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Dynaplug AIR tubeless bicycle tire puncture repair tool.

Dynaplug AIR tubeless bicycle tire puncture repair tool.

February 3, 2025 Last year I purchased my first brand new bike in over 20 years. It came with tubeless tires, already prepped by the…

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February 3, 2025

Last year I purchased my first brand new bike in over 20 years. It came with tubeless tires, already prepped by the mechanics at the warehouse. It’s been a dream to ride … 65psi on 28’s … plush and comfy, and every so I often I find a little white dot on the tire; dried sealant that has done it’s one and only job. Having become comfortable and confident setting up tubeless wheels, the next study was to become comfortable and confident should the inevitable issue happens: a flat, with a puncture that doesn’t want to seal easily on its own.

Several weeks ago, I began a journey to master and become confident with tubeless wheels and tires. I posted a couple “help wanted” threads in the Triathlon Forum, one which gained a little traction, called Wisdom from the tubeless pros . (By the way, thanks to all of you who responded with your gems of wisdom.) I then spent the better part of last Saturday performing dry runs on a new tubeless-ready rear disc wheel. Dry run meaning I practiced mounting the tire, seating the bead and checking for air leaks without any sealant. Once I was confident and comfortable, I added the sealant and, just like that – we were holding air and sealant, baby!

But, that wasn’t enough. See, the only thing I get nervous about before, and during, racing – right up until I rack the bike in T2 – is that I’ll wake […]

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