Fancy a masterclass on going tubeless? Then listen up! Let Ben Deakin, aka Deakinator, show you the ropes from start to finish with our Tubeless Setup Kit.
Watch a masterclass from the man himself
Here's what you'll need
- Glue & Sealant Remover
- Ultimate Tubeless Setup Kit
- All-New Tubeless Valves (if you fancy adding some extra bling)
- CO2 Inflator / Pump
How much tubeless sealant should I use?
This will depend on the size of your tyres. On the back of our pouches and boxes there’s a handy guide with fill lines marked for each tyre size.
- Road: 30 to 45ML (2 to 3 scoops)
- MTB 26” & 27”: 60 to 75ML (4 to 5 scoops)
- Cross 700CC: 60 to 75ML (4 to 5 scoops)
- MTB 29”: 105 to 140ML (7 scoops or whole pouch)
- Downhill: 120 to 140ML (8 scoops or whole pouch)
How to setup your new tubeless tyres
- STEP 1: Remove all old rim strip or tape and clean rim.
- STEP 2: Make sure the rim is clean and dry before applying tape.
- STEP 3: Get the tape from the packet and line it up from the opposite side of the valve.
- STEP 4: Start by unwinding a small amount of the tape and pressing it down using your thumb or finger to hold pressure down.
- STEP 5: Continue to hold while you pull back on the tape and stick down tight once you have a few cm on the tape will stick and holding is no longer needed.
- STEP 6: Continue the entire way around the rim (if it has a big concave in you can pull and wiggle the tape to fill any edges)
- STEP 7: Overlap the tape by roughly 10 – 15cm
- STEP 8: Leave a small amount unstuck so that you can cut the remainder off
- STEP 9: Once cut sketch and pull the tape down to create a seal
- STEP 10: Go around the rim with your thumb to make sure there is no air pockets or messed areas.
- STEP 11: Once your happy with how it looks using a small pin locate the valve hole and cleanly pierce the tape ready for the valve
- STEP 12: Grab your tubeless valve and remove the lock ring and o ring
- STEP 13: Chose the right rubber fitment for your rim tape and insert valve into rim
- STEP 14: Refit O-ring and Lock ring making sure you lock the valve in (don’t go to tight or could damage the rubber)
- STEP 15: Re-fit your tyre of choice carful not to damage the tape (by using tyre levers)
- STEP 16: Inflate tyre to create a fit (should hear some popping around the rim)
- STEP 17: Release Air and remove valve core using the spare valve cap
- STEP 18: Grab the sealant pouch and give it a shake
- STEP 19: Unscrew the cap and fit on the valve in a up right position
- STEP 20: While holding the pouch spin the wheel downward so that the pouch is now upside down
- STEP 21: Insert the sealant by rolling the pouch down
- STEP 22: Spin wheel back up right and remove pouch
- STEP 23: Reinsert valve core and inflate to your pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should you add tubeless sealant to your tyres?
It all depends how often you ride! If you’re riding at least 1-2 times a week, the sealant should last as long as the tyre does.
What tyre pressures should I run when using a tubeless setup?
It totally depends on the size of your tyres and the manufacturers recommendation. Our Tubeless Sealant works from 15psi to 120psi and temperatures from -20C to +50C.
How can I tell if my tubeless sealant has sealed a puncture?
Our Tubeless Sealant formula contains a UV detection system that highlights any punctures you haven’t spotted during your ride. Simply shine the UV torch, included with the sealant, onto the tyre and it’ll light up!
