Argh tubeless
 

[Closed] Argh tubeless

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Not had a tubeless problem for years, in fact when this one first went up I remember thinking "this is how it should be", it was that easy.

Feels like it's stretched, just won't seal. Had to replace a valve which failed as i prepared for a group ride.

Bontrager tubeless ready on Stan's Alpha 340 FWIW.

Any tips other than giving up?...


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 10:30 am
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Have you properly cleaned the rims? This often a cause of not sealing.


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 10:45 am
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Have you had a beer? I find that often helps.


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 10:49 am
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Another layer of tape?


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 10:49 am
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Ta all, rim and bead are clean. Another layer of tape may be worth a try.

Or a tube.

Leaving it for now, will look again later. Lovely day here so i can still go out later.


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 11:02 am
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Soapy water spray? Tried letting somebody else do it, sometimes works the magic


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 11:05 am
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If the tyres have stretched, sometimes another rim of tape can help.
Not foolproof but can just be enough.


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 11:29 am
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+1 for another layer of tape. Has always worked for me...


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 12:46 pm
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Gah. Run out of tape. May try some duck tape.


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 4:20 pm
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Duct tape and electrical tape both work for extra layers


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 4:34 pm
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Tried a tube so i could get a ride in.

Would it seat?....


 
Posted : 25/03/2017 4:34 pm