How to Convert to Tubeless | Cheap, Quick and Easy Guide

Follow our simple video guide:

Setting up tubeless bike tires can be a daunting task, but really if all goes well it only takes about an hour to convert both your wheels.

In this video we show you how to go about getting your rims taped correctly, tubeless valves installed & tire sealant added to ensure a reliable tubeless conversion.

We have included a parts/ price guide below.

You need for your tubeless kit:

• Gorilla Tape - £4.99 (will do several wheels)

• Tubeless Valves - £7.99

• Tubeless Sealant £13.96 (Stans no tubes 473ml bottle)

• Tubeless Specific Tires

Trouble shooting and tips:

As always the more times your convert to tubeless wheels the easier it gets, but there are a few things to bare in mind if it doesn't go to plan the first time.

1. If your tire is not tight and quite hard to get onto the rim the air will escape too fast so you will not be able to inflate it easily... Try adding another lap of tape to your rim if this is the case.

2. An air compressor will make life a lot easier when inflating your tires, however not everyone has access to this. Try removing your valve core if you need to get air from your standard bicycle track pump into the tire a little quicker.

3. It is important to make sure the tire has seated correctly onto the rim after inflating. This is usually identified by loud popping noised as the tire is pumped up... It can be scary! Inflating your tires to around 50-55 psi should get the tire seated properly. A visual inspection of the tire bead looking even on the rim will determine this.
   

If you are having difficulties or just need some further advice to not hesitate to contact us. Good luck!