Answering Common Questions About Tubeless Tires

Tubeless Tires. One thing proponents and opponents can agree on is that, at times, they can be a bit of a hassle. In this video, Truman answers some of the most common set-up and maintenance questions we receive about Tubeless Tires, in the hopes that a little bit of knowledge will help reduce the hassle, and let you focus on the important things.

00:26 Why is sealant required in bicycle tires?
02:30 How much sealant should I run?
04:22 How do I refresh the sealant in my tires?
05:50 How do I seat my tubeless tire?
09:28 How can I check my sealant?
10:07 Should I remove old, dried up sealant?

For more in-depth videos on setting up, converting to, and troubleshooting tubeless tires, see this playlist:

Repair Help: Tire, Tube, and Tubeless — youtube.com/playlist

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