Help, going tubeless for the first time

[ishaw]

While I have tubeless wheels on a bike, it came with them and I've not had to worry about them yet.

My next build I'm using new wheels and tyres so looking for advice on getting them set up right.

I've watched a few videos and know what I need to do, my main question is how much sealant is needed per wheel?

I bought sealant a few years ago, I can't recall the brand but it allegedly never goes off. If it came with details on volume of sealant to use, I've long lost that so is there a rule of thumb on how much I need to use per wheel?

While on the subject, is a tubeless set up that much better? Tyres seem heavier and filled with sealant, is it much lighter than a tyre and tube?

I'm doing it either way, just curious.

 

[legrandefromage]

My strictly limited personal experience is that they're a big faff.

The mess

Getting them to seal properly which requires the right pump: https://www.tredz.co.uk/tubeless-inflators

The mess

Punctures - I got a slow, rode a bit, stopped, repaired it, went on my way. Mate next to me got a rip. Dead tire, sealant squirted everywhere , long walk back

The mess.

Others will swear by them of course but not for me, as a casual observer