http://www.ambmag.com.au - 107Once you have the tyre completely
on, then work around the full
circumference of both sides and
lightly pull the exposed rubber
tube outwards to ensure nothing is
twisted or crimped on the inside.
Try not to pull it too tight as you
can easily pull it too far and have
to start over again.
On the pro circuit, the Ghetto Tubeless system is widely
used, and mostly found on the pros enduro and DH
machines where they are using rims often starting at
30mm wide. The more XC oriented users and smaller
diametre rims may find the conventional tubeless systems
work just fine, but it’s up to you. Have fun!GENTLY PULL THE
TUBE OUTWARDS- CUT OFF THE EXCESS TUBE
We find it easiest to do this next step while the wheel is
mounted in a wheel-truing stand, but it is not essential.Grab your scissors, and very carefully start to cut away the
excess tube material whilst leaving approximately 3-5mm
of exposed rubber tube on both sidesof the tyre. Take your
time for this step, to ensure a clean and even looking cut all
the way round.- INFLATE THE TYRE
Now, you are ready to inflate the tyre using a compressor or floor pump. We used
Bontrager’s new Flash charger pump, which acts just like a compressor allowing you
to inflate the tyre quickly after releasing the user-charged compressed air from the
pump’s chamber. The quicker the inflation, the better, as it allows us to firmly create
the seal using the inner wall of the rim surface that is covered in the inner tube, and
the tyre bead.
The tyre should hold pressure assuming there are no imperfections in the tyre, or the
tube used in the setup. You’re almost there!
Make sure to leave
a 3-5mm overhang
to protect your rims
from scatches and
dents when running
low pressures.