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Finally going to try tubeless. Got some ZTR Crest rims, ordered tubeless tyres today. So what else do I need? What kits are best? Had a quick look on CRC, the Stans kits are a bit pricey. What are my options?
Stans yellow tape, valves and sealant should be all you need.
Edit: you can get away with electrical tape or gorilla tape, both of which are cheaper.
Stans tape, valves and 'jizz' and you should be good to go 🙂
yellow tape, partly diluted fairy liquid*, jizz**, track pump (or maybe compressor of some sort), 10 minutes free time
(*/** - neither term refers to actual jizz)
Oh yeah, valves - like wot they said
Track pump and soapy water to pop tyres onto rims without faff
"BEST" preparation is to put your intended tyre on the wheel with a tube in overnight (or even a couple of hours) to get it to shape up and maybe stretch a bit, and press the tape hard onto the rim. Then take tube out, fit valve and away
Same set up. I have had a year of trouble free tubless with superstar tape and valves, but proper Stan's Fluid.
What scaredypants said.
If you have time, pop a tube in, put washing-up liquid on the bead, inflate to the max psi for the tyre and leave for 24 hours before removing the tube, adding the valve & jizz and pumping up.
Does this now make all my non tubeless tyres redundant?
do you guys still carry a spare tube just in case?
Took a fair bit of sealant to seal the advantages bit they've been fine for several months now.
Always carry a spare tube for the big tyrewall slash thats bound to happen.
Always. In 5 years, I've had a few punctures but no need to use the tube. I'll probably get 3 flats on my next ride now.