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[Closed] Tubeless wheels on new bike - likely to include sealant?

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I got a new bike with a tubeless setup. I'm not sure whether I need to buy sealant to put in or whether it will already have it. Anyone have any experience?


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 12:59 pm
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Leaving the bike still for a bit, and then spin the wheel round. If you listen carefully, you should be able to hear the sealant sloshing around.


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 1:02 pm
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Doesn't sound like it. Given the front is also loads softer in the last week, I guess it means no sealant.


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 1:06 pm
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If you don't think it does, just pop off a small part of one side of the tyre wall, and have a peek. I find it is easier to put sealant in this way too (the valve always seems to get clogged for me putting it in that way). If you only unseal a small part of one tyre wall, you should find it is fairly easy to get reinflated.


 
Posted : 12/12/2010 1:19 pm

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