Tubeless Materials List

I have been requested to provide some further instrucitons regarding a tubeless setup on my Bontrager Race XLites.

You will need:
- (2) NoTubes rimstrips for 26" mountain bike wheels
- NoTubes sealant
- Scissors
- Dish soap
- Core remover
- CO2 or Air Compressor

1. Trim 1/8" off both edges of each rimstrip to accomodate thinner diameter of a road wheel.
2. Streach rimstrip around wheel. Be sure to center rimstrip so bead of the tire can seat in the rim properly. Work/streach the rimstrip slowly making sure it streaches evenly round the rim. If you do not streach it out evenly the rubber may be too thick in some areas to allow room for the tire. If there is not enough room for the tire to seat inside the rim you can do one of two things (1) take rimstrip off and apply soap and water to inside of rim so rimstrip streaches more evenly or (2) trim the rimstrip more to get a better fit.
3. After getting the rimstrip to fit properly put the tire on the rim.
4. Use soap and water around the bead so it slips into place easier.
5. Remove core on valve stem and inject 1 1/2 oz of sealant. I probably used more than needed but wanted to error on more than less for this first time.
5. Use an air compressor or CO2 to force the bead into place. This is important. I have found with using tires which are not tight to the rim you require the use of an air compressor or CO2 to blast the tire into place.
6. After the tire is aired up to about 80 psi shake solution and work the tire to close leaks which may exist. You may not experience any leaks. Each tire setup is different.