How To Fit Tubeless Tyres: Top Tips from a Pro Bike Mechanic

Your complete and essential guide to setting up tubeless tyres and wheels from taping the rims to injecting sealant
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Presented by Jim from Jim The Bike Guy, a professional Cytech level 3 qualified bike mechanic specialising in servicing, upgrading and repairing all types of bikes from his bespoke workshop in West Berkshire. He specialises in high-end road, cyclocross and gravel bikes as well as cross-country race bikes. In his spare time he enjoys riding and racing all types of bikes to an enthusiastic standard.
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[@naclassics]

You should also make an instructional video on how to make an instructional video. There is so much bad work out there that it is really refreshing to see such a quality piece of work. I rarely sit through a 30minute + video all the way, but this one was worth it. Thanks!.

[@yatespippa]

Agreed he made it so easy

[@brezdog4623]

Not least the GCN equivalent of this which makes out everything is soooooo simple!!

[@eusticeracing2894]

Jim is by far the best KZbin racing mechanic I've seen He's deeply knowledgeable, explains clearly and has a fine sense of humor. I learned so much.

[@tomato5501]

Superb clear instructions that have convinced me to stick with clinchers and that tubeless is a massive scam ball ache with no meaningful advantages over what came before for the average cyclist.

[@industryrule-4080]

Wish he was mounting a GP5000 tire. Those things are brutally tight.

[@JasonInMelbourne]

Re: valve cores - I've found methylated spirits are great for cleaning latex sealants spills, residue and clogged valve cores. Haven't had to replace a valve core yet, but I've pulled them out, cleaned them with metho and put them back in

[@craighudson6684]

I have been running tubeless on my road bikes for 6 years, but I still learned a lot from this video. Thanks Jim for all the tips. And thanks Dave for introducing Jim to a wider audience

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

do tubeless outway the benefits of tubed ? how does one go about repairing a tyre puncture when tubeless vs just shoving in a new tube that takes 2 mins on the roadside ?

[@johnstarns733]

@@girlsdrinkfeck Dynaplug it, carry on, 20 secs max.

[@rule3036]

@@girlsdrinkfeck jŕź

[@winterrider6668]

Like the guy remarks above earlier, this gentleman and he is a gentleman should do an instructional video on how to make videos LOL. Outstanding work. Thank you very much Had to revisit this... I also did subscribe something I seldom ever do. Yes I fought the tubeless game. Me it was for road tires and then in the end if you cut one down you're up the creek without a paddle. And if you can get that sucker off??? Tubeless might be fine for the bigger tire or the mountain bike. What I have done this for the shot of quality sealant in the tube I'm having a decent work with And if anybody is reading along LOL put a white quarter grease on that press the car before you send it back and helps a lot on the end

[@m.a.mckinney3620]

This was a well done vid. I have a great hack, (no bodge) that I've learned that I thought I'd share. We all know the valve stem area is typically where a lot of leaks exists. We've all seen people use pliers to try to tighten the stem nut. Cut a very small piece of lightweight inner tube, small, small enough to stay only in the rim bed. It can't extend up onto the rim shoulder or touch the hook or non hooked part of the rim. Install the little piece of inner tube between the rim tape and whatever other valve stem seal you are using. Immediate fix. Not a single molecule of O2 escapaing. Thanks for the good video!

[@Kingjay814]

This made me realize that I really seemed to have cut some corners when I did this to my bike. Your instructions were way more detailed than other videos I'd seen

[@GeorgiaPopplewell]

The gold standard among tubeless tyre tutorials!

[@adamscott8497]

Good way to find the middle of the valve hole to put pick through is to shine a light or cell phone light through the bottom of the hole.

[@firemedic5365]

Great tip. Thanks.

[@bandy010569]

Brilliant video again, you are the first person to mention double wrapping the tubeless tape, makes sense now.

[@hazembata]

This man has a Ph.D. in bikes. Such a thorough and eloquent explanation. One of the absolute best tutorials I have seen. Thanks from Washington DC.

[@MarkusBeitzel]

The best tutorial on tubeless I came across recently. I stil feel that tubeless has its challenges and do hope industry will come up with some better "fitting" between rim and tyre as ultimately this is the main issue.

[@ruslan_yefimov]

I love tubeless but it just doesn't give you enough perfomance compared to the amount of struggles while fitting those tyres on some rims

[@treyquattro]

the best video on dealing with tubeless tyres

[@photooutdoor2574]

THIS was the best video about Tubeless Setup I‘ve ever seen!

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

It took until the end of the video for me to understand how tubeless tires work. The sealant stays liquid inside the tire "forever," and if the tire is punctured, that sealant plugs the puncture. What a great invention!

[@Max085]

That‘s absolutely perfect. Thank you!

[@blairanderson9098]

Thank you!! You’re fantastic at explaining everything about tubeless tires. Now I understand! Cheers, mate!

[@jarretw.4746]

You've got a gift for teaching. Great video!

[@RabidMortal1]

For such a thorough video I'm surprised you skipped over the installation of the valve stem nut.

[@jonathanwilson6361]

This is so pleasant to listent to. Calm and educational. No hysterical editing or some dude screaming "Hello and welcome to my channel!" Lovely!

[@cjcrawford1958]

Thank you for a great video! a few tips/notes: your local drugstore/pharmacy will give you for free a couple of plastic syringes with the same diameter as the valve - just place the tip of the syringe over the valve and slowly press - 98% will easily go in the tire and a couple of spilled drops is no big deal. Once the tire bead has been set once, instead of injecting through the valve, one can break the bead in one small place and inspect how much sealant is still in the tire and add more if necessary. If the bead has already been set once it usually re-inflates without any problem with a floor pump. A lot of complaints about the complexity of this vs. a tube but... mountain biking in Colorado I haven't had a flat since 2013 (11 years ago) so... it's worth it. In general, make sure both the rim and tire are "tubeless compatible" or "tubeless ready" for best outcome although you will find heaps of people that have made tubeless work with non-compatible bits in one way or another. Some people carry a tube to insert if the system fails (removing the tubeless valve), if you have a larger puncture/cut and lose all your sealant some people carry a little 2oz bottle of sealant to replenish after repairing with a plug (bacon strip) and/or boot ($100 bill works well).

[@kingofcrunk4237]

This was an excellent video at an appropriate speed for someone who is learning the skills.

[@MJarthur95]

Exactly what I needed, informative, clear and into detail!

[@davideastwood6365]

This video is the gold standard.

[@peterstockwell7512]

Best presentation for tubeless, You never know everything about tubeless!

[@nickdryden4003]

Best video on this topic. Wish I’d seen it before I made a mess of installing the tyre on my road bike.

[@mongoliansheepfarmer1097]

I like the blue minimalist artwork on the wall

[@visitken]

I have absolutely no intention of going tubeless but watched this video to see the master explainer at work

[@conteminimo]

Thank you! This is the definitive video about Tubeless installation. No need to search for another one, as Jim said everything that can be said on the matter

[@VictorYepello]

Best how-to on tubeless and trust me I've watched a number of videos from the top channels. Thank you.

[@richardgill9484]

A perfect explanation. Thank you for being so clear and precise 👍

[@rosomak8244]

You go for your future. I will stick with the solutions which allow me to fix a pinch in 5-10 min alone on the side of the road on a dark rainy day.

[@philiplevy5681]

Thanks for a really informative guide. Appreciate you taking time out to make it.

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

Excellent video, Jim!

[@danielrussell9416]

Thank you for this video. Just finished my first tubeless setup and it went very well.

[@fatboy2k914]

Noticed that he put 60ml in the syringe plus the volume of the long hose between the syringe and the valve has to be more than 60 then hasn't it? I recommend the type with a shut off valve at the syringe. Set it to off and then fill the syringe. 60ml exactly.

[@PuneethBedre]

I saw my local mechanic set up my tubeless tire. He did it in 5 minutes (mind-blowing, I know) He did everything in this video, but with the tubeless tape, he light up a lighter so that the bond is secure. His explanation was, if you don’t ensure a flush and secure termination of the tape - it will lead to the tubeless system failing when the tape starts lifting and the air in the tyre undoing the tape from the inside.

[@p44doyle44]

These are a great series of videos.

[@koenschrooten2782]

What a great detailed video. Definitely made a rider new to tubeless tires a lot wiser. Thank you!

[@walteradamsbe]

Brilliantly explained with all details needed and helpful tips. Learned a lot from this demonstration. Thanks Jim

[@westcoastrider5679]

Excellent video, covered lots of typical pitfalls and best practices

[@vandovalente1550]

What a really comprehensive tubeless topic video, loved it, really help, big big thank you Jim!

[@grahamballard7041]

Very interesting, I’ve been a mechanic at some level all my life, but I still felt I learned something from watching this especially the bench vise jig. My very next job in the workshop is to make one.

[@douglasramsfield1118]

This is a great video! Very clear and thorough! Well done and thank you!

[@charleswink1213]

Thank you Jim. Excellent "how to" on tubeless tyre prep. 5 STARS !

[@cathschofield7488]

Excellent , thorough and clear demonstration 👍

[@gregorybower9498]

thank you Jim. excellent, very helpful, and well-articulated. the best and most thorough that I've seen on this topic.

[@aridout]

What an excellent video. Comprehensive, informative and well explained. I’m a newbie to tubeless and that was just the ticket.

[@Kessler296]

Best video I’ve seen explaining tubeless install. Thank you.

[@bassmanbob2189]

This is, by far, the best tubeless installation video I’ve found. I recently purchased a new road bike with a tubeless system, which is driving me nuts with slow leaks in the front and a rear wheel that won’t hold more than 30-40 psi. I’ve retapped and installed both twice since I’ve purchased the bike and still have problems with the rear tire holding more than 30-40 psi. I’ve only taped the wheel with one layer, two with the overlap at the stem area. I’ll try retaking with an additional layer next time.

[@richardcole4979]

Very thorough run through of tubeless set up. Great video.

[@rayjang9348]

Well explained video. I feel a lot more confident in adding sealant to my tubeless set up thanks to Jim "the Bike Guy!"

[@julesnfriends]

The best instructional video's on bike maintenance by far, thank you so much, this is exactly what we need.

[@richardsimms251]

Thank you for another excellent presentation!

[@QuanJNSUspartan]

Absolutely great video and awesome tips!! Thanks!!

[@iv0447]

He explains the process and issues really well and clearly. I wish I saw this sooner, but it's never too late to learn the correct way of doing things.

[@3niknicholson]

Outstanding instructional video. Excellent, thanks, Jim.

[@christopherhollinshead2341]

Excellent step by step instructions to do a tire install correctly. Clear, thoughtful and detailed. Thanks!

[@svanimpe]

This is by far the most informative video on this topic. Well-structured and well-explained!

[@johnnoble6260]

Without a doubt the best cycle maintenance videos out there Jim! Please keep them coming. Your delivery is perfect! One question. What size compressor are you using and do you have any recommendations? Quieter the better!

[@henrikkliebhan4874]

Excellent introduction to the world of tubeless cycling. Passion while working, very nice presentation 👌!

[@Mrjasonjohn74]

Amazing details covered and time taken to share valuable knowledge and acts as a a bible for me to come back now and then to refresh for future tubeless installs. Awesome and thanks Jim!

[@matthieugelot1230]

By far the most educational video on how to fit tubeless. Thank you !

[@karima8896]

Beautiful instructional video…one of the best I’ve seen. Very thorough AND entertaining. Well done!

[@paulgaida2601]

I’ve seen quite a few of these set up videos, this is much more practical and detailed, thanks.

[@bbrannigan7600]

Hey man just wanted to say awesome Job..as someone who’s looking for tips on different things I find your work very detailed, informative and helpful. So Thanks again and keep them coming

[@stephanwilliot2324]

One of the best videos, I’ve watched.

[@davidhalford4089]

This is the best video I've seen by a country mile!! Excellent!!

[@danielmcmahon7124]

This guy's great! So clear and authoritative. My new default for all things bike online. Cheers!

[@ergonzales]

Thanks very much for this tip! I enjoyed watching it and learning at the same time.

[@ricko3k]

Very good Jim, thanks.

[@turbotastic6408]

An excellent instruction video, i've watched many videos on tubeless installation and they seem to miss some of the really important tips!! Clear and precise, Thank you. Hopefully life will be easier for me now setting up tubeless tyres!!

[@nicholastopley7611]

Excellent video, clear as it could be.

[@parkinkevin]

I have seen many videos about setting up tubless. But this is the best one by far! 👍

[@jonathanwoo6597]

The best in-depth how-to for tubeless I've ever watched. A job well done!

[@amishrider]

@jimthebikeguy thanks for this comprehensive vid. I just completed my first tubeless set-up. Piece of cake. Loved the waggle dance bit

[@michaelschwarze4627]

Great video with perfect and detailed presentation.

[@TheLFCFAN2010]

Iv learned so much from this guys in just a couple of days.. thanks you.. love his videos.. very through and great teacher

[@uaproman]

Thanks for the video) Definitely one of the best vids on youtube! Had problems with Tesa not stiking to the rim at first 20cm making bubbles, but then worked around.

[@theundead1600]

Thank you. My new road bike has rims ready for tubeless. I didn’t go to it yet. But this spring I just might. Thanks sir.

[@tiborskid]

just did a tire change, and this is the video that covers it all so far, good job, 😁👍

[@steppings5645]

Excellent watch again Jim.

[@jordanbillaud9182]

Amazing video. Just managed my first tubeless installation without any issue, thanks for the great guidance !

[@quarryfield]

Absolutely brilliant video, so very well explained. Thank you.

[@michaellarkin6158]

These videos are perfect. A highly competent presenter just talking you through the procedures and pitfalls. Brilliant.

[@michaellarkin6158]

Just used the video to fix my first tubeless tyre. Flawless

[@andylees2940]

Very clear and informative and immensely helpful as I struggle w refreshing my tyre’s tubeless ness.

[@madmax9603]

Simply amazing. You are the best teacher by far in any category I watch. I’m going tubeless soon and now I am not as anxious. I know it’s not easy but at least I see what to do. Thank you.

[@abandco.creative]

The best tubeless install vid I’ve seen! 👏

[@motivationheadphones]

Thank you very much for such a detailed video. I was able to set up my tubeless tires with no problems.

[@peterslater7791]

this was excellently presented and should be The Definitive Guide for setting up tubeless. well done! and, that vice-held wheel jig is genius! i need to make one now. :)

[@timdjoyce]

Absolutely superb 👏😀. I haven’t yet made the switch to tubeless, but this video has convinced me that it is just a matter of following your excellent instructions. Thanks!

[@dlong16491]

Wow, just wow! Thank you so much for this video. I might just have enough courage to give tubeless a try!

[@karlsumner5594]

What a brilliant, well explained video!

[@ucduongtruong5839]

most useful tubeless guide yet. Thank you!

[@gillcrofts162]

Well explained, nice pace. Super educator . Thank you.

[@bobowsinski1704]

I’ve watched a number of videos on tubeless tire installs. Hand down the best I’ve watched. Expecting my new carbon tubeless wheels in a few weeks. This will be my guide.

[@fm7319]

Great video! Much more informative than others. Thank you.

[@GioBen68]

👍🏼very well explained (incl the purpose of each action). Makes me confident to upgrade to Tubeless ! Thank you

[@miguellorenzo8656]

Long video but it's a really good explaintion, the best I ever have seen