[nonameguy]

Is possible to change all the spokes without remove the tire and keep the nipples stay in place?

 

[Cary]

Possible, yes. A good idea or timesaver, no. If you are changing spokes out, you should also be changing nipples and lubing the rim nipple interface. It is also best to be able to see the head of the nipple to ensure the spokes are the correct length and fully engaged in the nipple.

 

[J.B. Weld]

It's possible but it's not a good idea.

 

[BicyclesOnMain]

It would be really difficult to keep the nipples from falling into the rim. One or two is tolerable, trying to manage all of them would be insane. It's far easier to redo the rim tape and sealant then leaving the tire on.

 

[nonameguy]

Is cost more money to retape and put seleant but probably is easier. Also is pain to remove and install the tires again

 

[rideit]

I say go for it, and tell us how it went.

 

[BicyclesOnMain]

Is cost more money to retape and put seleant but probably is easier. Also is pain to remove and install the tires again

If you find changing tires difficult, and you want to rebuild a wheel, I have bad news for you...

 

[nonameguy]

If you find changing tires difficult, and you want to rebuild a wheel, I have bad news for you...

I dont like to have my hand full of seleant. This thing is difficult to keep everything clean.

 

[Cary]

If you find changing tires difficult, and you want to rebuild a wheel, I have bad news for you...

Took the words out of my mouth.

 

[dysfunction]

I dont like to have my hand full of seleant. This thing is difficult to keep everything clean.

Suck it out with an injector. Then clean with rags. You're adding a lot of work, to save very little work.

 

[J.B. Weld]

Is cost more money to retape and put seleant but probably is easier. Also is pain to remove and install the tires again

Timewise it will be much quicker to remove the tire & re-tape. Also it's a lot more difficult to build a quality wheel with the tire on. Also if you attempt to do it with the tire on you'll almost surely drop a nipple and then have to pull the tire and tape anyway.

 

[Harold]

I dont like to have my hand full of seleant. This thing is difficult to keep everything clean.

then maybe DIY isn't right for you

 

[Jayem]

This would be impressive to see. Most impressive.

 

[noapathy]

Please do it. Take video. Thanks.

 

[meltingfeather]

Anything is possible. Let us know how it goes.

 

[hoolie]

Its like changing you underwear, without taking your pants off.

 

[mrpizza]

I dont like to have my hand full of seleant. This thing is difficult to keep everything clean.

A clean mtb?

 

[TylerVernon]

I dont like to have my hand full of seleant. This thing is difficult to keep everything clean.

I can take a tire off and put it back on without affecting the sealant.

 

[acer66]

I can take a tire off and put it back on without affecting the sealant.

This.

 

[Sparticus]

Save yourself even more effort. Do it with the wheel still in the bike.
=sParty