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Can you recommend a small air compressor for using to inflate tubeless tyres? The track pump is a little of a struggle.


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 8:23 pm
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Got mine from aldi


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 8:29 pm
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I bought one for 100 quid from b and q, works every time.


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 8:32 pm
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http://www.ukhs.tv/Workshop/Air-Compressors


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 8:53 pm
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I'd go with the WOLF kit any time, better motor in than the SIP stuff.


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 10:05 pm
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I almost bought one for tubeless tyre set up but tried the 9p compressor idea first and its worked a treat first time and every time


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 10:11 pm
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Got mine from Aldi three weeks ago. Mounted on garage wall. Came with tyre inflator £59.99


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 11:25 pm
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Genuinely not taking the pee, if it is only for inflating ust tyres ghetto compressor is all you need


 
Posted : 08/06/2013 11:44 pm
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+1 for ghetto compressor. Costs next to nothing and very easy to make.


 
Posted : 09/06/2013 12:25 am
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Have found it useful for other things too.
Regularly check car tyres
Air gun is useful for blowing dust and dirt out of components.
Have an air ratchet too.
That may be a problem, you'll end up getting lots other toys too


 
Posted : 09/06/2013 6:17 am
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As above, if it is solely for tubeless inflation then the ghetto compressor works a treat.


 
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I was seriously considering one, but the next set of tyres I got (folding Maxxis; On-One Smorgasbord & Chunky Monkey) went up with the trackpump alone. I had built up the rim cavity with some duct tape and this snugged the bead down. This combined with schraeder valves cut from old tubes worked better than rubber rim strips (they need to have the threaded stem and lock nut like a presta). The bead didn't sit properly due to the lump at the valve on the strips but it can with the separate valve.

That aside, have you tried with the valve core removed?


 
Posted : 09/06/2013 11:08 am

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