Roadlizzard

For a year and a half I have been running a set of Mavic Ksyrium UST and a set of Mavic Ksyrium Pro UST wheels using Mavic Yksion Pro UST tires with great results.I have gone thru a couple sets of tires never having a problem. After reading all the BS about the new Continental 5000TL I broke down and ordered a pair. After two hours I can't get the tires on the rims. Even if I got stronger tire levers I might have a chance but I doubt it and having a flat on the road that the sealant wouldn't seal I would have to call for a ride because I knw I could never install a tube. I wouldn't recommend trying these tires. You might end up like me with a set of Continental 5000TL sitting on the shelf collecting dust. Getting ready to order a new set of Yksion Pro UST's that are no trouble mounting with my bare hands. THANKS

Roadlizzard

I have been using Mavic Ksyrium UST and Kysrium Pro UST wheels for over a year and a half. Having used a couple sets of Mavic Yksion Pro UST tires with out any problems. After hearing all the BS about the new Continental 5000 TL I broke down and purchased a pair. After two hours of trying I can't mount the tires. If I ever did get then mounted I know I would never be able to install a tube out on the road if I had a flat that the sealant wouldn't seal. I would have to walk or call for a ride. Now I have a set of Continental 5000TL's sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I getting to order a set of Yksion Pro UST's that I can mount by hand and air up with a floor pump. You have been warned!

surak

Obligatory Kool Stop tire bead jack plug. Or stick with tires you can mount by hand, that's perfectly ok too.

Flip Flop Rider

surely it can be done right? maybe heat the tires up a little in the sun?

CliffordK

When I had a hole in my Schwalbe One fail to seal on an Ultegra 6700 or 6800 rim, I had a major hassle getting a tube installed.

I had only gone tubeless on one, and eventually swapped tires and mounted the Schwable One on the RS-10 wheel which was much easier.

goenrdoug

AFAIK, UST rims require that you use UST tires. Maybe I'm mistaken though... ?

Roadlizzard

I tried that it didn't seem to help

Roadlizzard

goenrdoug you might be right they sure don't work on UST rims,I will try to mount them on regular at a later date so it won't be a waste of money

indyfabz

Pro tip: Posting duplicate threads in different forums is verboten.

sarhog

Another pro tip: descriptive titles are helpful for all... this one sucks.

philbob57

Kool-Stop Tire Jack?

Roadlizzard

I know I posted it twice but I wanted as many riders to know of this problem

JohnDThompson 

+1 this. And the more portable VAR bead jack to carry on the road. It doesn't have quite the stiffness or leverage of the Kool Stop, but still gets the job done.

jadocs

I’m running the same wheel/tire combo as you and I have heard the exact same thing from others about the Conti 5000 and UST rims....impossible to mount. I too am sticking to Yksion Pros as they have been trouble free and Mavic customer service has always been above par.

cb400bill

Duplicate threads merged. Please do not cross post across different forums.

Dean V

Do the UST rims have much of a well in the centre to put the bead in when mounting?
I had a set of tubeless rims that were very shallow. Some tubeless tyres were absolutely impossible to mount.

WhyFi

I can solve that problem for you.

jpescatore

On my Vision 40 wheels, Continental GP5000 (tubeful) were the easiest mounting tires I've ever put on a modern bike. Never needed a tool or blow dryer or vaseline - and didn't need to pop a vein in my forehead straining to get them on, let alone have to bring out the Koolstop!

Sy Reene

So.. to go a bit OT: The UST standard was a 3-company sponsored launch from what I've read -- Mavic, Hutchinson and Michelin. Have I missed it, or does there not seem to be such a thing as a Michelin UST TL tire for road? Anyone have an idea why that is?

WhyFi

Not sure on your specific question, but this reminded me that the new Schwalbe Pro One Souplesse are made to the newly-established ERTRO tubeless specs. From what I understand, the new standard is based heavily on the Road UST, so we might have some more firmly established goal posts, which would be good for everyone, and the promise for a broader tire selection for Mavic wheel owners.

Sy Reene

The question is simply why Michelin decided to be one of 3 parties co-sponsoring the creation and launch of the UST tubeless standard (20 years ago I think), yet as a tire company, so many years later they aren't selling a 700c TL UST road tire? (edit.. they do seem to have a Power Gravel model that is tubeless.. not much out there about it though). Anyway.. just curious.

79pmooney

And only ride when it is really hot? You might have to put in a tube.

GreenAnvil

^^^+2

Another option is the Crank Brothers Speedier.
https://www.crankbrothers.com/products/speedier-lever

GreenAnvil

Another vote for the Yksion Pros. Very happy with them.