As a last resort, put tubes in and leave inflated over night before trying again. Also make sure the bead is lubricated with a wipe of sealant. It will help it to seat.Bike: Giant Anthem X 29er 0
Rims: P-XC2
Tires: Hans Dampf 2.35 tubeless 29
So I ran mudmav's method for my newly purchased Hans Dampf set of tubeless tires and just can't seem to get them to fill up with air. Followed directions to a tee and have had no problems in the past installing tubeless but for some reason I just can't get these to hold air on the test run before putting in the Stans.
Have the Bontrager rim strip in perfect n all... Wondering if these tires are just not compatible with theses rims?
I was so happy to come across this thread but bummed they're not working
Hope this thread didn't die
Edit: Nevermind got it.... for some reason it only worked with the stock rim tape still in... then the bontrager rim strip over the top??? Oh well its good to go
I used Gorilla tape and some Joes No flats rim strips. This worked great, relliability was most important for me than weight. I used 2 scoops of True Blue puncture goo. On the front I have the Giant Pxc2 rim, with this I used a Tubless crossmark. This thing has never ever lost air, even after doing the setup and leaving without riding for 2 weeks it kept its full 40psi. On the rear is a cheap wtb rim I used a regular crossmark, this initially lost air but has not been a problem when riding. Im now running 23- 25psi and I weigh 103kg , it has not burped at this pressure although it is about 6 months or so since the initial setup. at this lower presssure it is a bit squirmy but I get used to it and prefer the comfort of lower pressure.Any one had any luck converting the giant p-xc2 29er wheels to tubeless?I had a try with filament tape, inflated easy enough but after a few minutes started to leak through spoke holes.Is there a kit or strips available that fit properly?
I would recommend using Gorilla Tape as well. Used it on a few ghetto tubeless set ups over the years with no issues, it always has sealed up the rim first shot for me. Including Giant P XC 2's with no rim strip. Also you can buy it in a 2" width which is pretty perfect for most rims.I used Gorilla tape and some Joes No flats rim strips. This worked great, relliability was most important for me than weight. I used 2 scoops of True Blue puncture goo. On the front I have the Giant Pxc2 rim, with this I used a Tubless crossmark. This thing has never ever lost air, even after doing the setup and leaving without riding for 2 weeks it kept its full 40psi. On the rear is a cheap wtb rim I used a regular crossmark, this initially lost air but has not been a problem when riding. Im now running 23- 25psi and I weigh 103kg , it has not burped at this pressure although it is about 6 months or so since the initial setup. at this lower presssure it is a bit squirmy but I get used to it and prefer the comfort of lower pressure.
In summary.
- Joes xc rim strips (but all mountain would be better) 26 or 29 inch size they both fit a 29er rim
- Gorila tape
- Valves cut out of old tubes
- 2 scoops of true blue puncture goo only $17 a bottle at LBS
- tubeless crossmark for bulletproof setup
- regular non ust Crossmark working well too
For P XC 2 I would highly recomend rim strips , if you can find the cheap Joes No flats ones it may be less hassle that cutting up a tube ghetto style
But I reckon if you had something like a Tubless Crossmark you could get away with no rim strips on a P xc 2 but for the sake of 60grams probably a rim strip is a sensible addition. ( you could even run less sealant if weight was a concern)