Go tubeless

How to fit tubeless tyres without getting gunked

The benefits of running tubeless tyres are many: reduced rolling resistance, the ability to run lower pressure for improved grip and comfort, plus the sealant inside can potentially fix a flat, sometimes without you even being aware you had one. Filling your tyres with sealant and getting them inflated needn’t be a faff, either. Use pressure with your thumb as you fit the tubeless valve to ensure its rubber seal sits firmly in the rim channel 1. Be careful not to over-tighten the valve nut (finger-tight is fine) as you may need to remove it if fitting a tube is the only option to fix a flat on the trail. With one side of the tyre already mounted, mount the second bead by working your way around the rim with…

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Cyclist Off Road (Digital) - 1 Issue, Autumn 2019

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