My tubeless inflation with a track pump tip
Larok
Posts: 577
Hi my tip for getting that initial tubeless inflation after following all the other tips on the websites etc.
With plenty of soapy water on the rim, wheel off the floor and the valve at the 12oclock position.
When your pumping air in put your thumb on the centre of the tread above the valve. If you push in a little you will be vaguely aware of the air coming in but push in at the centre in as far as so you can feel the push of the air fiirmly against your thumb through the tire. This pushes the air outwards and pushes the tyre beads against the rim, once this starts at the top it spreads along the wheel.
If it dosn't work keep the soapy water coming for each attempt, don't let it dry out. Also if it dosn't start sealing fairly quickly - less than 10 strokes, may as well stop/have a rest/get some more soapy water, reseat the bead and try again.
With plenty of soapy water on the rim, wheel off the floor and the valve at the 12oclock position.
When your pumping air in put your thumb on the centre of the tread above the valve. If you push in a little you will be vaguely aware of the air coming in but push in at the centre in as far as so you can feel the push of the air fiirmly against your thumb through the tire. This pushes the air outwards and pushes the tyre beads against the rim, once this starts at the top it spreads along the wheel.
If it dosn't work keep the soapy water coming for each attempt, don't let it dry out. Also if it dosn't start sealing fairly quickly - less than 10 strokes, may as well stop/have a rest/get some more soapy water, reseat the bead and try again.
My Ride Stumpjumper Expert 2008
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