Originally Posted by
trailangel
Maybe they didn't put any sealant in your tires... Have you checked?
Yes, as explained and pictured in the original post.
In one of your pics, you broke the bead on the tire. You need to take the tire off and start over. Why you break the bead?
Also in the original post - I inflated both tires with the bike leaning against something in the garage, but up on its wheels as bikes usually are. When I came back after getting ready to ride, the rear was completely flat and off the rim in places, just as it is now.
It seems to grab the rim again each time I inflate it and seems very solid for a minute or two, but then all the air leaks out from the valve and I don't know how to stop it.
Freshen the sealant up a bit....... (add more sealant)
I will try this. Thank you. I really appreciate the advice. This was unexpected since they seemed to hold air as well as tires with tubes do until today.
Edited to add: just curious; not arguing - the shop said to add more sealant in four or five months. I has been about six weeks. Did I get bad advice, or is this one of those "every setup is different" things?