Tube & Tire Accessories

This is my first time using Stans sealant, and I'm glad I've switched. I punctured a MTB tire this weekend and realized I had zero sealant in the tire to stop the flat (pro-tip: check your sealant level BEFORE you go riding). Back at the car, I loaded up with Stans (via the syringe method), pumped up the tire, and Stans sealed the puncture. I was able to get back out and ride more miles without a hitch. This is my new go-to for sealant. Thanks, Stan!

I am a big fan of Schwalbe's Aerothan TPU tubes. They are compact, super light, and fast as hell. However, they are not puncture proof, nor are they inexpensive. Rather than throwing away a tube that costs more than $30, I'd rather repair and reuse it. This is the only patch kit that actually works with those tubes.

These patches couldn't be any easier to use. Simply find the puncture, clean the area with isopropyl alcohol, apply the glueless patch, and press it flat to remove air bubbles. Voila! The tube is good as new, and holds air perfectly. If you're running Aerothan TPU tubes, this patch kit is a must-have item. The patches also work on traditional butyl tubes, but I personally haven't tried using them on butyl. Simple, effective, and relatively inexpensive (especially compared to the price of a new TPU tube). What more can you ask for?

Now that I'm using tubeless tires, I've found it almost impossible to remove from one from the wheel rim to insert a tube if emergency puncture on the road. So I've got one of those tubeless tire plug tools, but just in case I need to add sealant, I bought this valve core remover, to add sealant through the valve. I haven't had to use it yet, and I plan to try it out at home, just to be sure I will be familiar with the process if I get stuck on the road. I don't expect there will be any issue with removing and reinserting the valve, though.

I am relatively new to tubeless. Stans seemed to me to be the standard. However, when I tried to use my KOM Cycling injector system to check and inject sealant into my tires I discovered a real problem with these valve stems. They narrow near the bottom, so the injector tube could not extend into the tire. Attempting to inject sealant simply didn't work. Lezyne Tubeless valve stems, on the other hand, do allow the injector tube to fully extend into the tire. This KOM system allows you to remove, test, and reinject sealant into the tire without having to break the tire bead seal. I had to remove the Stans and replace them with the Lezyne.