Not necessarily.
Apply tape to rim, cut hole for valve, tighten valve, seat one side of tire, seat most of the second, add goop, apply air pressure (air compressor is best) to get tire to seat, swish tire/sit on side and end to allow sealant to seal sidewalls and bead. Leave at a little under max pressure for a night then back down after you’re sure the bead is secure.
Worked for me.
Thanks
And was thinking of a hi viz beaver reflector
Beaver flaps… um that might be a bit…
Winter looks nice. Winterotta finally went away?
Yep
It’s in Minnesota now
Dat paint.
Have you ridden said mtb before you went in to set up tires tubeless?
Doesn’t this belong in the dumb question thread?
Obviously not, duh.
can i use a long cage with a double?
conversely can i use a mid cage with a triple?
Yes, as long as the chain-wrap capacity of the derailleur is enough to cover the chain-wrap capacity that your gearing combination requires.
And yes, you can upgrade an older steel bike with modern components, just be aware that on some older steel bikes they have different threading on parts like BBs so watch out for compatibility issues there.
Also might have to spread the rear of the frame to 130, but on steel that’s totally OK for a competent shop to do.
Yep, “8-speed” compatible shimano-splined rear hubs will take a 9 or 10 speed Shimano cassette. But in come cases they won’t be able to use a 11T small cog, but as long as you’re OK with a 12 that’s fine.
Plenty of people use presta-valved tubes in rims that have the larger hole for schrader. There are small grommets you can get, but I’ve done this without grommets and been fine. Just make sure the hole near the valvestem on the inside of the rim is smooth, you’ll be fine.
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31.8 is a newer standard, used for both mountain and road bikes. Functionally there is no difference, although in theory “MTB” stems are burlier and made to take more abuse. But think of how much force a pro sprinted is putting through a 120mm stem and I figure that the road stems are plenty strong.
Jimmy performance art is the best performance art.
If your limit screws seem correctly adjusted I’d have a shop check the derailleur hanger alignment.
