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Joined: Sep 2019
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: 1981 Holdsworth Special, 1993 C-dale MT3000 & 1996 F700CAD3, 2018 & 2019 Cervelo R3’s & 2022 R5, JustGo Runt, Ridley Oval, Kickr Bike 8-)
I used to run Continental GP5000 TL & Stans Sealant. Without a significant flat causing leakage, I'd get 3 months until 50% of my 40ml fill was gone.
Any flat will consume sealant shortening the time frame between sealant top off.
When Continental went to GP5000 S TR they lightened the tire by removing one of the sealing layers in inside the tire.
I could not longer get the tire to seal at all with Stan's Sealant. Tires would go soft overnight.
I switched to Orange Seal Standard and tires would retain air much better. However I'd get to 50% sealant level in only 6 weeks.
I'm now servicing my sealant level monthly on two bikes. It takes less than 15mins total to top off them both.
I would rather spend the 15min/month servicing tubeless in the comfort of my home than fix random flats beside the road.
Your tires, sealant and weather will result in a different time frame for servicing.
Hope this helps
Barry