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[Closed] On One Fat Alberts - Anyone running them tubeless?

 Leku
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on Stans 355s. Really struggling to get them to stay up. They seem to be pissing out air all round. Using sealant and a compressor.

Thought they would be a cheap alternative to High Rollers (LUSH), but maybe not.

Or is it just me?


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 5:40 pm
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Mmm...about to tackle the same subject myself...no compressor so might be even more difficult...brilliant!


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 6:28 pm
 Leku
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my High Rollers go on with just a track pump.

I am starting to question if the alberts really are 'tubeless ready'. Did check the schwalbe web site and says they are.


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 6:37 pm
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When you say compressor , it's not one of those dinky compressors is it? If so you would be better off with a track pump. I use Fat Alberts on Dt Swiss 5.1d's no problems at all. Try putting in a tube and leaving them pumped really hard, overnight before going for it again, use plenty of suds on the bead too.

Good luck


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 6:38 pm
 Leku
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is 1100w 1.5Hp dinky?

I'll try again tomorrow...


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 7:19 pm
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Me and the GF run these tubeless without an issue (evo version). Track pump and sealant only.

FWIW - Mine are on a Stans Crest front and Flow rear, the GF's are on Flows.

TBH I have never used a compressor and don't ever have issues with just a track pump.


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 7:27 pm
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I've only ever used a track pump in over 10 years of tubeless


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 7:55 pm
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Hand fitted onto flows no bother, inflated with track pump, holding air with nowt on bead. Easy peasy...though not ridden on them yet.


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 11:30 pm
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Which version did you buy?

I've got the Double Defence version on one of my bikes, with a bit of sealant in it worked a treat. Definitely no issues running it tubeless for me. My biggest issue is that for a tyre that looks like it should grip well, it's bloody useless!


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 11:33 pm
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Agree with that mboy, anything approaching damp, forget it.......


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 11:46 pm
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Snakeskin FA's on Arch's have been fine with a track pump and compressor.

However the tyres haven't worn too well for 3 months use. I'd be very disappointed if I'd paid full price.


 
Posted : 25/06/2011 11:53 pm