The QUICK question thread.....

[pink poodle]

Just got back from Kmart and Bunnings, let's see how this goes!

That Kmart tyre isn't going to be any good dude.

 

[HamboCairns]

That Kmart tyre isn't going to be any good dude.

Haha damn, I wanted to go mullet with a steel 24" wheel.

 

[HamboCairns]

Does anyone own a separate pump cannister like an Airshot?

I'm thinking it's worth investing in one to reseat tyres quickly. Specialized seems to not sell their in Australia anymore so it's between the Airshot and the Giant Control Tank. Any others I'm missing?

Airshot Tyre Inflator

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Control Tank Tubeless Inflator | Giant Bicycles Australia

Seating tubeless tyres correctly requires an instant high volume shot of air. Control Tank is pumped up using a conventional track pump (with a pressure release...

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[Litenbror]

Does anyone own a separate pump cannister like an Airshot?

I'm thinking it's worth investing in one to reseat tyres quickly. Specialized seems to not sell their in Australia anymore so it's between the Airshot and the Giant Control Tank. Any others I'm missing?

Airshot Tyre Inflator

Buy Airshot Tyre Inflator Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

Control Tank Tubeless Inflator | Giant Bicycles Australia

Seating tubeless tyres correctly requires an instant high volume shot of air. Control Tank is pumped up using a conventional track pump (with a pressure release...

www.giant-bicycles.com

Jesus for that price just buy a compressor.

Sydney Tools

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[rangersac]

Had one of these for years, and it has never failed to seat a tubeless tyre. I'm sure COVID prices have struck though, I remember it cost more like $80 back in the day. I don't believe the pressure gauge on it, but aside from that I've had my money's worth.

 

[Litenbror]

Had one of these for years, and it has never failed to seat a tubeless tyre. I'm sure COVID prices have struck though, I remember it cost more like $80 back in the day. I don't believe the pressure gauge on it, but aside from that I've had my money's worth.

Second one of these, I have the same thing just from CRC. Had trouble seating some tyres on rims with dings etc but if you remove the valve core and use soapy water they seat. That being said get a compressor almost the same price and better in every way.

 

[droenn]

I've got an Airshot - its pretty good at its job. Expensive for what it is though, but then so are tyres.

 

[HamboCairns]

Had one of these for years, and it has never failed to seat a tubeless tyre. I'm sure COVID prices have struck though, I remember it cost more like $80 back in the day. I don't believe the pressure gauge on it, but aside from that I've had my money's worth.

Cycling Deal are getting a lot of my money at the moment!

 

[Fred Nurk]

There's a cheaper brand around that makes one of those airshot things that looks almost the same as the Specialized for a reasonable price, I can't remember the brand though. @moorey has one I think.

 

[HamboCairns]

There's a cheaper brand around that makes one of those airshot things that looks almost the same as the Specialized for a reasonable price, I can't remember the brand though. @moorey has one I think.

Don't you have a Specialized one? They're not listed on the Specialized website any more..

 

[moorey]

There's a cheaper brand around that makes one of those airshot things that looks almost the same as the Specialized for a reasonable price, I can't remember the brand though. @moorey has one I think.

Yeah, got 2, one is an exact knock off re-branded. Something like $90 v $140. I'm not in the shed right now to check. Not as good as a compressor, but gets most tyres to inflate. Tricky DH tyres need a strap around them usually though.

 

[dirtdad]

Fire extinguishers are cheap... Add a schrader valve and hey presta!

Just don't squirt compressed air at a fire!

 

[moorey]

Yeah, got 2, one is an exact knock off re-branded. Something like $90 v $140. I'm not in the shed right now to check. Not as good as a compressor, but gets most tyres to inflate. Tricky DH tyres need a strap around them usually though.

This is the expensive version:
https://www.pushys.com.au/azur-air-...mT3Masi8vUuhOIJX0bRoCPz0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
The other is identical, but labeled 'AirTank" by Giyo.

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[moorey]

Tried the hose to car tyre trick?

 

[leitch]

Fire extinguishers are cheap... Add a schrader valve and hey presta!

Hadn't seen the fire extinguisher versions before, that's awesome. Might have to make one.

My current tubeless seating technique is "pump really f*cking fast" on the track pump. Hasn't failed me yet but I just about passed out from exhaustion getting a 29x2.5 Assegai to inflate the other week

 

[fjohn860]

Does anyone own a separate pump cannister like an Airshot?

I'm thinking it's worth investing in one to reseat tyres quickly. Specialized seems to not sell their in Australia anymore so it's between the Airshot and the Giant Control Tank. Any others I'm missing?

Airshot Tyre Inflator

Buy Airshot Tyre Inflator Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

Control Tank Tubeless Inflator | Giant Bicycles Australia

Seating tubeless tyres correctly requires an instant high volume shot of air. Control Tank is pumped up using a conventional track pump (with a pressure release...

www.giant-bicycles.com

Cycling Deal are getting a lot of my money at the moment!

Then just do this....

Works every time.

 

[moorey]

Hadn't seen the fire extinguisher versions before, that's awesome. Might have to make one.

My current tubeless seating technique is "pump really f*cking fast" on the track pump. Hasn't failed me yet but I just about passed out from exhaustion getting a 29x2.5 Assegai to inflate the other week

I've had non TR maxxis minion wire bead DH casing tyres that not even shops have been able to get to bead for me when stuck at a race away from my tools. Everything else, the airtank has worked a treat for.

 

[dirtdad]

Might have to make one.

You just need to find one that has a screw in pressure gauge. Usually these are the same threading as the threaded metal schrader valves.
Then you'll likely need to drill out a slightly smaller hole from the gauge into the tank side of the head. Just don't drill through to the outlet side of the head or you've fuct it (ask me how I know). Alternatively, find an air/water extinguisher. These already have a valve. No need to fart around with drills.

 

[HamboCairns]

I think I'll go with the 'Air Tank' one, I can take with me on weekends so I can get going again if I need to fix anything!

I should take a photo of all the extra shit I've bought in addition to the bike purchase!

 

[HamboCairns]

Is there an advantage to having centrelock rotors? They look more practical but don't you need a big ass tool to remove them?