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    Maybe I’ll go just back to tube …

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    1. renywen on

      Looks like the tyre isn’t seated correctly? Don’t give up on tubeless just yet. Maybe the setup can be annoying, but you’ll be so glad to have it in the long run

      edit: the best would be to save the muc-off sealant somewhere, go to a bike shop and seat the tyres with a compressor, as those Schwalbe tyres can sometimes be hard to set up with just a track pump. Another solution would be to wrap the tyre with a tension belt to increase the pressure when using a track pump.

      edit 2: is there sealant leaking from the spokes also? Is the tape installed correctly?

    2. kielu on

      They must have never been seated correctly. It takes considerable effort to remove them even when completely empty. Did you hear a loud bang when inflating them? It’s hard to miss

    4. TheTapeDeck on

      I saw a vid last week, of a guy seating tubeless in his living room by wrapping the tire in packing tape. I’m going to try that next time, just out of curiosity.

    5. unclesantana on

      Did the tire seat properly before you added the sealant? What kind of pump are you using to mount the tire? Need something nice and high volume like a Joe Blow. Schwalbe tires are usually super tight, this is odd. Also looks like maybe Muc-Off sealant in there, I do use Stan’s and hear it’s the best.

    6. blablistischja on

      It also looks to me like you did not correctly seat the tire before applying the sealant.

      I have been using Muc-Off sealant on my Grizl with three different tyres, all set-up tubeless, I also have the G-One Bites and those worked like a charm, used it with WTB Venture and currently Pirelli Cinturato M and all three tyres worked well with Muc-Off and something like that never happened to me.

      I also recommend using an electric pump vs. hand pump, I have the Xiaomi one

    7. TheOsyclepath on

      I pay the $50 to the LBS to put mine on. Then the only thing I need to do is top them off occasionally (through the valve stem) until it’s time for new tires. We’ll worth it.

    8. lostdysonsphere on

      Looks like it didn’t seat properly to begin with. When you pump it up, you should hear the ping ping from the tire bead jumping on the sides. I always check my tires (Pirelli’s have a line on the sidewall) to make sure they seated correctly.

    9. Crash_Override_95 on

      Gotta hear the POP from the tire and wheel at least 2 times minimum and pump to 50 psi.

    11. SitingByTheRiver on

      Looks like tire definitely wasn’t seated, but I notice that you have some of the sealant leaking through spokes you might want to check the tape if it’s taped correctly I might be wrong but it wouldn’t hurt to check that

    12. parkyy16 on

      I’ll say something contrary to most people here.

      If you’re having issues with tubeless or think it’s kind of a pain, you can always go back to tubes.

      For some people, tubeless isn’t worth it. I don’t run tubeless because I have a latex allergy and most tubeless sealants are made with latex. A few that aren’t made from latex usually aren’t as good as the latex based ones.

      I also don’t like the idea of getting all the sealant all over my hands if I have to work on it while out of a ride, even if I were to run latex free sealant.

      I know that I can get a tube out and replace/patch it within a few minutes while out on a ride, and I don’t mind needing to run a few psi higher than tubeless.

      With all that being said, there are many benefits of running tubeless, and it’s likely worth giving it a few more tries. But don’t feel like you’re missing out on a key part of cycling just because you’re not running tubeless.

    13. austinmiles on

      I saw the other post as well as this one. This is what it was like the first times I tried tubeless and it sucked.

      Now it takes me barely longer to stop tubeless as it does to swap tubes. I think I did both my wheels on a new bike in 25 min.

      I have yet to have one work with sealant first that didn’t work when dry but the compressor is super helpful.

      Also I had plenty of tires that were super hard to seat and usually new tape helps.

    14. JustEnoughCowbelI on

      The tire bead was never seated properly. I’ve literally never had anything like this happen because I’ve never put sealant in before the bead is fully seated. You can very audibly hear the bead seat as it pops into place. I always coat the inner surface of my rims with dish soap applied with a slightly damp Q-Tip when setting up tires. Also use a flexible or pump that has a large chamber you can pressurize and then release into the tire all at once. Setting up tubeless with a regular pump almost never iWorks for getting the bead to seat.

    15. Apprehensive_Scene_3 on

      Sorry if I’m teaching you to suck eggs… But Going back further than others here who are talking about seating the tyre.. Are you sure that:
      1. The wheels are tubeless ready?
      2. The rim has the correct tubeless tape or specific rim strip installed?

      The reason for my questions are because Having sealant coming out the spoke holes suggests that you missed that step, or the tape seal is compromised somehow.

    16. Much-Discipline2021 on

      You’re just doing it wrong. I personally never had an issue with tubeless for 2 years.

      First of all your rim hooks are too small and I recommend you replace those rims.

      Second, your tyres might be tubeless compatible but I suggest you getting a proper tubeless tyres.

      You also should have a good tubeless rim tape. Better put two just to be sure.

      Don’t be cheap on a sealant and get the most expensive one.

      Also don’t forget to buy a proper electric pump.

      And fill it with Premium 78% nitrogen air™

      /s

      Never used tubeless and they’re a probably ok. I’m just not buying it.

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