Tubeless Question
04-07-20, 08:46 PM
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Tubeless Question
I'm off my bikes probably until the fall due to a burst Achilles tendon. Should I be topping off the air in my tubeless tires to maintain the seal or is it ok to leave them until I can ride again? I know that I'll need to add more Stan's in the fall. Also, should I spin the tires occasionally to make sure the sealant doesn't pool?
Thank you.
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04-07-20, 08:52 PM
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The sealant doesn't really weigh that much without the liquid so if it pools it isn't a big deal and won't really effect the spin of the wheel or create a bounce. If you are off it for a while get it in the air or on wood; concrete rots tires and damages them quickly even if painted. I stored a little used bike in a heated breezeway with a painted floor and after only 2 months had the paint pull off the concrete onto the tire from it starting to break down. Not filling it also shouldn't cause the actual seal to break so you should just be able to top up when you're ready to ride.
04-08-20, 12:09 AM
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The sealant doesn't lose much weight when it binds. The latex doesn't "dry" in that sense. It cures. A great deal of the fluid is antifreeze. Some people get boogers. You may get a solid puddle if the bike sits for a while. So far what I've seen is a webby gummy layer deposited all around the tire. I make no attempt to clean or remove it, I just add more. Mountain bike tires don't last all that long if you use them. It might be different for a road bike tire going ten thousand miles.
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04-08-20, 06:46 AM
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Sorry to hear about the achilles. On the upside, not necessarily a bad time for it. Stay safe! Echoing what the others of have said, you shouldn't need to air or spin. If something is wonky when you start riding again, just clean it out and start over. I have known of riding buddies who take out most of their sealant when their bikes are going to sit for an extended period of time.
04-08-20, 11:09 AM
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Thank you to all who responded. The bike is on a rack off the floor so I'll just stare at it till I'm back in the saddle again.
