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Questions tagged [tubeless]

Tubeless tyres do not require an innertube.

Tubeless tyres do not require an innertube because they seal against the wheel rim using a sealant, often latex-based. The rim has a valve fitted directly to it, or into it with a special type of integrated rim-tape.

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Are tubeless tyres an upgrade from tubed tyres, or just different?

Bicycle tires have reached a good degree of practicality with clincher tires as used with inner tubes. Unless riding over sharp objects that have a tendency to puncture the tire, punctures are extremely rare. When an inner tube is punctured, most of…
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How to recognize a tubeless tire?

I suspect that the used bike I want to buy might have a tubeless tires, but one is flat. Is there any external feature to look at that would allow easily to tell this for sure? I have no experience with tubeless tires and would not know how to…
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Can non-tubeless-ready MTB tyres be used to go tubeless?

I'm trying to understand whether it's necessary to buy a new tyre marked as tubeless-ready in order to go tubeless on my new MTB. Initially, I thought that going tubeless simply requires a sealant, tubeless-ready rims (or rims properly prepared with…
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Can punctured tires be made tubeless?

I have tubeless-ready tires and tubeless-ready wheels but a non-tubeless setup. I've had two punctures on each wheel and am tired of having to change inner-tubes, so I am considering converting to tubeless. Is it likely there will be any problems…
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How to fix tubeless tire leak at rim seam

I bought a Cannondale Fat Caad 2 that came with tubeless ready rims and tires— the rim is even pre-taped. I’m converting to tubeless currently — removed tube, installed valve stem, put 120ml of sealant in the tire, inflated the tire to 30 psi to…
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New tubeless-ready tire has unpluggable micro leaks on the tread

After riding my old pair of Contintental Terra Speeds for 2 seasons, I slashed the rear tire and replaced it with a new one. During setup I replaced the rim tape, cleaned everything, mounted the new one, filled it up with 60ml of sealant. After the…
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Tubeless tire became leaky

I've been riding my MTB tubeless for the past year without any issue, but for the past couple of days I've noticed that the tire deflates heavily once on a ride. I can't give you exact measurements, but I ride with 2 bars when I leave home and when…
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Tubeless ready tires remain porous after addition of sealant

This question is a follow up this question: Used tubeless ready tires leaking air (that were used previously with tubes) I'm trying to get a 'working tubeless' system, and the pressure keeps dropping (10psi/0.5 bar per day). I'm wondering if I…
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Tubeless tyre - glass cut tread

I appear to have run over some glass on the weekend and it has cut the tread of my tubeless tyre. The tyre isn’t loosing any pressure. Just wondering if it needs to be replaced or will be fine to keep riding on? The cut tread lifts back.
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Do I need to Replace this Tire if Switching Back to Tubes?

I am new to cycling and asked the local bike shop to set up my bike tubeless. It's a second hand scott speedster. My rear tire had a puncture that I never noticed when riding with tubes, but originally prevented the tire from sealing in the bike…
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What could be the reason for flatting a tubeless tire

I am running a tubeless setup since September and the switching process has not been easy(lots of small problems) but Yesterday I had the most bizarre occurence of all while riding with a friend. Out of nowhere, my front tire went completely flat. I…
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Finding the cause of a tubless loss of sealant

Today I had a complete loss of pressure while parked. This is what I came back to I haven't been able to find a hole in the tyre with a visual inspection or by feeling around the inside of the tyre. One thing that stood out to me was the tape…
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UPDATE - Hookless wheels: tube type tires compatibility

I have hookless wheels (Giant SLR0) and I’m searching for a new set of tires. While I know that there’s a very limited compatibility list for tubeless tires, are there any considerations for tube type tires compatibility with hookless wheels? I…
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Do I need the plastic Rim liner installed on Bontrager Paradigm tubeless ready rims if I plan to install inner tubes and a clincher Tire

I just bought a set of Bontrager paradigm tubeless ready rims that are set up as tubeless right now. If I'm planning on going with an inner tube and a clincher Tire can I remove the plastic seal strip provided by Bontrager that is on the wheel now?…
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Cost of converting to tubeless tires on MTB

What is the cost range for converting to tubeless tires on a mountain bike?
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