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Maveriks92
Joined: 13 Mar 2011 Posts: 28 Location: Saugerties, NY
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:54 pm Post subject: Tubeless? |
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I'm sick of getting pinch flats. I talked to my mechanic and he helped me out with some things but the truth is that I'm probably going to make the switch at some point over to tubeless.
I don't know much about rims or what really goes into making this happen. I want to try and make my current set up last but if it keeps happening I'm going to make the switch, rims and all.
Anyone have any incite on this? I'm not trying to break the bank but I know it's going to cost a few bucks to switch it over. I just want something decent for my money.
Thanks,
Cole _________________ Bombs away! |
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tom church
Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 533 Location: Beacon
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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You can do a Stan's conversion at a reasonable price. Same tires and rims you have. You'll need rim strips, valves and sealant. We've done a couple of these and they work well.
If you want to buy new wheels go Mavic UST. They work great. Any UST tire will work, we always recommend Maxxis for Mtn. tires...nothing better. You'll still need some sealant but less and it's not 100% required.
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MattD
Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 114 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Check out Stans notubes website , reasonably priced .
they are what you'll see on a lot of bikes at xc races . |
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stevelei
Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 498
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Also check out DT Swiss for rims and their 240 hubs they are a bit more money but are very reliable. DT Swiss also makes spokes which are common on many performance bikes. They don't use proprietary spokes so should you break a spoke out on a trip somewhere any spoke will work. A wheel from DT will be custom built ensuring you get a wheelset that meets your riding style and the terrain you will be riding.
As for tires for riding around here places like Jockey or Onteora. I like tires with sidewall protection like Continental Mountain King or Schwalbe Fat Albert. Schwalbe is a high volume low pressure tire. Both work with Stan's sealant kit.
Here is a Stan's instruction video to show you how to convert a non "UST" wheel into tubeless. This will explain how the system works.
http://www.notubes.com/Movies_Kit_Installation.aspx
If you are not ready for new wheels try new tires and Stan's.
For rider reviews on products and parts check out MTBR.com for reviews and forums.
Later
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Maveriks92
Joined: 13 Mar 2011 Posts: 28 Location: Saugerties, NY
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Good advice all around. I looked into Stan's no tubes and now I understand the process. It looks like the better choice for this season. I'm going to run through my spar tubes then make the switch to tubeless.
Thanks again. _________________ Bombs away! |
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paetersen
Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 247
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Ghetto tubeless works great and it's cheap. All you need is some stans and a spare tube. |
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masterofnone
Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 225
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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I've converted all my bikes except two over the years. I just converted my road bike too, it makes me wonder why there are still so many tubular diehards out there. Stan's rimstrips work great but check the website for the recommended width strip and special instructions for those finicky rims that don't seal easily. Ghetto tubeless works good too. Stan's has a great beadhook design on his rims that seal up super easy without using a compressor. FWIW I've never used a UST rim or tire, they're not really necessary for the tubeless experience.[/i] |
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