I've run tubeless for a couple years but the last few days was my first time actually changing/setting up new tires on my tubeless rims. A few things I learned:
1) Check that the tubeless valves are FULLY clear of old sealant when you have the tire off. I didn't, and tried to inject new sealant into a clogged valve which caused a mess. This was also done at a gas station at 10pm and without any tools to poke the valve clean (I used a tooth pick at home later), which brings me to point 2:
2) I don't have a compressor and getting a DH casing wire bead non-TR Minion to seat was not happening with my floor pump. MEC sells presta to schrader valve adapters for $2.50, throw one of these on the tire and go to your local gas station with free air. Boom, instantly seated.
3) Someone already pointed it out, but the chainbreaker tool fits onto a presta valve core which is handy if you don't have pliers in your pack.
4) Also in the article, but the 2oz bottles of stans fit into a valve (core removed) so you don't have to buy the syringe.
June 1, 2017, 2:32 p.m. - grambo
I've run tubeless for a couple years but the last few days was my first time actually changing/setting up new tires on my tubeless rims. A few things I learned: 1) Check that the tubeless valves are FULLY clear of old sealant when you have the tire off. I didn't, and tried to inject new sealant into a clogged valve which caused a mess. This was also done at a gas station at 10pm and without any tools to poke the valve clean (I used a tooth pick at home later), which brings me to point 2: 2) I don't have a compressor and getting a DH casing wire bead non-TR Minion to seat was not happening with my floor pump. MEC sells presta to schrader valve adapters for $2.50, throw one of these on the tire and go to your local gas station with free air. Boom, instantly seated. 3) Someone already pointed it out, but the chainbreaker tool fits onto a presta valve core which is handy if you don't have pliers in your pack. 4) Also in the article, but the 2oz bottles of stans fit into a valve (core removed) so you don't have to buy the syringe.