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[DaveMatthews]

Thanks Dave so you can put tubeless on a bike that came with tubes?

Looks like everyone had this question covered well.
Another thing is that in order to properly seat a tubeless tire initially, it takes the kind of air pump that has a higher capacity output than many people have.

 

[stompandgo]

I bring my Lezyne power levers to the shop on the days that I work.

One trick to ease removal and replacement is to unseat the bead all the way around on both sides first. Push the tire and tube into the center of the rim, then use your tools.

 

[stompandgo]

Looks like everyone had this question covered well.
Another thing is that in order to properly seat a tubeless tire initially, it takes the kind of air pump that has a higher capacity output than many people have.

Or a compressor.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Or a compressor.

One of my favorite tools... a million and one uses.

 

[stompandgo]

The only way to install grips.

 

[dodgeman]

Nice looking bike, enjoy!

 

[GMA52]

I appreciate all the kind words, assistance and help. Thank you!

 

[briangre]

Glad to hear you’re enjoying your new ride around the trails! That sounds perfect for recovery and staying active. For comfort on longer rides, I really like the BetterMe full-length catsuit it’s flexible, supportive, and moves smoothly with the body, great for both biking and workouts.

 

[PedalUma]

On those bikes it is easiest to change the tires with it upside down with blocks under the grips so stuff like the display does not hit. Those rims cannot go tubeless. Check the bead at 5 psi. And again at 10. If one side is loose, it always happens on these, lever out the other. Reuse the same tubes. The rear tire gets the most ware and is more important to be more road worthy. So only get the back one and save the old one for a future front.

 

[GMA52]

On those bikes it is easiest to change the tires with it upside down with blocks under the grips so stuff like the display does not hit. Those rims cannot go tubeless. Check the bead at 5 psi. And again at 10. If one side is loose, it always happens on these, lever out the other. Reuse the same tubes. The rear tire gets the most ware and is more important to be more road worthy. So only get the back one and save the old one for a future front.

Am I hearing you correctly? Only get the back tire? That will still have the knobby tire on the front and road noise will continue.

 

[PedalUma]

Am I hearing you correctly? Only get the back tire? That will still have the knobby tire on the front and road noise will continue.

Real mountain bikes often have different treads front and rear with the front being more aggressive for steering in the rough stuff like the mountains of Baja. Yes, you would have about half the noise.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Am I hearing you correctly? Only get the back tire? That will still have the knobby tire on the front and road noise will continue.

You're mostly riding pavement... Change both.
And I wouldn't mess with different tread f/r unless you have a specific use bike that would benefit from such a setup.

 

[PedalUma]

Changing both is the right way if money is not an issue.

 

[Gionnirocket]

And if you value your head.
On the road it's much more important to have your "better" tire on the front. If you break traction on the rear you usually feel it coming and can slide, slow and even put your foot down and pivot. You break traction on the front and it's usually too late to do anything but pick the bike up off the road... and possibly some teeth too.
ymmv

 

[PedalUma]

your "better" tire on the front

That is why the more aggressive tread in front in Baja. So, you can make it back to the BBQ.

 

[Gionnirocket]

That is why the more aggressive tread in front in Baja. So, you can make it back to the BBQ.

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I think you're missing the main point of the tire change suggestion... he rides mostly paved roads. If cost is really a concern then the one tire to change first would be the front. Having a street tire on the rear only with better pavement traction than the front is a recipe for disaster. Personally I'd wait until I could afford to change both at the same time. Even when street bikes have different tires f/r... They're both street treads not a mix of off-road
Besides he's in Texas and he'd need one massive battery to reach Baja

 

[GMA52]

I will definitely change both when I decide to. Thanks! BTW: I think I would need to pull a wagon of batteries, maybe 2 or 3 to reach Baja. I guess that would make me a train

 

[PedalUma]

I am changing tires on a bike like this now. I just did the rear and thought of you. One main reason many people give up is that they cannot pull the rear axle out, even with the nuts loose. The axle has two flat sides that fit into the dropout slot. Due to torque these twist slightly and jam. A 10mm open box wrench will fix that. Place it on the axle and jiggle to free it, not you, the wrench.

 

[GMA52]

That is good to know. Thanks
Are there any road tires beside the Kenda Cursor already mentioned. Are Wanda Tires good? Any other’s. I want good traction, low noise, quality and durability. I know tall order lol. While I do not have an infinite cash flow I would rather spend a little more to get something decent than spend less and get less.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Are there any road tires beside the Kenda Cursor already mentioned.

Unfortunately, an unanswerably broad question.

Q1. What size tires do you have now?

Q2. What surfaces do you see yourself riding on in the future? Pavement only, pavement + hardpack, add in light trails?

Q3. Will you be riding these surfaces when wet, sandy, or muddy? If so, you'll want more tread — perhaps a hybrid tread design.

Q4. How much puncture protection do you need? There can be trade-offs with weight and rolling resistance.

For quality above Kenda, look at Schwalbe and Specialized offerings. (Others can point you to additional quality brands.) Pick out some promising candidates and use the forum search function to see what's already been said about them.

Then come back with narrower tire questions.