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Forum: Commuting
08-16-17, 11:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

In my experience, it can take about a week to get...

In my experience, it can take about a week to get a good seal that holds air over time.
Forum: Commuting
08-15-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

or just air them up to a moderate-low pressure...

or just air them up to a moderate-low pressure and go for a gentle bike ride.
Forum: Commuting
08-15-17, 11:43 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

I use a product called skinnystripper.com that...

I use a product called skinnystripper.com that basically makes a tubless tire a tubular tire. The biggest benefit of this for me is that I can de-pressurize the tire add sealant, and just pump them...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

That is because they are designed to work with...

That is because they are designed to work with non tubeless tires, and to finagle that they slightly increase the rim diameter to reduce blow offs.

Still, a lot of tubeless rims have pressure...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

IMHO, anything below 32mm may be better off with...

IMHO, anything below 32mm may be better off with a tube. Specifically, anything than needs more than 60psi. Tires do blow off of rims, and at 120psi any hole is going to spew out a lot of sealant...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

Don't pull it out then. I had a Slime filled...

Don't pull it out then. I had a Slime filled tube once and had a huge nail in it for days before I realized I had a hole in the tire (the slow leak was my clue).

leave a bigger object in the...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-17, 08:50 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

Same as with using tubes. Do you use Slime in...

Same as with using tubes. Do you use Slime in your tubes?

I use slime tubes where I really don't want to change the tire or have higher risk.
I use a slime tube on the rear of my commuter bike/....
Forum: Commuting
08-01-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

Good points, especially the first point. ...

Good points, especially the first point.

#2. They are cheaper than tubes, but if you have old tubes go ahead and use them.
They are lighter than tubes (which could be good or bad)
They are...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-17, 03:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

Depends on the tire. A "Tubless ready" tire...

Depends on the tire. A "Tubless ready" tire needs sealant to seal the tire (sidewall). A heavier fully tubeless tire can be run without sealant.
Forum: Commuting
07-30-17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

I used skinny strippers on my tubeless and ghetto...

I used skinny strippers on my tubeless and ghetto tubeless. Best benefit: if they lose the seal, they just pop back on with no air loss. Just removed the cores to trail sealant, and they aired back...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-17, 11:48 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

You need to top off the sealant every 6 months or...

You need to top off the sealant every 6 months or so. Many tires will lose their seal when deflated, they you may need to blast them on again. It all depends on the wheel/tire combo.

I don't...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,451
Posted By chas58

Well, you always need a plan B. I have...

Well, you always need a plan B.

I have been commuting tubless about a year, and have commuted with tubes for decades. That said, most of my tubed flats were pinch flats, and that doesn't happen...
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