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Setting up my tyres with Stans No tubes
Done this successfully before but now have different more expensive pump
However I'm unable to get the tyre to inflate
Many people recommend using an air compressor to get that intial surge of air to inflate the tyre. However, the petrol station air inflators now all seem to have a regulated air flow which is feeble in comparison to the old compressors.
What compressor have people used in the past to get Stans to successfully seal the tyre?
Any advice/help much appreciated
I use a JCB 24 litre 1/2 hp job I picked up from focus for £30.
cheers Onza, just bout to check that out now 🙂
Onza, when did you buy it ?
Can't seem to find it at Focus
You could try (worked for me getting UST to seat) CO2 cartridges - but, if you can get one for £30, you'd be as well just getting a compressor!
It was a little while ago and it was fun tracking it down! Had to get it shipped to my local from another branch. However, if you can't get it to take with a track pump, have a look at whether the bead is tight enough. It might help to put another layer of rim tape under the rim strip.
cheers, may try CO2!
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looks good, but can't get vid to run
Wonder if that'd actually work on a tubeless/UST bike tyre... has anyone tried?!
Aldi are selling 24lt compressors, I bought one last week!
jt