- First we put on the tires using thin Mavic levers that are notched nicely in order not to damage the rims.
- When mounting around the stem, loosen it up and push it gently into the tire to allow the tire bead to nestle into the rim properly. (Key bit here)
- Once mounted you seat the wheel with compressed air to seat the tire.
- Let the air out, and lift one edge of the bead adjacent to the valve stem up just a bit with the mavic tire lever.
- Using a drip bottle insert latex sealant, (40 ml). Insert the tip of the squeeze bottle, (small 100 ml bottle will due), under the bead. With area you are working with at the about 2 o'clock position, you squeeze in the sealant.
- Re-seat the tire with compressed air.
- Use a hand pump go take the tire to max pressure, then let out the air and pump up to your desire tire pressure.
- Done!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Road Tubeless Tire Installation notes...
I again went with the Dura Ace 7900 C24 wheels, which are tubeless. I thought I would write down the install technique Sondre came up with to make the job go smoothly and less messy.
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