I tried to convert my Longitude to tubeless last week with with a Stans kit.
The back wheel is fine but I've really struggled with the front and after a couple of attempts is still goes flat quite quickly so I'm presuming I can't get it to seal properly.
From memory I don't think I've had any big punctures in the tyre that might have left a small hole. The tyres are not tubeless specific (Continental X-King, 29x 2.4" FB) but a friend recommended I really should have specific tyres.
Is this true? If so could anyone recommend a tyre for not-too techincal riding/general X-country type stuff? In the event of a problem can you run a tube in a tubeless tyre (hope that isn't as stupid as it sounds!)
Ah, Contis and their "will they, won't they sidewalls". Put an extra scoop in each, pump up as hard as you dare and immediately go for a ride to slosh the goop about. And leave them at 40psi until you next need to ride it.
Watch the Stan's Youtube video of installation. Liberally lube (lightly diluted washing up liquid) the rim and tyre bead. Pump it up and you should hear a "pop" as the bead really seats. Taking out the valve core can help get more air in quicker. Do all this before adding the sealant.
If it's not happening try to seat the bead with a tube inside the tyre. Once seated deflate and unseat one side, take out tube and go back through installing as tubeless.
Use more sealant and really slosh it around. Can even leave wheel flat on side for a while then flip over to maximise this.
Yes, tubes in a tubeless tyre are fine.
Personally I use Maxxis and San's rims. All been good so far.
Sometimes I use a cold rim and warm tyre (leave it in the sun / over a heater). Certainly getting the tyre warm can increase the pliability which (I reckon) can help. Certainly when I've tried to set up stuff in the garage over winter it seems beneficial.
