Tubeless can be a pain to to do at home, but at least the pain is not felt on the side of a hot sunny trail constantly fixing flats from all that Colorado cactus. Carry a tubeless plug kit and a spare tube just in case and you'll never have to walk home.
I'm enjoying the journey man, pretty cool that you aren't trying to act like you have this whole thing figured out. I'm headed to Erie Singletrack park tonight because of your video.
Using a syringe or small bottle and removing the valve core makes less mess in case it won’t seat. Also I always seat it first before adding sealant in case of seating issues.
Stout tires and a good tire-rim combo is important. If struggling, install tire with a tube... unseat one side of tire, chuck in some sealant and you only have one side of the tire to pop in 👌 Tubeless is the only way to go for true mountain biking 🤘
I got lucky the first time I did this, but it's worth the trouble to avoid trouble on the trail. Also, remembering to check your tire pressure before you head out on the trail is a great idea!
It looks amazing 💯 just a tip with tubeless tires is always cheek tire pressure before riding and remember what psi it had before you started a ride. Because you don’t want to damage your rims
I finally converted to tubeless. It only took me about 20 minutes. Tomorrow I'm headed out on a ride to try it out. I'm trying to pick a tire pressure. My friend at the bike shop said to start at 20psi. That sounds so much better than the 28psi I've been running with tubes.
Well done! I assumed that you traded the 7 in when you got the 9, it's worth a little more now that it's tubeless if you go to sell it I suppose. If you'll take a suggestion from me about the channel, when you name videos, use names like "how to convert tube tires to tubeless" or something like that, which makes the video searchable on the www. Let the Google machine drive people to your videos! This one is a keeper for reference for folks who've never done it. You've come a long way Matty!
Awesome! I wish I had an expert to turn to! Instead I’ve had to remount several times, had a tire burp out sealant on me and now have a couple of wobbly tires - but with a good bead. It’s weird, but from what I understand Maxxis tires often have a QC problem where the bead stretches inconsistently. It’s for this reason that I’m about to replace my current Maxxis tires - though I should probably have my rims trued just in case.
Congrats Matty. Finally getting your hands dirty 😁. I remember the time i converted mine to tubeless, took me 4 hrs on both tires. Had problems taping the rim up coz mine wasnt pretaped for tubeless.
@@YevgenyLazer I understand what you are saying😁 but they do not look kool, maybe for an older person or a teenager they are needed but not for a serious rider that wants to be taken serious😬😎
@@malditomalo619 as someone fairly new to mtb, I see no difference on "being serious/cool" with or without reflectors. I mean, I dont even notice them with other riders. But I do understand the culture. Its equivalent to wearing helmets in skateboarding street.
@@YevgenyLazer I'm with you on the safety aspects. I don't drive for environmental reasons so I ride from home to the trails and keep my reflectors on for road riding, and on some multi day trips have done 120ks (75 miles) of road on my MTB just to reach a trailhead - I'm not taking any chances in the damp early morning darkness on the windy narrow country roads where I live. I usually pop them off when on the trails though, mainly because people give me a hard time about having them on lol
@@louishansen2370 I’ve been riding an old, rigid, rattle-y, Fuji Thrill on red trails and taking every available hard section for a couple years now and I’ve only gotten wise-mouthed by one person: “you might wanna turn around dude.” I feel bad if you’re catching hell for having reflectors on. 😂
Just stumbled into your channel and I love the vibes, earned my sub! I myself am currently looking at a 2022 Trek Roscoe 7 for my first serious mtb rig.
Thank to your friend you got a compressor to inflate the tires. The first time I did this, I used a regular floor pump to put air, and after a real pain I was able to inflate only the front tire, and I end it up so so tired. Never again with a floor pump! I got a compressor and problem solved.
Trust me when I say that you should check regularly your sealant if going tubeless since if the tire goes for prolong amounts of time at a standstill or don't changing it about every 5 months or so, the bead on tire will be harder to take off from the wheel than if it were to have epoxy added onto it. When I bought my bike last year from a local seller, he hadn't done the checkups needed (bike wasn't used for about a year) that by the time that I wanted to switch out the tires, it took me about 3 weeks for the tire bead to finally get free of the wheel since I was searching for ways to undo it without damage to the wheel. Other than having a handy vice available, its all arm and leg amount of work with a good ol plastic tire lever. But nice going tubeless, you'll def notice the difference coming from tube-in.
I thought the 7 was tubeless OOB (as opposed to 'Tubeless Ready')? Dry weight #s I have presently (UK spec) are quoted as including tubeless sealant...
Way to go, Matty. 👍 How is the ride feel now? A couple of years ago I decided to try tubeless since so many youtubers advertized it and I had TLR rims. Since then I ride tubeless only. I usually take with me a Muc off first aid kit for tubeless. And on longer rides on rough terrain I still put a spare tube in my backpack, just in case 😁.
Where I am at you just don't ride unless you are tubeless. This place is goathead heaven and you will burn through time patching and replacing tubes, even on roadies. So if you do any miles at all tubeless is a necessity for at least that one reason...the other benefits aren't bad either.
The amount of experience you have with tires tells me you don't get very many flats, why go tubeless? I would have upgraded something else.. I'm about to upgrade my folding frame. I hate my frame. I forgot how much until I had to take my back tire off to replace 7 spokes and then true the wheel. Putting the tire back on was worse then truing the wheel and replacing spokes. I almost threw my $2500 bike out with the trash just now.
Tubeless can be a pain to to do at home, but at least the pain is not felt on the side of a hot sunny trail constantly fixing flats from all that Colorado cactus. Carry a tubeless plug kit and a spare tube just in case and you'll never have to walk home.
Good job. First time I did tubeless I had more sealant outside the tire than inside. 👍
Haha that would’ve been me too if I didn’t have help!
Good friends that care makes life cool .
Thanks again for another great video.
Mark from Maryland
Nothing like learning to wrench!! Keep it coming!!!
Glad you had a calm, relaxed teacher. Great video!
Sweet to have a bud to show you how 2s,
I'm enjoying the journey man, pretty cool that you aren't trying to act like you have this whole thing figured out. I'm headed to Erie Singletrack park tonight because of your video.
Thank you I really appreciate it! Nice day for the Singletrack 🤙🏾
Using a syringe or small bottle and removing the valve core makes less mess in case it won’t seat. Also I always seat it first before adding sealant in case of seating issues.
Stout tires and a good tire-rim combo is important.
If struggling, install tire with a tube... unseat one side of tire, chuck in some sealant and you only have one side of the tire to pop in 👌
Tubeless is the only way to go for true mountain biking 🤘
What a great friend and great teaching!
You’re going to love tubeless! Great upgrade!
I got lucky the first time I did this, but it's worth the trouble to avoid trouble on the trail. Also, remembering to check your tire pressure before you head out on the trail is a great idea!
It looks amazing 💯 just a tip with tubeless tires is always cheek tire pressure before riding and remember what psi it had before you started a ride. Because you don’t want to damage your rims
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I finally converted to tubeless. It only took me about 20 minutes. Tomorrow I'm headed out on a ride to try it out. I'm trying to pick a tire pressure. My friend at the bike shop said to start at 20psi. That sounds so much better than the 28psi I've been running with tubes.
that's how its done
Well done! I assumed that you traded the 7 in when you got the 9, it's worth a little more now that it's tubeless if you go to sell it I suppose. If you'll take a suggestion from me about the channel, when you name videos, use names like "how to convert tube tires to tubeless" or something like that, which makes the video searchable on the www. Let the Google machine drive people to your videos! This one is a keeper for reference for folks who've never done it. You've come a long way Matty!
Think about all the money you just saved yourself! Skills definitely pay the bills! Great vlog and tutorial! 🤙🏼
Congrats you are a tubeless installer now first class or many more to come great video
Awesome! I wish I had an expert to turn to! Instead I’ve had to remount several times, had a tire burp out sealant on me and now have a couple of wobbly tires - but with a good bead. It’s weird, but from what I understand Maxxis tires often have a QC problem where the bead stretches inconsistently. It’s for this reason that I’m about to replace my current Maxxis tires - though I should probably have my rims trued just in case.
That new roscoe 7 color is sick!
Nicely done. Congratulations.
Congrats Matty. Finally getting your hands dirty 😁. I remember the time i converted mine to tubeless, took me 4 hrs on both tires. Had problems taping the rim up coz mine wasnt pretaped for tubeless.
This is awesome. I’m getting the roscoe 7 2022. I can’t wait to do this.
Thanks! I think the 2022 Roscoe is setup Tubeless already. Mine is a 2021 Roscoe
Nice!! I’ll be doing that soon too. Going to be putting a dropper post on my rockhopper elite. It needs it!
wow that's the best decision that you have made aside from removing all of the reflectors from your bike.
🤣
@@YevgenyLazer I understand what you are saying😁 but they do not look kool, maybe for an older person or a teenager they are needed but not for a serious rider that wants to be taken serious😬😎
@@malditomalo619 as someone fairly new to mtb, I see no difference on "being serious/cool" with or without reflectors. I mean, I dont even notice them with other riders. But I do understand the culture. Its equivalent to wearing helmets in skateboarding street.
@@YevgenyLazer I'm with you on the safety aspects. I don't drive for environmental reasons so I ride from home to the trails and keep my reflectors on for road riding, and on some multi day trips have done 120ks (75 miles) of road on my MTB just to reach a trailhead - I'm not taking any chances in the damp early morning darkness on the windy narrow country roads where I live.
I usually pop them off when on the trails though, mainly because people give me a hard time about having them on lol
@@louishansen2370 I’ve been riding an old, rigid, rattle-y, Fuji Thrill on red trails and taking every available hard section for a couple years now and I’ve only gotten wise-mouthed by one person: “you might wanna turn around dude.”
I feel bad if you’re catching hell for having reflectors on. 😂
Just stumbled into your channel and I love the vibes, earned my sub! I myself am currently looking at a 2022 Trek Roscoe 7 for my first serious mtb rig.
Thank you! That’s definitely a great choice for your first serious bike!
Thank to your friend you got a compressor to inflate the tires. The first time I did this, I used a regular floor pump to put air, and after a real pain I was able to inflate only the front tire, and I end it up so so tired. Never again with a floor pump! I got a compressor and problem solved.
Nice man! Gonna be doing this to my Marlin 7 in a few weeks - just trying to decide on tires first
Nice! I have Maxxis DHF 2.5 and Maxxis aggressor 2.3 on the rear just for reference
Trust me when I say that you should check regularly your sealant if going tubeless since if the tire goes for prolong amounts of time at a standstill or don't changing it about every 5 months or so, the bead on tire will be harder to take off from the wheel than if it were to have epoxy added onto it. When I bought my bike last year from a local seller, he hadn't done the checkups needed (bike wasn't used for about a year) that by the time that I wanted to switch out the tires, it took me about 3 weeks for the tire bead to finally get free of the wheel since I was searching for ways to undo it without damage to the wheel. Other than having a handy vice available, its all arm and leg amount of work with a good ol plastic tire lever. But nice going tubeless, you'll def notice the difference coming from tube-in.
“Smells like Gin…” 🤣👍
See? I knew subscribing was a good idea.
Haha 😂
I put the same valves on my Trek Marlin 7 when I made it tubeless, and just out raceface chester pedals on
Did you use the stock wheels? I wanna do my Marlin 6 tubeless but wondering if it’ll seal
@@MattyActive no I had to change the tires to XR2 Team Issue, but the rims that came with it were tubeless ready.
Enjoying the content
Another great video👌👌
Would like to upgrade to a bigger disc rear on my roscoe 7.
Any tips???
I wouldn’t right away. I think 180 is plenty
If you’ve got a rotor on the wheel, it will have a rotation marking on it. Just match your tyre to that.
Perfect
Liked the smells like gin part
I thought the 7 was tubeless OOB (as opposed to 'Tubeless Ready')? Dry weight #s I have presently (UK spec) are quoted as including tubeless sealant...
Way to go, Matty. 👍 How is the ride feel now?
A couple of years ago I decided to try tubeless since so many youtubers advertized it and I had TLR rims. Since then I ride tubeless only. I usually take with me a Muc off first aid kit for tubeless. And on longer rides on rough terrain I still put a spare tube in my backpack, just in case 😁.
It rides a lot more smooth now for sure!
Bro, hate to spoil your day. But that tire is on backwards 😂
What air pump was that? It was sweet!
I am wondering the same thing.
Can i ask, why do you have a Roscoe 7 and roscoe 9? Do Both bikes suit different needs?
I got the Roscoe 7 about a year ago because I didn’t know about the new Roscoes coming out. My Roscoe 7 is the 2021 27.5 version
Where I am at you just don't ride unless you are tubeless. This place is goathead heaven and you will burn through time patching and replacing tubes, even on roadies. So if you do any miles at all tubeless is a necessity for at least that one reason...the other benefits aren't bad either.
Maxxis tire name always on the drive side
hi my friend, i will buy Trek roscoe 7, do you have any suggestions for me.
If you’re a beginner i highly recommend the trek Roscoe 7
@@MattyActive yes i am just getting started. thank you 👍🙏
Any more R9 vids coming? ;)
Yep!
@@MattyActive Niiice!
Wait what year your bike should be more then 100mm fork in front should be like 140mm
2021 version. It’s the previous generation
What type of air pump or compressor is that?
I’m not sure, I’ll have to ask my buddy. It’s his pump
Did you find out what kind of pump that was?
Hey Matty what trek would you recommend for my girlfriend as entry level mtb, i am thinking mid level marlin or or roscoe
Depending on how much you want to spend, I would recommend a Marlin 7 or a Roscoe 7
Front tire is on backwards but I’m pretty sure he fixed it in a later video
Ummm this is like my 5th time watching this video and I noticed that your front tire it’s backwards😅
Lol I think you’re right 🤦🏾♂️
The amount of experience you have with tires tells me you don't get very many flats, why go tubeless? I would have upgraded something else.. I'm about to upgrade my folding frame. I hate my frame. I forgot how much until I had to take my back tire off to replace 7 spokes and then true the wheel. Putting the tire back on was worse then truing the wheel and replacing spokes. I almost threw my $2500 bike out with the trash just now.
I like tubeless more for the smoother ride because you can run lower psi. It’s not about flats to me
For the price of that bike it should of came with tubeless
This is the 2021 Roscoe 7