Can The Walmart Giordano Intrepid 29er MTB Go Tubeless with the wheels and tires it comes with?

[@RunBikeMike]

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[@bazil4146]

How are the tubeless tires going so far one year later. Are they still working great?

[@RunBikeMike]

@bazil4146 when I last rode this bike it was holding strong. But I sold it this last fall. With other bikes to review and build up I just couldn’t hang on to it.

[@aksfactory]

ah man this is so exciting! can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@CobraKyle]

Really enjoying this series!

[@RunBikeMike]

Thanks my 🐍 friend. I am having so much fun with this bike already. I need to come down to Bentonville and we can see what it can do down Dragon Scales 😬

[@CobraKyle]

@@RunBikeMike Unfortunately they officially closed those trails until the castle is complete. I miss Dragon Scales, but hopefully they will have it done soon.

[@RunBikeMike]

Oh dang then S 🚂 would be a fun one.

[@gothops154]

I’m glad you’re enjoying your bike. I’m having a blast on mine and love the ideas I’m getting from you. I don’t know if you wear gloves but if you don’t consider upgrading the grips. I put on some bontragers and it made a world of a difference

[@johnnydoe66]

I have seen other YT channels try the same thing with decent success. Several had to add a bit more sealant to help coat the interior of the non-tubeless tires, but eventually the tires sealed

[@RunBikeMike]

I was super shocked at how only around 2oz per tire worked on this set up. I was gone for a week and came back and the tires each only lost 5psi.

[@caelanwilliamson4284]

You're super hyping me up on this, I just might go ahead and order my first mountain bike soon. Coming from skateboarding, I recently been hittin the local blue trails with my beach cruiser haha and so yeah been looking for something decent and not just a piece of you know what. Stoked on the video edits and thanks for the uploads!

[@RunBikeMike]

Thanks 😊 and welcome to mountain biking. Blue trails on a beach cruiser = shredder on the Gio for sure 😃

[@caelanwilliamson4284]

@@RunBikeMike Sick haha thanks a bunch man. Looking forward to the next vid

[@Geralt_of-Rivia]

I'm pretty new to mountain biking and I just ordered the Intrepid online yesterday👌 I'm hoping it can take tubeless tires with the wheels it comes with:) I guess I'll see soon

[@daveneal5727]

Great to meet you tonight!

[@RunBikeMike]

Yeah it was. Hope your ride went well.

[@jamesbondero6170]

I just ordered the Intrepid too! Kinda disappointed that some folks on Walmart website said the bikes are NOT coming with the Novatek hubs.

[@RunBikeMike]

Yeah it is looking like they aren’t. I need to dig into it and see what mine are.

[@aksfactory]

i don't get what's the issue with schrader valve people are having. All the cars use schrader valves just fine...

[@RunBikeMike]

Totally agree and with the low pressure there is no need for Presta.

[@mrupholsteryman]

I never would have thought going tubeless (along with the goop that goes in) would be lighter than a tube with no goop. Unless the tube had the goop in it and was a thicker rubber... Thanks for the update!

[@RunBikeMike]

It really is crazy how much weight regular tubes add to the tire rim setup. The nice thing about saving that weight is that it is the best place to save weight. Reducing the rolling weight is a great way to really feel small losses.

[@mrupholsteryman]

@@RunBikeMike were you also gonna swap the rims? Was looking for a budget lightweight set for a Mongoose Ledge X1 that I bought...that thing is heavy!

[@RunBikeMike]

I have thought about it. But haven’t found a pair yet. I have a few other upgrades I want to get done 1st. I thought about looking at some knockoff carbon just for fun but I need to research it some more.

[@guambra2001]

I literally just tried doing this with my Giordano…with exactly the same set up. My wheels held air for a bit but when I checked it using water, there was a ton of bubbles. I wonder if there’s a difference between wheels and such, most of the air escaping was coming from the seam where the rim meets together. I really want to go tubeless because I keep getting flats riding the trails I ride. Awesome series btw, so far I like this bike too.

[@RunBikeMike]

Thanks I am glad you are enjoying it. As for the leaking at the rim where it joins up with the other side. I have seen that before. I would double check that the gorilla tape is down super well. Seated from edge to edge on the rim. Then reinstall the tire. Add more sealant and air it up. It might take time for the sealant to work it’s way around the rim. Eventually I bet it will seal. I was surprised at how lucky I got with my conversion. I literally left the bike in my garage for a week while I was gone and it still had air. Only lost like 5 psi. I have done tubeless on tubeless ready rims and tires that would lose air in a few hours after sealing them. It would sometimes take adding 3-4 more oz of sealant to get the leaks to stop.

[@traigtrumbo669]

@@RunBikeMike What width Gorilla tape are you using. Buying the Stans goop and they also offer a rim tape. Is that 21 mm, 25, 29 or 32 for rim tape width? What is the width of the gorilla tape you are using? Have read elsewhere that often times you have to spin the wheel and work it up to two days to get a good seal. How much Stans did you put in each tire? Looks like exact same tire and rim as on the Trouvaille. A couple of guys have done it to their Trouvaille on the group. Is the Gorilla tape better than regular purpose rim tape? More adhesion?

[@RunBikeMike]

@@traigtrumbo669 I used the 1 inch Gorilla Tape. It will seal much easier with Gorilla Tape. But can be messy when or if you ever remove it. I used about 2-2.5 oz of Stan’s in each tire.

[@Manbeyond1]

Leaking from the rim seam on a non tubless ready rim is common as it was not designed for this application. That being said, I have had good luck with one layer of tubless tape and then one layer of gorilla tape.

[@downtoridemtb]

The only advantage I can think of with presta is the smaller drill hole meaning a stronger rim. But I agree entirely that the shrader functionality is so much better. I’ve also never understood why presta valves are so dang long. They would look better and save a few grams if they were shorter.

[@danneubauer6474]

Stans presta valves will work in a Schrader hole. I've done it 2-3 times already with zero issues.

[@RunBikeMike]

That is really good to know. I was thinking if I run rim protectors I might have to switch to Presta.

[@henrycisneros9080]

Great series, I'm really enjoying it and it is inspiring me to upgrade my bike. Did you use the 46 or the 40mm valves?

[@RunBikeMike]

40 but kinda wish I went with the 46. The 40s work fine but the 46 would look better I think.

[@henrycisneros9080]

@@RunBikeMike Great, thank you. I'll probably go with the 46's.

[@garysandberg9929]

I bought a Giordano Intrepid. There were paint chips at the top of the seat post and a scratch on the handlebar.

[@RunBikeMike]

Contact Walmart they will more than likely take some money off.

[@CobHes]

I tried to go tubless on the axum wheels and I just couldn’t get it to Bead. I was using American classic tubless ready tires.

[@riccochet704]

I never understood why there was a switch to presta. Schrader valves have been used in high pressure applications for nearly a century. Your A/C condenser on your house has a high pressure side of 200-250 PSI. Guess what it uses. Schrader valves. Ordinary schrader valves. Personally, I think it was more about people feeling special about themselves and their bikes by using something different, rather than an actual needing to use something different.

[@RunBikeMike]

I read that it had to do with rim widths more than pressure. I had heard pressure was the thing but that might not be true after all.

[@SimpleMistaken]

After all this time have you ever had any leaks or issues? Would you recommend it? Im thinking about doing it but thought I’d get your opinion first.

[@RunBikeMike]

I no longer have the bike but the time I did own it I didn’t have any issues.

[@killjoy8914]

I'm customizing a gensesis frame , from 38 lbs down to 31 lbs ...the wheels are next and last .

[@RunBikeMike]

Wow that is a awesome weight drop

[@lucasornelas6113]

I did this and failed my first attempt but second attempt worked like a charm I hear no leaking air and the tires are holding air but after now 2 days they have lost a considerable amount of air (not flat) I haven’t rode it yet maybe that will help seal it more . Is it normal for the tires to lose air ? And how much psi is safe for tubeless ??? I want to put more air atleast 35-40 psi I’m a heavier guy and don’t like the dragging feeling that I get with lower psi tires

[@RunBikeMike]

Yes tubeless can lose air after a few days. Eventually the sealant will slow that down. I always air up before each ride. I normally run 23-24 psi. But if you want to run higher you should be fine with 35.

[@tenehaglendening9246]

Would you pick this over the ozark trail m2? If price is the same. Thanks in advance

[@RunBikeMike]

I would the geo is dialed on this bike

[@jamesbondero6170]

Probably gonna need to get an air fork to get the weight under 30 pounds.

[@RunBikeMike]

A air fork will be a huge weight drop for sure.

[@chefboyahdi]

I am assuming this method could also work for the Kent Trouvaille?

[@RunBikeMike]

I think it’s possible.

[@1982pantro]

I saw Bern peaks do it,I also have the kent trouvaille and I'm looking forward on doing this,but I don't know how many "wraps"around the rim I should do with the gorilla tape. Any idea? Did you go tubless? Any tips are welcome,thanks in advance

[@RunBikeMike]

Just one wrap around is all you need

[@1982pantro]

@@RunBikeMike love your channel ❤️, new subscriber here. Gracias amigo

[@RunBikeMike]

@@1982pantro thanks for the kind words and subscribing. ✌🏻

[@horusgarcia1]

Are those tires tubeless compatible? How did they hold? I have the same tires, should I go tubeless or not?

[@RunBikeMike]

Zero leaks zero issues. Was one of the easiest tubeless setups I have done.

[@horusgarcia1]

So tires don't have to be tubeless ready?😮

[@RunBikeMike]

Technically you should use tubeless ready. But …… the others can work.

[@shelteru]

How do you get the tires to seal while airing them up? They don't seem to seal on their own. Thanks again.

[@RunBikeMike]

Most of the time you need a compressor to do the initial inflation. You will hear the tire pop into the rim.

[@killerpitdbo]

Do you think a female that is 5’4 could ride this maybe seat all the way down. I need one for my girlfriend, but kind of want this bike for me to ride as a 2nd bike lol. Just curious if you think it would be too big?

[@RunBikeMike]

With the seat slammed it might work. The reach would be the biggest issue.

[@PghMtbRides]

Do you happen to know the rim ID? 30mm?

[@joebidenshearingaid1618]

Question , does the tire have to hear the tire seat ? My tire looks like it is seated and holds air but it didn’t make that sound of success (pop) for some reason ?

[@RunBikeMike]

No it doesn’t always make a sound. I would ride it around carefully for a short distance to make sure the tire stays on.

[@joebidenshearingaid1618]

@@RunBikeMike thanks , btw your series on the Walmart bike is really good . def fan .

[@RunBikeMike]

Thank you. I hope to have a new bike build series very soon

[@jonesy3002]

How long did this hold ?

[@jdw8845]

What's the inner rim width?

[@RunBikeMike]

I believe it is 29mm

[@jonesy3002]

Do you still have this MTB ?

[@RunBikeMike]

I don’t have it any more.

[@jonesy3002]

@@RunBikeMike you think this is better than the ozark trail ridge?

[@RunBikeMike]

@jonesy3002 yes definitely

[@1982pantro]

How much gorilla tape was used per wheel? How many wraps?

[@RunBikeMike]

One wrap per wheel with a small overlap.

[@1982pantro]

@RunBikeMike Thanks Mike, you are a life saver. Cheers from Arizona 🍻 👍🏻