Tubeless Conversion - CO2 Inflation or not?

S_J_P
S_J_P Posts: 908
edited November 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I've been toying with the idea of going commando with a tubeless kit for a year, and MBUK's subscription offer has helped me take the plunge. A pair of Bonty Jones's Mud X TR's and in the car, and (hopefully) the Stan's Tubeless Kit is wending it's way to me via the Royal Mail, however I have a question for you all....

The MBUK blog on this very site mentions that you can use CO2/Trackpump for initial tubeless inflation, however the Stan's site says that you cannot use CO2, but that you must use a Trackpump, or ideally a compressor. The CO2 pump I have is blinkin' quick at inflation, far quicker than my trackpump, so is there any reason why I can't use it?
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  • Dan67
    Dan67 Posts: 658
    co2 canistors are pretty much what a compressor does just a little less air contained so i dont see why you cannot
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  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    As I understand it, the CO2 constituent of air is what activates the crystals in the Stan's sealant. So inflating with CO2 might stop it working when you really need it.
    I'm not 100% sure if this is the case, or if Stan's are just opposed to using CO2 for environmental reasons, but following the instructions in the manual usually gives the best results.
    I never have any trouble inflating UST or other types with a trackpump. I use automotive tyre seating compound (tyre soap) when fitting though.
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