Good preparation starts with the right tools and accessories. Whether you ride a road bike, mountain bike, or gravel bike, tire accessories are essential for any cyclist who wants to quickly and efficiently mount or remove a tire, whether on the road or at home, or ride tubeless. Think tubeless sealant, tire levers, valve accessories , CO2 cartridges, and complete tubeless kits.
With the right equipment, you can prevent unnecessary breakdowns and extend the life of your tires. Below, we've listed the most important bicycle tire accessories.
Tubeless Sealant – Self-sealing and puncture-free riding
Tubeless riding is popular among road cyclists, mountain bikers, and gravel riders because of the lower rolling resistance, better grip, and the automatic sealing of small punctures. Tubeless sealant is essential for this. This latex-like fluid is injected into the tire and automatically seals punctures up to about 5 mm. This often allows you to keep riding without even noticing the puncture. Note that there are special tubeless road bike tires and tubeless MTB tires .
Well-known brands of tubeless sealant include:
Note: Most sealants dry out after a few months, so replace or top them up regularly for optimal performance.
Tire levers: Essential for every tire change
A set of tire levers (also called tire levers ) is a must-have in your saddlebag or toolbox. They help you safely remove the tire from the rim without damaging the inner tube or rim. Modern tire levers are often made of durable plastic and ergonomically designed for ease of use.
Some models, such as those from Pedro's, Topeak or Park Tool, offer additional features such as a spoke clip or integrated core remover for tubeless valves.
Tubeless accessories: From valves to complete kits
Besides sealant, more accessories are needed for a successful tubeless setup:
- Tubeless valves: Specially designed valves with a removable core, allowing you to add sealant. They are available in various lengths to match your rim height.
- Valve adapters: For converting Presta to Schrader or for connecting CO2 cartridges.
- Tubeless tape: Used to seal your rim airtight.
- Valve core removers: For quickly removing the valve core when adding sealant.
- Tubeless mounting kits: Complete kits with tape, valves, sealant and tools.
Top brands include MilKit, Muc-Off, Schwalbe, Peaty's, and Stan's NoTubes.
CO2 cartridges and pump heads: Get back on the road quickly
Another popular tool is using CO2 cartridges in combination with a pump head. This allows you to inflate a flat or deflated tire to the correct pressure in seconds. They're especially useful during touring or racing where speed is of the essence.
Note: CO2 can accelerate the hardening of the sealant. Therefore, it is best to use it only in emergencies.
Buy Bicycle Tire Accessories at Cycle Center Zaltbommel
At CC5311, you'll find a wide range of bicycle tire accessories for both recreational and competitive cyclists. Whether you want to convert your road bike to tubeless, repair a puncture, or top up your tires on the go, we have everything you need.
