Hmm… I hope I’m not double commenting, I thought I already posted the details…
Got the front wheel built. Got all the tubeless stuff. I’ve never done tubeless before so this is very much a learning experience.
Tires are Alienation 138. Wheels are Alienation Vandal. Muc-Off tape. Alienation Schrader valves. I couldn’t find presta ones. I don’t think it matters though.
I originally had WTP tape, but I found out it was way too wide almost immediately. It also didn’t stretch like what everyone was saying in tutorials. I got this Muc-Off stuff, 35mm wide, and it seems good. Taping is a pain in the ass not gonna lie. My fingers are raw. I’m sure pros have a tool for getting all the bubbles out and stuff. I had to re-do the rear wheel as it totally didn’t seal.
They’re sealed up enough to hold air for a few hours. I think that means it’s time to put the sealant in.
Got the headset all figured out too. I originally had one that was too tall. Using an Odyssey pro w/two spacers. I think it’s stacked pretty well perfect.
All that’s left is tightening it all up, finishing the brake, and getting grips on!
It’s starting to look like a bike! I think this will be the last in progress update… next one should be a “done” thread!
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Ill ride tubeless on my gravel and mtb, don’t think I’d ever trust it on my bmx bike tho. I’m probably too old fansioned but I don’t want my 20″ tire blowing off and spraying sealant all over me haha.
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Hmm… I hope I’m not double commenting, I thought I already posted the details…
Got the front wheel built. Got all the tubeless stuff. I’ve never done tubeless before so this is very much a learning experience.
Tires are Alienation 138. Wheels are Alienation Vandal. Muc-Off tape. Alienation Schrader valves. I couldn’t find presta ones. I don’t think it matters though.
I originally had WTP tape, but I found out it was way too wide almost immediately. It also didn’t stretch like what everyone was saying in tutorials. I got this Muc-Off stuff, 35mm wide, and it seems good. Taping is a pain in the ass not gonna lie. My fingers are raw. I’m sure pros have a tool for getting all the bubbles out and stuff. I had to re-do the rear wheel as it totally didn’t seal.
They’re sealed up enough to hold air for a few hours. I think that means it’s time to put the sealant in.
Got the headset all figured out too. I originally had one that was too tall. Using an Odyssey pro w/two spacers. I think it’s stacked pretty well perfect.
All that’s left is tightening it all up, finishing the brake, and getting grips on!
It’s starting to look like a bike! I think this will be the last in progress update… next one should be a “done” thread!
Ill ride tubeless on my gravel and mtb, don’t think I’d ever trust it on my bmx bike tho. I’m probably too old fansioned but I don’t want my 20″ tire blowing off and spraying sealant all over me haha.
Bike looks tho tho.