Setting Up Tubeless: The Comprehensive Guide

Should you go tubeless?

SHOULD I GO TUBELESS?

If you’re considering ditching your inner tubes and going tubeless, read this article first.

ARE MY WHEELS TUBELESS COMPATIBLE?

You might be ready for tubeless, but what about your wheels? Check them against this handy guide to find out.

TUBELESS: A LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED

Don’t know where to begin? Check this list of what you need and why you need it, along with some useful recommendations.

How to get set up

TUBELESS RIM TAPE: A GUIDE

Need to buy, or fit some tape? This handy guide to tape contains all you need to know.

TUBELESS VALVES: A GUIDE

Don’t know which valves to buy? Or looking for advice on how to fit them? Our guide reveals it all.

TUBELESS SEALANT: A GUIDE

Don’t know your sealants, or what makes a good sealant? Do you even need it? This guide explains it all.

More help and advice

HOW TO INFLATE A TUBELESS TYRE

Are you ready for the moment of truth? Once you’re there, this guide will help guide you through inflating your tyres.

TUBELESS TROUBLESHOOT

Got a tyre that won’t seat? Do you have a leaky valve? This troubleshooting guide gives you all the solutions to these – and more.

GLOSSARY OF TUBELESS TERMS

Don’t know your hand pump from your hookless? What’s the difference between a rim strip and rim tape? Look it up in the glossary.



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