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GP5000 TL put me off tubeless for life. Near impossible to put on despite trying ALL the tricks, wouldn't seal properly then near impossible to take off to correct. Sitting in a pool of tears and sealant with aching hands, I vowed to always appreciate the humble innertube. Would have been an absolute nightmare if I got a cut on a ride that was too big for sealant (and plugs didn't work).
I managed ro get the regular tubed type on with no levers. 3k km in and zero punctures (using latex!)
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I have some Lightbicycle AR46 carbon disc rim, running tube with 28mm GP5000. Had my first puncture yesterday and it took an absolute AGE to get the tyre out, it was ridiculously difficult. It felt like the bead of the tyre was sitting really deep within the rim, so getting leverage to get the lever under the bead was so difficult. I snapped two levers. Took me about 45 mins by the road side to swap and luckily it didn't go again. Any tips on decent levers, or any other pointers on what I was possibly doing wrong?