How To Convert Your MTB Wheels To Tubeless | Mountain Bike Tubeless Setup

Converting your mountain bike wheels to tubeless is one of the best upgrades you can do. Lower weight, less rolling resistance, the option of running lower tyre pressures, and reduced chance of punctures that will interrupt your ride. Doddy shows you how 🔧
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[@blindlypeaking2889]

His hair tells me he can go really fast on his bike

[@NavvLife]

BRAH 💀

[@socas_nic]

We love doddy!!!

[@Lukerr239]

Haha 😂 Doddy is a legend

[@dav1d629]

Lol! Doddy is cool 😎

[@superskunknl]

My bike is faster, it blew all my hair off.

[@WhoThisMonkey]

Today, a high elf from skyrim taught me how to make my tires tubeless. What a great high elf.

[@theferociousmuncher1771]

Lmao

[@mohamednoohabumansur1713]

Mr_ Captainspoke a qqA

[@ghoxty1675]

He really does look like a high elf😂

[@jujubeanz7623]

LOL

[@MD_COLO]

Pro Tip - always inflate your tires dry (no sealant) to the maximum pressure after installing new tape. The pressure in the tire will bed and form the tape to the rim. Otherwise, if you fill the tire with sealant straight away, you run a greater risk of the sealant getting under the tape and compromising the bond.

[@nilz6432]

This is a top tip, i have been doing the exact same thing and it works beautifully! I really don't understand why i dont see this tipp more often. You can put the tape in almost as messy as you want, after pressing it down with 4 bars or 50 to 60 psi, which is way more pressure than you can apply with your fingers, it will sit 100% without air bubbles underneath. When sealant gets under the tape, it will leak, sealant will get in the rim and make a mess. (I had a bontrager rim which ended up airtight because the stans fluid sealed the holes for the spoke nipples, only realized it when i tryed to adjust the spoke tension.)

[@pab2611]

I was just about to write the same tip. One thing tho, you should inflate it with an inner tube inside, otherwise the pressure wont do as much in the sense of bedding the tape

[@KN-ko8ez]

Is there any specific length of time which you should leave it inflated to seat the tape to the rim? Like, would it be best advised to leave it overnight before deflating it and adding sealant and re-inflating?

[@Team_Banchamek]

My wheels are tubeless on my commencal, I have just bought some new tyers, are all tyers tubeless compatible?

[@boobear72599]

So set the bead, remove the air, add sealant, then pump it up like normal?

[@nathangaffran]

The popping sound is what dreams are made of.

[@joeldriver381]

haha- up there with a good freehub!

[@awesometuscaloosa7203]

Nathan Gaffran yep!

[@Team_Banchamek]

My wheels are tubeless on my commencal, I have just bought some new tyers, are all tyers tubeless compatible?

[@rorybailey3279]

Someone has been watching sam pilgrim

[@aucharry7088]

should hear car tires.. it sounds like a gunshot

[@livesoundhire]

Here's a tip : smear some sealant around the valve bung just before you seat it into the rim. Gives it a little extra seal.

[@kaupo80]

Top tip #1: remove the valve core when seating the tire. This way air can rush into the tire quicker (no core on the way) and you increase your chances to seat the tire on the first go. Top tip #2: if have no pump with booster or a separate canister, you can cheat and may (and may not) work. Attach the punp hose to the valve, but then fold the hose with one hand so that no air goes thourgh the hose. Then pump until you see some 9-10 bars on the gauge (if you have a high pressure floor pump). Then realease the hose and keep pumping. I have popped several tires this way.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Can i just use an air compressor?

[@kaupo80]

Even with air compressor, removing the core allows more air throught the valve.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

@@kaupo80 Ok, do you think an air compressor will charge and seat the bead properly?

[@Team_Banchamek]

My wheels are tubeless on my commencal, I have just bought some new tyers, are all tyers tubeless compatible?

[@kaupo80]

@@Team_Banchamek No, not all tires are tubelss compatible. The model name should include something like TUBELESS EASY or TUBELESS READY or UST (Mavic wheels and tires).

[@ronnyoutlaw]

This video guide is amazing. I’ve converted my tyres to tubeless following this video step by step and everything went very smooth. Thanx 😉

[@ruirodtube]

Great tutorial, thx. It reinforced my preference for tubes. No tape needed No liquid slushing around No need for shot inflation No liquid leaks No mess during field repair No need to buy special valves No need to service after a few years No need for special tires Same weight

[@ApexHerbivore]

I'm tempted to agree. I only get about 1 puncture per year, whereas some of the youtubers I watch are constantly burping air and liquid out, losing pressure etc. If it aint broke...

[@drmoynihan]

In our area there are "sticker bushes" and blackberry thorns. So my LBS guys made their tires tubeless and hardly slowed down when they would get expected punctures. I have never wanted to go tubeless, but I am tempted.

[@my-max-media7621]

@@drmoynihan I guess if one doesn't find themselves getting pinch flats because of running lower pressures OR the conditions they ride in, then why change or fix what ain't broke? I agree. I think it's goofy wanting that gunky sealant inside because it just creates a mess when changing tire

[@drmoynihan]

@@my-max-media7621 Here it is 4 months later with my two month old Commencal Meta TR 29 and so far, no tubeless goop for me!

[@hedemalmcarl]

"Messy repair" nah, if i get a too big puncture, take a plug, jam into the tire, boom, 10 second repair, back to the trail. With brand new wheel and tire ill just mount everything the "wet method" (pouring sealant straight into tire) Ill setup tubeless in 5 minutes when i buy these tubeless rims and stuff

[@yarbo9900]

Thank you to everyone at this channel for all the amazing information.

[@harveywilliamson569]

Anyone hear the cat at 4:40🤣

[@stanisawkawak6845]

I thought it was mine and checked if he is waiting for me outside to let him in XDDD

[@harveywilliamson569]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NavvLife]

*horney williamson

[@mt.bikeher270]

I did!

[@travelblogger7102]

Perfect tutorial! 🔥 Thanks!

[@the-cyber-monkey]

I'm looking to go tubeless when I do a new bike build so this was really helpful thanks.

[@tubenachos]

I need more Doddy in my life ✌

[@PlanetJustPlain]

Hey Doddy and GMBN. Thanx for the video. It was super helpful and made the conversion so easy 🇿🇦🤙🏻

[@sticksman7819]

I'm going to do this when my bike arrives.looks good fun.enjoying the content, great channel.

[@zee_nyc]

Love your videos, bro. Keep up the great work. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@kristoberardi-eschke2489]

Excellent and complete tutorial for tubeless conversion.

[@jonathancroft7315]

Always great advice, thanks GMBN!!

[@vipseisun]

Awesome job and great explanation as always. I’m a Brit, now living in LA so I miss the accent. Great advice and a tase if home! Thanks GMBN

[@danielpowersdo6289]

He does the best videos. I trust him as the authority. Whenever I can find a video with him narrating I trust it.

[@chrstphrrb1449]

You made that look slick and easy doddy!

[@michaelmazani]

Great video Dodds! 👏🏾

[@NZGilead]

I am just about to go tubeless so this video has been release at the perfect timing :)

[@huntinfishinlovineveryday1424]

Best wrench there is Doddy! Thanks

[@jackrobinson119]

Banging vid, went through all the little points that the other ones just skip over.

[@nathanmaher8850]

I also like that frame lamp as well doddy

[@KrisDJFRAY]

Thanks. Great guide… looking to upgrade to tubeless and this really helped.

[@AdamBuxton-challand]

This makes it really simple :) BUT, the one thing they never tell you on any of these tutorials is service your spokes and nipples first, true the wheel tighten the nipples! went through the whole process to find a loose spoke pierced the tape almost immediately and had to do the whole thing again.

[@guythomas2117]

I took that soapy water from you a few years ago n it’s never failed! People are scared of doing this n I was but it’s the best upgrade ever

[@curtismclain1689]

Very clear and informative! Thank you!

[@rupedog]

Love those new workshop aprons...v cool...

[@Jac70]

I managed to set up my tubeless with a track pump only - a cheap Lifeline one from CRC. Took a bit of fiddling and some tricks of the trade but can be done. The pumps with a charger are useful but expensive for what they are.

[@IronArkivist]

Superb video. Thank you for the very clear walkthrough. You effectively demystified the process and made it seem like something I can accomplish in my garage.

[@gmbntech]

Thanks! We're happy to help 👍

[@djsonfire0001]

This channel is awesome! First tip watch video....second tip watch video...third tip watch video...

[@israelmolina2782]

Very instructional video, thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@sunreindeerfog]

Nice vid mate. Very informative.

[@Beets82]

I used a $10 garden sprayer to seat my tyres to rim, ideas was from a Skills with Phil vid, it worked amazingly and saved heaps of $$ compared to a charger pump, air compressor or air canister.

[@jokermtb]

great idea!

[@kurtbecker8208]

I generally don't spend much time in the comments section, but wow, what a fantastic tip! I found that video. Thanks for posting!

[@petecurran3995]

Doddy bosses it! 🙌🏻

[@david029014]

Another great vid! Awesome!!!

[@ShredMcGnar]

This was very helpful, thanks 👍

[@pyrodoll2422]

I'm very tempted now.

[@cyprianisaacs7410]

Thank you .Really informative

[@Pienimusta]

Have to remember the glitter... :D

[@rupedog]

NO! Terrible for our environment...ground peppercorns are much better (a Henry tip).

[@Pienimusta]

@@rupedog But at least 69% less fabulous.

[@bluestraycat]

@@Pienimusta There's nothing more fabulous than caring for the environment

[@ApexHerbivore]

@@Pienimusta hahaha

[@ApexHerbivore]

@@bluestraycat also hahaha

[@frogslips]

That was brilliant. Thank you.

[@yliu4093]

Thank you , that is really helpful, I appreciate it

[@davidcotter4556]

Thanks, best video on tubeless.

[@giftevans984]

Valid information... good job👌

[@johnbeckman492]

Great mechanic and great communicator. That plus you have the same hairstyle as my "how to make great coffee" KZbinr James Hoffman. You Brits are fabulous, keep up the good work!

[@Tin_Town]

I've been toying with the idea of going tubeless for a while but it has always scared me in case I get it totally wrong. This video has got my confidence up in going tubeless! Thanks Doddy 🤙🏼

[@rupedog]

If u f it up, the world won't end. Just put ur tubes back in!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video with great info.

[@irving608able]

I just added some inserts and used the tyre pump from the boot of my car and they seated like a dream. It’s basically a mini compressor and most modern cars have one

[@yfitzmorris]

Thanks Doddz 👍🏽

[@unnamedracer9757]

Who else is watching this because they just punctured and inner tube and are tired of replacing them? Just me? OK

[@trevorowens2985]

YES!!! I have popped more than 11 tubes in the past 6 months and it drives me crazy!

[@liamischill7766]

Same here last two weeks I punctured my inner tubes 5 times in TWO WEEKS!!

[@smallhatshatethetruth7933]

Well I had 3 punctures last week, I still kept my inner tube since I only have tubeless rims and not tubeless tires. I put muc off inner tube sealant in so hopefully that does the job.

[@Stop_Elitists_Wars]

Yes 🤮

[@malm4640]

They literally happen every month it's a pain and ends up being more expensive than tubeles

[@keithmatthews3857]

Really helpful video. Thank you

[@johnreese3762]

Well done, thanks!

[@Sparvar1]

Excellent video, really good, thanks so much

[@leemarshall354]

I know, I know- I’m late to the party. Finally getting to the edge of the cliff to jump into tubeless tire set up. This was an EXCELLENT, thorough introduction into what I’m getting involved with. Thankfully, it RS not nearly as intimidating as I’d initially thought. Thanks for getting me to make the leap!

[@Simonsimps]

New sponsors, new diy videos with all them products. Love it thank you. I used your old video to go tubeless last year but it's refreshing to see it again. Cheers.

[@74ryanmitchell]

I noticed in the last video he said the best tape to use was gorilla tape. Now he’s sponsored in this video he says” if you want to chance it, use gorilla tape”. Changed his tune a bit there now there’s money involved😆😆😆😆

[@Simonsimps]

@@74ryanmitchell I used gorilla tape and it was perfect. It also looks more heavy duty than the flimsy stuff he used in this video, not saying this stuff isn't any good but I will be using gorilla tape when I next do some rims for sure. They have to plug the new gear though hehe

[@nathanh281]

Gorilla tape leaves behind a lot of residue that is a pain to remove. My LBS guy said he's damaged carbon rims when removing Gorilla tape because it can be so strong. I still use it for some cheap alloy MTB rims, but for road I think I'll stick to proper tubeless rim tape.

[@Simonsimps]

@@Cheddar702 Thank you. I will keep that in mind for next time. Cheers.

[@samfletcher93]

Just done mine. Whoohoo! Fingers crossed they hold air.

[@johnwoody6086]

Thanks very helpful I'm setting up a brand new set of hand built custom rims right now

[@beerenmusli8220]

Thank you for this tutorial. The tyre should be perfectly round and even before that, it would be great to include that advice next time!

[@mjhmotorsport]

Great video cheers guys

[@JalalKhan-oo9ez]

seldom have i seen something explained so well

[@danfyfe9447]

Thanks guys. Just used this video as a step by step guide to convert mine to tubeless and to fit my flash new Minions. I am one of the unfortunate ones to get a leak from the join in the rim which I slowed down with another layer of tape and the sealant seems to be plugging up the rest. Other than that, it went off without a hitch. Thanks for the instructions. I should mention, I used the same Muc-off kit that was used in the vid. Cheers and Merry Christmas.

[@gmbntech]

Glad it helped and merry Christmas!

[@baconfister]

Have only tried Stan’s rim tape and Gorilla Tape before… happy to report that the Gorilla Tape was easier to set up tires (tubeless-ready and not rated for tubeless) tubelessly. Oh, and only use Stan’s if you want a buildup of giant boogers inside your tires; Muc-Off and Orange Seal seem to not have this problem.

[@carlosvaldes285]

Thank you for the great videos. You are the best when it comes to explaining things. It shows the love and passion that you guys have for the sport.

[@neilfordham5790]

Thanks a great tutorial again.

[@gmbntech]

Thanks for the support, Neil! Safe Riding!

[@keithcarman8244]

This such a good how to video. You could possibly make more of why you wash the wheel in soapy water. My second effort, having done as you suggested with the water, worked perfectly. Thankyou.

[@jasonh4709]

Thank you!

[@paulsack9563]

My Canyon Neuron came with Mavic XA tubeless ready rims, put the tube out, sealant in and never had to bother with punctures since then. I only struggled once, when I tried to clean the tyre before refilling the sealant. Next time I will just put some more in.

[@TheSweetasanut]

Excellent

[@j_hazy6622]

thank you😃🙏

[@Abravenewfear]

I got a couple of Tubolito’s on the way and going to see how that turns out!

[@rupedog]

Cool looking brake discs

[@th_js]

They're Shimano RT-26 and they're trash.

[@EchoFoxtrott1]

Thanks for updating these videos, I recently got a flat on my new bike and was under the impression from the LBS that it was tubeless ready but not running a tubeless setup. Much to my surprise I went to take the tyre off and ended up with sealant running out everywhere. Needless to say I took it to different LBS and they sorted it all out for me and explained that sealant had probably gone off in the tyre and needs to be topped up every so often. But this video will certainly help when I look to replace the tyres that came on my Specialized Epic Evo.

[@kevinstanley3581]

I thought it was time to go tubeless with my Spectral ON e-bike, so bought the removal tool, new valves from Stans plus Stans sealant. My valves didn't come with different types of rubbers so I had to hope for the best. Wanted to try the dry method first but didn't have a plastic tube to fill the tyre with. Easy solution was to use a syringe. It only had a 10ml capacity bit worked nonetheless. I only have a track pump so when I pumped the tyre (before putting in sealant) nothing happend. Did some fiddling with the tyre, pumped like made and, hey presto, the tyre sealed first time with no apparent leaks. Followed on with Doddy's instructions and, unbelievably for me, everything went according to plan. Will leave for a few hours and check again. Fingers crossed.

[@berdiskim9837]

You are the best...

[@doncastillo2818]

Thank you

[@gurgenmakaryan4428]

I love watching your videos, so professional and instructive! Thank you, keep going!

[@emptyandseephotos7858]

Good explanation

[@gmbntech]

Thanks!

[@omarm9350]

Love the hair Johnny Bravo

[@brauljo]

Tubolito + Tannus Armour for the win.

[@luisfmrosa]

Great video. I'm converting a non-tubeless fat bike wheel and... of course the tire simply don't inflate in the first shot! :-) I will try adding more tape, this looks a good idea.

[@gmbntech]

A few passes with the tape isn't a bad shout!

[@tolgaakyay]

I used Stan's tape in my first try, it leaked all the time. Then, I got myself a gorilla tape and no problems so far... I'm hoping it will save me from punctures, changing tubes on the trail is a nightmare! I also observed that the tires lose less air than tubes when the bikes is left aside for some time.

[@richardtricky6394]

A kayak strap works great too just wrap it around the tire and cinch it tight. Then just use your hand pump to pump it up till the bead pops. Then just pull the strap off and pump it up to your desired pressure. This works on any type of tubless tire even wheel barrow tires.

[@davidrsmith2417]

I see that Specialized Bicycles now has a series of self-sealing inner tubes that have a perfectly applied layer of sealant during manufacturing. This sealant is said to stay in a semi-liquid form for many years (does not dry out) and is ready to instantly seal against thorns, nails, etc. Yet being permanently inside of the tube, there is zero mess to the rim, tire or the user. This new series also features a novel weight saving design - the tube circumference is not of a constant thickness of rubber. We know that thick inner tubes add weight but also are very durable against punctures, these new tubes have thick rubber on the outermost part of the tube that is adjacent to the tread and sidewall but thinner, weight saving rubber on the portion of the tube that touches only the rim. Self-sealing just like tubeless tires, but no special tubeless valves or canister air pumps are required, no expensive (and heavy) bottles of sealant, no messy clean ups ever and a perfectly applied layer if sealant. However, the novice mechanic can still pinch the tube during a ham fisted installation - alas, nothing is perfect. I would love to see GMBN compare modern self-sealing tubes to tubeless setups - from puncture resistance to weight differences, trail maintenance headaches and overall costs.

[@cycling_kazakhstan9700]

Так Excellent video.

[@denniswholey7289]

Picking the right valve length

[@samonesa9125]

I found that Kapton tape work almost as well as a dedicated rim tape. (Kapton tape is thinner, requires more layers) Kapton and rim tapes are made from very similar materials, which feel plastic-y, not stretchable like duct tape, and will not leave residue like gorilla or duct tapes.

[@1st-Le-On]

4:41 mr cat saying hello x

[@hugomontelongo8000]

Chubeless tires are a must.

[@ericsmtbadventures9]

Thanks for all the great information you continue to provide!

[@n.alanhill]

Pavement 20 years and back on dirt. So much has changed thanks Doddy I'm converting to tubeless this weekend!

[@madismaalt5232]

If you dont have any good pumps, you can do it with basic handpump too, first you do the rim tape thing, then seat the bead with innertube, then you break only 1 bead, then take the innertube out, abd but sealent in, seated bead have to be faced down and pump it as hard as you can, its hard but its doable.

[@wolfhound_90schannel34]

Really hope u can do a video on a 29 x 2.3 mountian bike tire

[@dmw0lton21]

Always love a good tubeless video!

[@williamstryker6643]

7:10 notice how Dods is pre-tensioning the rim tape. He also makes a circular hole through the tape and doesn't "tear" it-which like Doddy said prevents the tape from shearing/wearing itself apart over time. Puncturing the tape and stretching it slightly actually locally strengthens the tape puncture site. Doddy is a tech guru, so listen to him carefully.

[@blank-dr2kx]

Why are you telling us this when we literally just watched it

[@williamstryker6643]

@@blank-dr2kxGlad you listened to what I felt like needed reiterating. I don't really know what type of answer you thought you'd get. Take it easy and have a good time.

[@josephhall716]

For slashed tyre old money and duct tape work great

[@rupedog]

Tubeless also has much less rolling resistance. Tubes have friction against the tyre which has an effect on rolling

[@michael_the_chef]

I totally confirm that: I switched to a heavier casing tire and tubeless (Double Down), it rolls faster than Exo casing with tubes

[@ApexHerbivore]

Weird considering a tube could weigh as little as 60g but you could be putting 4x the weight of sealant. I guess the liquid doesn't have to be rotated but the tubes do.

[@th_js]

Agree, but disagree about the "much" part, it does have an effect, but it's not really noticeable, unless you just go road biking.

[@michael_the_chef]

@@ApexHerbivore i think its the friction between tubes and tires

[@ApexHerbivore]

@@Cheddar702 😂 relax guy. Several numbers?! Misinformation?! It's not like somebody is gonna read my post and then set up a bike dangerously according to what I've said! I googled mtb inner tube weights, maybe I was rushing and saw a road tyre weight. Big fucking deal. Don't cry about it

[@xxbaldycoupxx]

Billy whizz sorts your tyres! Lol. Great informative vid chum.