How to convert your bike to tubeless.

With a tubeless setup, you'll have fewer flat tyres, lower tyre pressure, and better traction. The conversion is easier than many people think – here's how:

1. What you need

Tubeless-ready rims (TLR / UST)
Tubeless tyres
Tubeless rim tape
Tubeless valves
- Our mountain bikes are delivered tubeless-ready – that means with rim tape and tubeless tyres already fitted. Tubeless valves are included in addition to the pre-installed inner tube
Sealant
Tyre lever (preferably plastic)
Pump (Optimal: compressor or booster pump)

2. Preparing the rims if they aren't tubeless-ready:

Remove old tyres and inner tubes.
Clean the rim – it must be dry and free of grease.
Apply the tubeless rim tape tightly:
- Slightly stretched
- 1 – 2 cm overlap at the end
Use a sharp object to make a small hole in the valve opening.

3. Installing the valve

Insert the tubeless valve into the hole.
Tighten it by using the knurled nut.
It has to be rock-solid – no wobbling.

4. Fitting the tyre

Press one tyre bead all the way onto the rim.
Before you completely close the second bead:
- Pour in the sealant (amount as specified by the manufacturer, usually 60–120 ml).
  Alternatively: Unscrew the valve core and pour it in through the valve later.
Seat the second bead. To do this, press the tyre all the way into the rim base where the rim is deepest – this makes mounting it a little easier.

5. Inflating tyres

To ensure that the tyre seals against the rim, a strong burst of air is often needed:
- Compressor or tubeless booster → ideal
- Floor pump → works too, just takes a little patience
Make sure that both beads make an audible “pop” as they snap into place in the rim.