![]() To seat the tire onto the rim you need a burst of air that will help the tire over the bead lock in the rim channel. If you have ever seen a car tire being installed and seated onto a rim, it is a similar concept to a bicycle tubeless setup. When setting up tubeless it is critical to get as much air into the tire as quickly as possible. Avoiding either one of those small tips will make the tire installation feel utterly impossible. ![]() Similarly, making sure to keep both beads off those shoulders, and inside the center channel of the rim will also make the entire process a lot less of a headache. Starting the tire installation opposite the valve is the first step to make the entire process much easier on yourself. A tubeless rim channel has two shoulders that must be prominent to maintain a constant seal around both sides of the rim channel. This isn’t due to poor products, but rather poor education about why tubeless tires must be installed differently. Tubeless tire installation, however, requires different and new techniques that can make even the most experienced mechanic struggle. Tubes have reigned supreme and trained the way many mechanics have gone about installing tires and tubes. Similarly, product offerings for road tubeless tires and wheels have been sparse till recently. While mountain bikers discovered this and adopted the technology quickly, the road bikers have been slow. Tubeless tires have revolutionized and changed the bike industry for the better. Taping is the first step, and the most critical in the tubeless setup - be sure to take your time, and do so carefully. Using a small pick to create an initial hole helps, and is the best practice. Finally, insert the valve through the tape should be done carefully to make sure the tape doesn’t tear out from the valve hole. Similarly, making sure the tape is evenly applied across the rim channel, with just a few millimeters extending up onto the sidewalls of the channel will ensure a proper seal throughout. ![]() If there are wrinkles or places where the tape hasn’t adhered, this will likely result in larger issues later. Make sure the tape fully contacts the rim, do not leave a gap between the tape and the centermost part of the rim. When starting the tape be sure to start 1-2 spoke holes before the valve stem hole and end 1-2 spoke holes past the valve stem hole. We recommend wiping it down with isopropyl alcohol to ensure proper adhesion of the tape. You must make sure the rim surface is clean. Here are the most common setup mistakes or misconceptions that lead to larger issues or a bad experience. We fully expect that this bar we’ve dreamt of for years will quickly gain popularity and establish itself as the benchmark for road handlebars.We see every mistake in the book when it comes to tubeless setups and most involve the taping of the rim and installation of the tire itself. Borrowing design cues from our successful SES Aero Road bar, Compact Road bar, and G Series bar, the SES AR Handlebar features compound flared drops that provide a wider stance for technical riding and descending while maintaining easy access to the controls. AR means the handlebar will deliver comfort and confidence over any road surface. Hidden cable/wire routing enhance drag reduction while delivering a clean aesthetic. In the case of the SES AR Handlebar, the cross-section of the bar top has been developed in CFD and proven in the wind tunnel to reduce drag. Any product that bears the SES nomenclature must deliver a real-world aerodynamic advantage. While brake and wheel technology has driven frame and tire manufacturers to rethink road frame design, we took a close look at the handlebar, your primary contact point on the bike, to reimagine the ultimate handlebar for any road, and any event. Thanks to disc brakes, wide rims, and high-volume tires, road riders are able to venture from the main road to the backroad in complete confidence. Road riding has evolved over the last decade.
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