Converting to Tubeless
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Converting to Tubeless
I just bought a Trek Procaliber 6 with Bontrager Kovee 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims and Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready tires. What do I need to do to convert these wheels to tubeless? I have a pair of Stan's tubeless valves from an old road wheelset that I converted back to tubes (don't ask!) and sealant. Do I need rim strips? Not sure what else would be required. Thanks in advance.
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If they are labeled as tubeless ready rims then you need nothing other than valves and sealant. Tape should be on the rim already.
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If there is no tape, rolls of tape like Stans is relatively inexpensive. Are the tires tubeless ready? Also may need an air compressor to seat the tires correctly
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I just bought a Trek Procaliber 6 with Bontrager Kovee 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims and Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready tires. What do I need to do to convert these wheels to tubeless? I have a pair of Stan's tubeless valves from an old road wheelset that I converted back to tubes (don't ask!) and sealant. Do I need rim strips? Not sure what else would be required. Thanks in advance.
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So does that mean my Stan's tubeless valves won't work? Thanks.
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If you have issues fitting the tubeless valves, using some rubber o-rings might help. (I had to use some 6x2 rubber o-rings to help seal the valve).