dogmandont 9,769 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 36 minutes ago, Bush Rummager said: You can do it yourself mate but i didn't and took mine to Sherwood pines and let the mechanic do it! They charged me £40. That was for the rim tape, valves, sealent and labour. Ran those tyres for 2 more years and they never failed. So it's well worth going tubeless. I could have done it myself Steve.. it was jus a faff i didn'tfancy at the time. I've since replaced those tyres myself and it was straight forward enough. A bit strange though trying to seat the tyre on the rim without an innertube particularly inflated to stretch the tyre out. I inflated them with just regular track pump too... you just have to pump faster than normal to get the bead to seal at the beginning. Once the tyre is pumped up, obviously having put your new valve and rim tape on, deflate the tyre.. tip some sealant in (stans) rotate the tyre so the gap is at the 9 o'clock position leaving the sealant sat at the bottom of the tyre.. reseat the tyre.. pump like mad.. give it a good slosh around it will seal any little leaks etc. Leave over night and all beig well they should be ready to go!! I'm sure there's some videos on YouTube if my ramblings don't make much sense!! Changed my friends tyres at the weekend, they were already tubeless so no tape or valves to do but getting the tyres on was a nightmare, some tyres are handy enough fitted but maxxis minions are a really tight fit. I bought a connector for my compressor that works a treat for getting the tyres seated on the bead. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,427 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, lurchergrrl said: Hope it's ok to post this here. Mate's bikes just stolen in Sheffield, if anyone would be kind enough to share it round, be much appreciated Done.. fingers crossed they get them back! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,427 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, dogmandont said: Changed my friends tyres at the weekend, they were already tubeless so no tape or valves to do but getting the tyres on was a nightmare, some tyres are handy enough fitted but maxxis minions are a really tight fit. I bought a connector for my compressor that works a treat for getting the tyres seated on the bead. Totally agree mate. I had to get a mate round and he pulled the tyre tight at one end whilst i stuffed the bead in working around the rim.. keeps popping back out though so you really do have too have it vert taught as you go around. There's probably a nack to it... i just don't know about it yet! Those were Vittoria's by the way ( mezcal ). Yes, it must be easier with a compressor.. I've read you can't do it with a track pump, but obviously you can as i did. Unless i just fluked it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,769 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bush Rummager said: Totally agree mate. I had to get a mate round and he pulled the tyre tight at one end whilst i stuffed the bead in working around the rim.. keeps popping back out though so you really do have too have it vert taught as you go around. There's probably a nack to it... i just don't know about it yet! Those were Vittoria's by the way ( mezcal ). Yes, it must be easier with a compressor.. I've read you can't do it with a track pump, but obviously you can as i did. Unless i just fluked it!! Tighter the fit the easier they are to inflate, bit of soapy water helps or spit if you have enough. Lol. A lad we go out with put a new minion on the night before we went out, pulls the bike outta the van and says he can't wait to try it out, ive never seen a worse buckle in a wheel lol. Says aye it might have been a bit tight to get on. Lol. He must of been jumping on it. Lol. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,356 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Bush Rummager said: You can do it yourself mate but i didn't and took mine to Sherwood pines and let the mechanic do it! They charged me £40. That was for the rim tape, valves, sealent and labour. Ran those tyres for 2 more years and they never failed. So it's well worth going tubeless. I could have done it myself Steve.. it was jus a faff i didn'tfancy at the time. I've since replaced those tyres myself and it was straight forward enough. A bit strange though trying to seat the tyre on the rim without an innertube particularly inflated to stretch the tyre out. I inflated them with just regular track pump too... you just have to pump faster than normal to get the bead to seal at the beginning. Once the tyre is pumped up, obviously having put your new valve and rim tape on, deflate the tyre.. tip some sealant in (stans) rotate the tyre so the gap is at the 9 o'clock position leaving the sealant sat at the bottom of the tyre.. reseat the tyre.. pump like mad.. give it a good slosh around it will seal any little leaks etc. Leave over night and all beig well they should be ready to go!! I'm sure there's some videos on YouTube if my ramblings don't make much sense!! ill have alook on the tube to see how its done , ive a couple of bikes to do so trying to keep the cost down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,427 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, steve66 said: ill have alook on the tube to see how its done , ive a couple of bikes to do so trying to keep the cost down Yes, have a bash at it mate and let us know how you get on.. I'm assuming your rims are tubeless ready/ compatible?? Just thought I'd mention... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Francie 6,368 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Are the c 100 bikes any good? My son has a Carrera 24inch nearly three years and he likes to wheelie,he looked after it well,but he wants one of these c100 stunt bike I think it is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,427 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, steve66 said: Now that im not sure If they're not... You could always drop some of these in.. i used to run them on my old mtb.. 2 x Slime Bike Inner Tubes 26 x 1.75-2.125 Mountain Bikes Schrader Valves - Slime Filled To Instantly Seal And Repair Punctures: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Shop 2 x Slime Bike Inner Tubes 26 x 1.75-2.125 Mountain Bikes Schrader Valves - Slime Filled To Instantly Seal And Repair Punctures. Free delivery and... Or.. this way is cheaper but you'll need a valve core remover. I did it on the daughters bike.. piece of cake. Slime 10015 Tube Sealant - Puncture Prevention for Bicycles, Dirt Bikes, Wheelbarrows and Ride-On Movers: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Shop Slime 10015 Tube Sealant - Puncture Prevention for Bicycles, Dirt Bikes, Wheelbarrows and Ride-On Movers. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. In fact, the black cap on the slime bottle also doubles as a valve core remover save you buying one! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,427 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Francie said: Are the c 100 bikes any good? My son has a Carrera 24inch nearly three years and he likes to wheelie,he looked after it well,but he wants one of these c100 stunt bike I think it is? I've no idea about those sort of bikes mate... i don't even know much about mountain bikes! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,143 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 16 hours ago, dogmandont said: Changed my friends tyres at the weekend, they were already tubeless so no tape or valves to do but getting the tyres on was a nightmare, some tyres are handy enough fitted but maxxis minions are a really tight fit. I bought a connector for my compressor that works a treat for getting the tyres seated on the bead. I always use a compressor when first fitting tubeless tyres to get them sealed on the beads.Never had any luck getting them to seal using a stirrup pump or co2. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,356 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Bush Rummager said: If they're not... You could always drop some of these in.. i used to run them on my old mtb.. 2 x Slime Bike Inner Tubes 26 x 1.75-2.125 Mountain Bikes Schrader Valves - Slime Filled To Instantly Seal And Repair Punctures: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Shop 2 x Slime Bike Inner Tubes 26 x 1.75-2.125 Mountain Bikes Schrader Valves - Slime Filled To Instantly Seal And Repair Punctures. Free delivery and... Or.. this way is cheaper but you'll need a valve core remover. I did it on the daughters bike.. piece of cake. Slime 10015 Tube Sealant - Puncture Prevention for Bicycles, Dirt Bikes, Wheelbarrows and Ride-On Movers: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Shop Slime 10015 Tube Sealant - Puncture Prevention for Bicycles, Dirt Bikes, Wheelbarrows and Ride-On Movers. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. In fact, the black cap on the slime bottle also doubles as a valve core remover save you buying one! Bought some the other day , thats what made me think about going tubeless 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.357shooter 1,177 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 well finally got a new bike on order.will pick it up next weekend hopefully.specialized rockhopper elite or expert whichever is the top model.looking forward to disc brakes,no more chain comming off when you change through the 27 gears now only 12.tubeless tyres basically all the developments in bikes since i bought the old one in 2004 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,525 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 32 minutes ago, .357shooter said: well finally got a new bike on order.will pick it up next weekend hopefully.specialized rockhopper elite or expert whichever is the top model.looking forward to disc brakes,no more chain comming off when you change through the 27 gears now only 12.tubeless tyres basically all the developments in bikes since i bought the old one in 2004 Chain don’t come off mine anymore was 24 speed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,427 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Trip to the Lakes today to see my sister. Not seen her for 4 months.. 300 mile round trip job!! Cracking ride and dropped on with the weather. Top day. I'll be feeling it in the legs tomorrow!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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