[Konabumm]

I do the same thing, I just carry a tube with me and I'll deal with any issues when I get back home. So far I haven't had any problems...

word - I carry a tube as well as shot of Stans (i filled up an old lube bottle)

 

[jdcamb]

Irritates me when I take my bike to the shop and the shop goons remove the tape (and I notice out on the trail) :mumble:

Uhh oops. I have been removing all the tape I find on them. It didn't occur to us (my boss either) why we have been finding the mavic valves taped. Good to know I am a "shop goon" though

 

[DirtyDog]

Uhh oops. I have been removing all the tape I find on them. It didn't occur to us (my boss either) why we have been finding the mavic valves taped. Good to know I am a "shop goon" though

That's just in reference to me being on the trail without the ability to pump my tires up. In general, you guys are OK. I worked all through high school and college in shops, so I'm a goon too.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Pick up a set of the Park metal tire levers. They are your best freind when mounting most UST tires. Not sure I would bring them on the trail, but are a *must* for home use.

My sources tell me that use of metal tire irons on UST rims will guarantee leaks...

 

[jdcamb]

My sources tell me that use of metal tire irons on UST rims will guarantee leaks...

These work well though

SOMA steel core tire levers....

 

[DirtyDog]

These work well though

SOMA steel core tire levers....

Wow, I can't believe someone hasn't thought of that before. I'll have to get some of those.

 

[moff_quigley]

I've always thought that UST tires and tire levers were a strict "no-no."

 

[Bicyclist]

So what's the difference between UST and regular tubeless?

My understanding is that w/ UST you don't need to run a sealant, and the rim doesn't have exposed nips at all so you don't need a strip. Is that correct?

 

[berkshire_rider]

My sources tell me that use of metal tire irons on UST rims will guarantee leaks...

My real life experiences over the course of 2 years tell me otherwise. Care to elaborate?

I've always thought that UST tires and tire levers were a strict "no-no."

 

[blue]

Have you guys ever had troubles when mounting UST tires to Crossmax SLs? I mounted a pair of Ignitors on some SLs with a bit of slime in the tire and it went amazingly well...I was shocked. Quicker than a tube. I want SLs now.

 

[Serial Midget]

I have been running Mavic X3.1 for about 2 years, dry weather with Kenda Karma and wet weather with Vertical pros. I seat them with a hand pump and use no tools to mount or dismount. I've never used soapy water either... I do use 2 caps of Stans. So far I have never had a flat and the sealant has never been dry when I have removed the tire. I like UST.

My tip... not sure if this works or not, comes from road bike race tire that have super thin beads. Inflate the tire until the bead pops - reduce the pressure to about 10 PSI and work the tire by "massaging" it into the rim grooves. Re-inflate to normal pressure.

 

[Bicyclist]

My tip... not sure if this works or not, comes from road bike race tire that have super thin beads. Inflate the tire until the bead pops - reduce the pressure to about 10 PSI and work the tire by "massaging" it into the rim grooves. Re-inflate to normal pressure.

It works well, but I tend to massage pre- and post-pop, that way the tire will be mainly seated, so it won't blow off the rim. The massage also helps get the tire on if it's a hard one. So basically you get 1 side on, get most of the second, then massage the tire that's on to get it to seat all the way.