converting to tubeless

[Hurrellmc'burrell]

Hi guys after having my fifth pinch puncture on my e bike i have decided to take the plunge and purchase a kit including an airshot tyre inflator to turn my tyres into tubeless i have watched a few videos on youtube it seems easy enough but was just wondering if there are any hints or tips you kind people would like to share with me just for additional info my rims are tubeless ready and im running shwalbe nobby nics performance tyres (which i have read are ok for tubeless) as i said any info you guys could share would be very helpfull.

 

[TheBikePilot]

I had Nobby Nics (The basic cheap ones fitted as standard) on my KTM and if they are the basic ones they aren’t up to the job. I switched to Tubeless and swapped the Nobby’s out, then the bike nicked last May

If they are the basic ones I would look at getting a better Tyre as the basic ones are weak on eBikes and KTM chucked them on to sell the bike..

Do a search on YouTube and you’ll find loads of guys advising. I got mine done at my LBS who did it as part of buying the new tyres..

 

[Hurrellmc'burrell]

Yeah I think you may have a point there Jonny as I do think they are the basic ones but I'll have a go first see how they go

 

[Eeh (bah gum) biker]

Hawthorn thorns the culprit by any chance ?

 

[Hurrellmc'burrell]

Nah keep having pinch punctures mate doing my head in now that's why it's time to go tubeless

 

[Gary]

if you're repeatedly getting pinch flats your tyre pressures are too low.

 

[Hurrellmc'burrell]

Yeah know where you're coming from but the lowest I've run is 30 psi so I don't think it's that tbh

 

[Eeh (bah gum) biker]

5 hawthorn thorn punctures in one ride - Is that an all time record !!!!!

2.8 Butchers on front and back of my Kenevo.

Any sensible solutions greatly received.

Slime has been recommended.Any thoughts on that as an option please ?

 

[jonathan horticulturist]

5 hawthorn thorn punctures in one ride - Is that an all time record !!!!!

2.8 Butchers on front and back of my Kenevo.

Any sensible solutions greatly received.

Slime has been recommended.Any thoughts on that as an option please ?

New tyre inserts for use WITH tubes - EMTB Forums

Something to consider.

 

[Hurrellmc'burrell]

Eeh a friend of mine recommended slime he reckons it's as good as any tubeless setup especially for the type of punctures your having

 

[TheBikePilot]

Easiest way on the trail to mend a Tubeless puncture if you still have an issue with those tyres is:

Tubeless Tyre Repair

I had about 3 of these in my Tyre before, if the sealant doesn’t stop a leak. Easy to carry in your pack. Always carry a spare inner tube even if your tubeless as well!

I’ve just bought a second hand ebike finally having got the money together for one after mine got nicked and it’s currently tubed. Planning on going tubeless but I’m getting my LBS to do it!

 

[Wiltshire Warrior]

Nowt wrong with Nobbys - I have a pair on xm819 rims tubless since 2010 and they are still rock solid- yes there are thorns in the tires but I just leave them in and cut them off flush!!!

Also apart from punctures the tires can deform over obstacles whereas inner tubes can prevent this - so it is possible to get better traction without inner tubes.

 

[TheBikePilot]

Nothing wrong with them at all, it’s the basic entry level ones on the KTM I had which where apparently not up to the job..

 

[Hurrellmc'burrell]

Thanks jonny2 sorry to hear your bike got stolen I hate fucking bike theifs nothing worse than having that happen

 

[Hurrellmc'burrell]

Nowt wrong with Nobbys - I have a pair on xm819 rims tubless since 2010 and they are still rock solid- yes there are thorns in the tires but I just leave them in and cut them off flush!!!

Also apart from punctures the tires can deform over obstacles whereas inner tubes can prevent this - so it is possible to get better traction without inner tubes.

Cheers ???

 

[Mission MTB]

Hi guys after having my fifth pinch puncture on my e bike i have decided to take the plunge and purchase a kit including an airshot tyre inflator to turn my tyres into tubeless i have watched a few videos on youtube it seems easy enough but was just wondering if there are any hints or tips you kind people would like to share with me just for additional info my rims are tubeless ready and im running shwalbe nobby nics performance tyres (which i have read are ok for tubeless) as i said any info you guys could share would be very helpfull.

Go for it mate. The best upgrade you can make. In the 5 years I've been running tubeless (on 3 separate bikes), I've had not one puncture. Dead easy to do. Get stuck in.

 

[MartinW148]

Check out the cost at your local LBS. It might be worth getting them to do it the first time.

Had mine done (tubeless ready from new) and they needed to change the rim tape.