Tubeless setup ( leaking sealant)
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Thanks for the reply mate, in got Easton ea70 wheels, and nobby nic 26x2.25 tyres, when I noticed it, it was just after I released some pressure.
ATM there in 27psi, I didn't actually do the conversion myself, the bike shop that I purchased from did, last week when I picked the bike up there was abit of leakage however I was told they put abit extra sealant in and that it would dry up. Do you think maybe I should pump the tyres right up until it pops perhaps?
Il give that a go thanks for the advice guys, will I need to add more sealant now after I do this?
I feel abit stupid asking this, how much sealant is enough? Incase I do need to top up what sealant would you suggest?
Wellsey
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Everyone is different, I usually run two scoops of Stans, which is about the same as a couple of tablespoons. You just want a decent puddle in the bottom, not a big pool of fluid.
If you get a big enough tear, it's not going to seal no matter how much fluid you have, and if you're running good sealant, you'll need f&%k all for most normal punctures, in fact quite often you wont even know you've had one.
If you get a big enough tear, it's not going to seal no matter how much fluid you have, and if you're running good sealant, you'll need f&%k all for most normal punctures, in fact quite often you wont even know you've had one.
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Cheers for the advice mate, what sealant do you use?
from here or more local if you prefer:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/stans-no-tubes-the-solution-tyre-sealant/rp-prod38850
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SideFX
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It sounds like the tyre berping . This could happen because the bike is bottoming out or too lower tyre pressure .
The first thing to do would be to pump the tyres up to 50/55 psi and check that the tyre has been beaded properl . If your not sure spin your tyre and look down at the tyre if it looks warped lik the wheel is bucked stop the tyre at that point and check it .
The first thing to do would be to pump the tyres up to 50/55 psi and check that the tyre has been beaded properl . If your not sure spin your tyre and look down at the tyre if it looks warped lik the wheel is bucked stop the tyre at that point and check it .
Guess that makes sence mate as I noticed it when I dropped the pressure right down. Cheers mate
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If the shop did the fit then it should be their problem not yours. Take it back.
But if you want to diy, check out Stans installation videos, very good. Check the bead is seated properly. Most tyres have a small line running just above the bead. Check it is the same distance from the rim all the way around on both sides.
My ignitors needed about 45psi to seat the bead. Crossmarks needed about 55psi. Used a servo air hose for both.
Once you think it is seated, press the sidewalls in and listen for air escaping. If the tyre is sealing by the sidewall pressing up against the rim it will release air when pressed. If it's seated properly and the bead is against the rim it wont leak.
A std Stans cup = approx 2tbs = 50ml. You should only need 1 cup, especially if there is already stuff in there. I use a 50ml syringe and aquarium hose to put the stans in via the valve.
But if you want to diy, check out Stans installation videos, very good. Check the bead is seated properly. Most tyres have a small line running just above the bead. Check it is the same distance from the rim all the way around on both sides.
My ignitors needed about 45psi to seat the bead. Crossmarks needed about 55psi. Used a servo air hose for both.
Once you think it is seated, press the sidewalls in and listen for air escaping. If the tyre is sealing by the sidewall pressing up against the rim it will release air when pressed. If it's seated properly and the bead is against the rim it wont leak.
A std Stans cup = approx 2tbs = 50ml. You should only need 1 cup, especially if there is already stuff in there. I use a 50ml syringe and aquarium hose to put the stans in via the valve.