While cyclists can endlessly debate the merits of a tubeless setup, all can agree on one thing: It requires maintenance. To help navigate (and minimize) the hassles ahead, this edition of Tech Tuesday covers the upkeep and setup essentials for tubeless bicycle tire systems.
Park Tool’s Truman Purdy begins with the big picture — why do tubeless bike tires even need sealant? — to frame the advice on how you can best utilize sealants to address small punctures and prevent air leakage.
The tips range from the basics of coating the tire system and the various methods of refreshing your sealant (as well as the tools needed), to seating your tubeless tire effectively. Seasoned riders can key in on the tricks Purdy outlines for removing old sealant — and its benefits.
This article is sponsored by Park Tool.