Originally Posted by
BTinNYC
How critical is a blast pump or tank for installing tubeless tires?
I was "tubeless ready" until reading I need to spend another $70 - $120 to inflate tubeless tires. I have an air compressor a couple hours drive from home, so I guess could mount them one weekend.
Any suggestions?
P.S. I can't explain why this expenditure is sticking in my craw.
You seem to know what's involved in mounting tubeless tires, so what kind of "suggestions" are you after?
In a pinch, tubeless tires can often be mounted with a CO2 cartridge -- but not always, and it gets expensive.
If you don't own a compressor, and don't have any other use for one, than I suggest a booster pump -- it'll cost $, but at least you'll get a nice pump out of it.
This one gets top ratings, and I can attest that it works reliably.