Originally Posted by
SweetSVT99
The Daryl/Nate combo has been the most problematic I'ver personally seen and experienced. With that combo I'd do this:
-Do your rim strip and tape as if you're going tubeless that day.
-Mount the tire on the wheel using a tube.
-Leave it mounted with the tube for at least several days, RIDE IT.
I've had zero problems doing it this way. I left the tube in at high(er) pressure for over a week- and got out and rode it like that at various pressures to ensure the tape is stuck well and the bead is seated.
I usually use a 5 gallon bucket to set the wheel on, unseated side down, while inflating with a compressor to use gravity to get the bead to grab. I had a little bead leakage for a couple rides, but went out yesterday without an issue at all.
I have two brand new Nates on Darryls. To me, the Nate is the grabbinest, velcro-ey, brappin' ass tire there is- or at least of all the tires I've used.
Good luck.
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