Originally Posted by
cranky old dude
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Do you put the sealant into the tire and run with it in there all the time like slime?
Yes, with periodic top-ups about every six months else it dries out and is not there when you need it.
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Can it foul your pump? . . . If not, carrying a tube with me seems a lot easier than carrying a tire repair kit or can of sealant.
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Yes, you spin the valve to the top and 'burp' it [as usual] prior to adding air. Yes, tubes are best for on-the-road repairs. In addition, you need a way to set the bead. . .usually high-volume air pump or CO2. . .tubes are best IF the goo fails to fill the puncture.
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Are they too stiff for my arthritic hands?
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Yes. . .quite!!! I [literally] feel your pain. A small tube of KY is now part of my kit. . .remarkable stuff! Also, breaking a bead that has been 'glued' to the rim can be a problem for our hands. [Also, my tubeless 'kit' also includes a small pile of paper towels to wipe away excess goo prior to putting in a temporary tube.]
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How does one form a seal on a tubeles bicycle tire? . . . Can it be easily done out on the road if I'm running low and loose my seal at the bead for instance?
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No, it's a cast-iron b****. See 'setting the bead' above.
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How difficult is it to replace those small valve stems if one starts to leak?
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Easy. . .they're, of course, separate parts and slip in and out with tight friction. . .see 'arthritis' above.
I gotta' say, I'm
not sold on 'em, but am more at ease every day. IMHO, they're only worth the considerable hassle if they reduce on-the-road flats. My personal doctrine is to fix on-the-road flats with a tube and go back to tubeless at home.