How To Fit Tubeless Tyres: Top Tips from a Pro Bike Mechanic 

You should also make an instructional video on how to make an instructional video. There is so much bad work out there that it is really refreshing to see such a quality piece of work. I rarely sit through a 30minute + video all the way, but this one was worth it. Thanks!.

Jim is by far the best RU-vid racing mechanic I've seen He's deeply knowledgeable, explains clearly and has a fine sense of humor. I learned so much.

I have been running tubeless on my road bikes for 6 years, but I still learned a lot from this video. Thanks Jim for all the tips. And thanks Dave for introducing Jim to a wider audience

Re: valve cores - I've found methylated spirits are great for cleaning latex sealants spills, residue and clogged valve cores. Haven't had to replace a valve core yet, but I've pulled them out, cleaned them with metho and put them back in

You go for your future. I will stick with the solutions which allow me to fix a pinch in 5-10 min alone on the side of the road on a dark rainy day.

This made me realize that I really seemed to have cut some corners when I did this to my bike. Your instructions were way more detailed than other videos I'd seen

This man has a Ph.D. in bikes. Such a thorough and eloquent explanation. One of the absolute best tutorials I have seen. Thanks from Washington DC.

The best tutorial on tubeless I came across recently. I stil feel that tubeless has its challenges and do hope industry will come up with some better "fitting" between rim and tyre as ultimately this is the main issue.

It took until the end of the video for me to understand how tubeless tires work. The sealant stays liquid inside the tire "forever," and if the tire is punctured, that sealant plugs the puncture. What a great invention!

Brilliant video again, you are the first person to mention double wrapping the tubeless tape, makes sense now.

This was a well done vid. I have a great hack, (no bodge) that I've learned that I thought I'd share. We all know the valve stem area is typically where a lot of leaks exists. We've all seen people use pliers to try to tighten the stem nut. Cut a very small piece of lightweight inner tube, small, small enough to stay only in the rim bed. It can't extend up onto the rim shoulder or touch the hook or non hooked part of the rim. Install the little piece of inner tube between the rim tape and whatever other valve stem seal you are using. Immediate fix. Not a single molecule of O2 escapaing. Thanks for the good video!

THIS was the best video about Tubeless Setup I‘ve ever seen!

The gold standard among tubeless tyre tutorials!

That‘s absolutely perfect. Thank you!

You've got a gift for teaching. Great video!

Wish he was mounting a GP5000 tire. Those things are brutally tight.

Superb clear instructions that have convinced me to stick with clinchers and that tubeless is a massive scam ball ache with no meaningful advantages over what came before for the average cyclist.

Exactly what I needed, informative, clear and into detail!

the best video on dealing with tubeless tyres

Good way to find the middle of the valve hole to put pick through is to shine a light or cell phone light through the bottom of the hole.

What a great detailed video. Definitely made a rider new to tubeless tires a lot wiser. Thank you!

This was an excellent video at an appropriate speed for someone who is learning the skills.

This is so pleasant to listent to. Calm and educational. No hysterical editing or some dude screaming "Hello and welcome to my channel!" Lovely!

Best video on this topic. Wish I’d seen it before I made a mess of installing the tyre on my road bike.

Very interesting, I’ve been a mechanic at some level all my life, but I still felt I learned something from watching this especially the bench vise jig. My very next job in the workshop is to make one.

Best how-to on tubeless and trust me I've watched a number of videos from the top channels. Thank you.

I’ve seen quite a few of these set up videos, this is much more practical and detailed, thanks.

Thank you! This is the definitive video about Tubeless installation. No need to search for another one, as Jim said everything that can be said on the matter

Thank you for this video. Just finished my first tubeless setup and it went very well.

For such a thorough video I'm surprised you skipped over the installation of the valve stem nut.

Excellent video, Jim!

Simply amazing. You are the best teacher by far in any category I watch. I’m going tubeless soon and now I am not as anxious. I know it’s not easy but at least I see what to do. Thank you.

Thanks for a really informative guide. Appreciate you taking time out to make it.

I like the blue minimalist artwork on the wall

Hey man just wanted to say awesome Job..as someone who’s looking for tips on different things I find your work very detailed, informative and helpful. So Thanks again and keep them coming

The best instructional video's on bike maintenance by far, thank you so much, this is exactly what we need.

This is by far the most informative video on this topic. Well-structured and well-explained!

What an excellent video. Comprehensive, informative and well explained. I’m a newbie to tubeless and that was just the ticket.

The best in-depth how-to for tubeless I've ever watched. A job well done!

These videos are perfect. A highly competent presenter just talking you through the procedures and pitfalls. Brilliant.

An excellent instruction video, i've watched many videos on tubeless installation and they seem to miss some of the really important tips!! Clear and precise, Thank you. Hopefully life will be easier for me now setting up tubeless tyres!!

Excellent step by step instructions to do a tire install correctly. Clear, thoughtful and detailed. Thanks!

He explains the process and issues really well and clearly. I wish I saw this sooner, but it's never too late to learn the correct way of doing things.

I installed tubeless on my gravel bike yesterday and watched a fair few videos as a result. This was the best by far. Clear, concise and really good tips. Thank you.

This is the best video I've seen by a country mile!! Excellent!!

I remember the days when putting a tyre on my bike only took Mr 5 minutes... this is stupid man ... bring back the good old days when things were easier....

Without a doubt the best cycle maintenance videos out there Jim! Please keep them coming. Your delivery is perfect! One question. What size compressor are you using and do you have any recommendations? Quieter the better!

Excellent video, covered lots of typical pitfalls and best practices

Great video, just moved to tubeless on gravel bike and had same as shown. One tyre seated straight away, second one took a bit longer. Best video so far, just take your time and be patient as not always successful first go. Cheers, Vic.

I found this video when I hit a pothole the wrong way and had to clean out and replace the sealant in a wheel for the first time. By far the most detailed explanation of the process and materials I could find. Well done!

Brilliantly explained with all details needed and helpful tips. Learned a lot from this demonstration. Thanks Jim

Just switch to tubeless on my gravel bike and this video was such a big help. Clear instructions from start to end with on hands video. THANKS!!!!

I have seen many videos about setting up tubless. But this is the best one by far! 👍

Brilliant. Thank you. I followed your advice, watched this a few times. I've just st my WTB i25 wheels, with Schwalbe G one bite, 47mm. Bought an air chamber, valves, tape and sealant, and did both wheels in half an hour. Your basketball method and shaking method, worked a treat. I was nervous, as I've not done it before, but you Jim, are a master, and your tips and advice were spot on. Thank you once more. Andy 🤜🤛

This is, by far, the best tubeless installation video I’ve found. I recently purchased a new road bike with a tubeless system, which is driving me nuts with slow leaks in the front and a rear wheel that won’t hold more than 30-40 psi. I’ve retapped and installed both twice since I’ve purchased the bike and still have problems with the rear tire holding more than 30-40 psi. I’ve only taped the wheel with one layer, two with the overlap at the stem area. I’ll try retaking with an additional layer next time.

What a really comprehensive tubeless topic video, loved it, really help, big big thank you Jim!

Beautiful instructional video…one of the best I’ve seen. Very thorough AND entertaining. Well done!

I've been using tubeless for about 2 years now. I had a very stubborn new tyre that just wouldn't seat against the rim properly, constantly not being aligned to the curve of the rim. This detailed and thoughtful video gave me the tips and techniques I needed. Thanks Jim your maintenance videos are now my first port of call for knowledgeable and well delivered maintenance advice. And David's bike reviews aren't bad either. LOL. And always great to hear his comparisons against the TCR.

This is the best explanation of the process of tubeless installation that I have seen.

By far the most educational video on how to fit tubeless. Thank you !

I’ve watched a number of videos on tubeless tire installs. Hand down the best I’ve watched. Expecting my new carbon tubeless wheels in a few weeks. This will be my guide.

Amazing video. Just managed my first tubeless installation without any issue, thanks for the great guidance !

Thank you Jim. Excellent "how to" on tubeless tyre prep. 5 STARS !

Best video I’ve seen explaining tubeless install. Thank you.

Well explained video. I feel a lot more confident in adding sealant to my tubeless set up thanks to Jim "the Bike Guy!"

Best presentation for tubeless, You never know everything about tubeless!

thank you Jim. excellent, very helpful, and well-articulated. the best and most thorough that I've seen on this topic.

Excellent , thorough and clear demonstration 👍

Thank you for a great video! a few tips/notes: your local drugstore/pharmacy will give you for free a couple of plastic syringes with the same diameter as the valve - just place the tip of the syringe over the valve and slowly press - 98% will easily go in the tire and a couple of spilled drops is no big deal. Once the tire bead has been set once, instead of injecting through the valve, one can break the bead in one small place and inspect how much sealant is still in the tire and add more if necessary. If the bead has already been set once it usually re-inflates without any problem with a floor pump. A lot of complaints about the complexity of this vs. a tube but... mountain biking in Colorado I haven't had a flat since 2013 (11 years ago) so... it's worth it. In general, make sure both the rim and tire are "tubeless compatible" or "tubeless ready" for best outcome although you will find heaps of people that have made tubeless work with non-compatible bits in one way or another. Some people carry a tube to insert if the system fails (removing the tubeless valve), if you have a larger puncture/cut and lose all your sealant some people carry a little 2oz bottle of sealant to replenish after repairing with a plug (bacon strip) and/or boot ($100 bill works well).

This guy's great! So clear and authoritative. My new default for all things bike online. Cheers!

These are a great series of videos.

Excellent introduction to the world of tubeless cycling. Passion while working, very nice presentation 👌!

Thanks for the video) Definitely one of the best vids on youtube! Had problems with Tesa not stiking to the rim at first 20cm making bubbles, but then worked around.

Outstanding instructional video. Excellent, thanks, Jim.

A perfect explanation. Thank you for being so clear and precise 👍

Amazing details covered and time taken to share valuable knowledge and acts as a a bible for me to come back now and then to refresh for future tubeless installs. Awesome and thanks Jim!

Very thorough run through of tubeless set up. Great video.

One of the best videos, I’ve watched.

I saw my local mechanic set up my tubeless tire. He did it in 5 minutes (mind-blowing, I know) He did everything in this video, but with the tubeless tape, he light up a lighter so that the bond is secure. His explanation was, if you don’t ensure a flush and secure termination of the tape - it will lead to the tubeless system failing when the tape starts lifting and the air in the tyre undoing the tape from the inside.

Thank you. My new road bike has rims ready for tubeless. I didn’t go to it yet. But this spring I just might. Thanks sir.

Very clear and informative and immensely helpful as I struggle w refreshing my tyre’s tubeless ness.

Thanks for the vid. Makes me want to keep to inners

Thank you very much for such a detailed video. I was able to set up my tubeless tires with no problems.

@jimthebikeguy thanks for this comprehensive vid. I just completed my first tubeless set-up. Piece of cake. Loved the waggle dance bit

I run tubeless on all my bikes and this is a great video.. very well presented.

Thank you!! You’re fantastic at explaining everything about tubeless tires. Now I understand! Cheers, mate!

This is a great video! Very clear and thorough! Well done and thank you!

Absolutely superb 👏😀. I haven’t yet made the switch to tubeless, but this video has convinced me that it is just a matter of following your excellent instructions. Thanks!

just did a tire change, and this is the video that covers it all so far, good job, 😁👍

Iv learned so much from this guys in just a couple of days.. thanks you.. love his videos.. very through and great teacher

Good video!! Glad to say I do all that and it works, 9 times out of 10. Occasionally, a wheel/tyre combo will be awkward.... And that Schwalbe Easy fit tyre mounting fluid works.

most useful tubeless guide yet. Thank you!

This video is awesome! Good advice and demonstration for cyclists who wanna diy your tubeless tyres. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Excellent demonstration, thank you

Wow, just wow! Thank you so much for this video. I might just have enough courage to give tubeless a try!

Thanks very much for this tip! I enjoyed watching it and learning at the same time.

Long video but it's a really good explaintion, the best I ever have seen

The best tubeless install vid I’ve seen! 👏

Thanks a lot. The best Tubeless learning video i have seen by fare, and i have seen meny.

Thank you for another excellent presentation!