Velochris
Über Member
Hello all.
I'm fairly mechanically minded (build up my own bikes and wheels) but I've never fitted or used a tubeless tyre. I have read and watched plenty and generally know what to do.
More out of interest I've ordered some Hutchinson Fusion 5 11storm tyres due to what seems to be universally good reviews.
Any general day to day tips you learnt which yoy wish you knew from the start?
***update*****
Installation was very easy and completed 3 days ago. They have not been used yet but the rear is losing around 40 psi over 24hr. The front about 5.
I expected some loss at first until I rode them and the sealant circulated more but am surprised at that rate.
The tyre and valve is secured and I've put both wheels in a bath to look for leaks. The bubbles form on the sidewall so (a lot lot more in the rear) so the air is escaping through the walls and not the rim interface.
I added 60ml sealant per wheel. Is it normal to have to add more or do I just need to ride them to get the sealant circulated around the inside of the tyre?
I'm fairly mechanically minded (build up my own bikes and wheels) but I've never fitted or used a tubeless tyre. I have read and watched plenty and generally know what to do.
More out of interest I've ordered some Hutchinson Fusion 5 11storm tyres due to what seems to be universally good reviews.
Any general day to day tips you learnt which yoy wish you knew from the start?
***update*****
Installation was very easy and completed 3 days ago. They have not been used yet but the rear is losing around 40 psi over 24hr. The front about 5.
I expected some loss at first until I rode them and the sealant circulated more but am surprised at that rate.
The tyre and valve is secured and I've put both wheels in a bath to look for leaks. The bubbles form on the sidewall so (a lot lot more in the rear) so the air is escaping through the walls and not the rim interface.
I added 60ml sealant per wheel. Is it normal to have to add more or do I just need to ride them to get the sealant circulated around the inside of the tyre?
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