is using Stans or some other sealer and who is not and also, what is your opinion on this subject?
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Tim845



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tubeless since '02. I carry tube(s).
I like http://www.truegoo.com/ because its non-toxic and claims to not dry up, unlike Stans. Slime's been too thick.
Practice mounting the tire without levers, follow the instructions...get one bead to sit into a channel before you work the other off: hold the wheel in the air, pinch and put tension on both sides of the tire @ 12:00 with one hand. Massage the bead into 1 channel with the other. The tire will mount easier after 3 more on/off's. Soap the rims, wet the beads first. Some tires are a workout, all get easier. Lever's should be used with care, might stretch the bead.
I wouldnt expect to drop the pressure much in Ulster anywhere, just less pinch flats etc.
{How'd you like ATF for chain lube?}
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been running tubeless now for a couple months. I run them with no sealant. So far so good..............no problems.........And like Pedaler said, I'm still running pretty hard...........right around 40lbs.
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