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Tubeless tire slow leak (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by perishthethought@lemm.ee to c/bikewrench@lemmy.world

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Hello Wrenchers, I took the plunge to tubeless this week on my 2022 Cannondale Topstone gravel bike. Getting the tires on wasn't too hard (just messy). I used parts from my local bike store, including 2 new WTB Riddler "TCS" tires, a new valve for each tire, and about 3 ounces of Stans sealent in each tire.

But now that they're on, they're both very slowly leaking. I did the soapy water test and I can see about 5 spots on the front tire and 2 on the back tire where bubbles appear (not at the valve).

Any tips for fixing this?

Thanks!

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[–] Opinionhaver@feddit.uk 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It should get better once you've rode for a while and the sealant has had time to do its thing but my experience with tubeless is that you need to add more air once a month or so.

[–] Thecornershop@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yep, needs a good 30min shakedown ride. Than maybe even a sealant top up. Some tyres are really thirsty on the initial sealant drink

[–] perishthethought@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

Thanks. I sprained my ankle a bit ago and it's going to be a few more days before I ride again, but I'll see if that does the trick