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hawkeye's picture

Stans Rim tape width

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Hi Guys

I have a set of bead hookless carbon TLR rims I'm looking to build up into some race wheels. I'm just wondering what width tape is recommended for an internal width of 22mm? By the time the channel is taken into account, the perfect fit tape width between goes up to 23mm, but the tape is only available in 21mm and 25mm widths.

Thanks for your advice Smiling

jpack's picture

Should I clean old latex out of tyres

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i have a continental non-UST tyre go mavic xm819 rims that refuses to hold air for more than a day.
The tyre has been on there a long time.

Should I remove some of the old sealant out of the tyre and replace it with fresh sealant or just keep topping it up?

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Tire patches

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Since changing to tubeless 4 years ago, I had my first ever puncture today. The Stans sealed it - momentarily, before more spurting, and more sealing, and so on.

shano's picture

Tubeless conversion

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Ghetto conversion with

Alex DP20 rim on rear with Kenda Small block 8 folding 2.35. - the bead set as soon as I put it on at the servo.

Kmart $4 20" tube - was cut down the middle for a rim strip.

Nitto electrical tape 18mm - spoke tape. wrapped nice and tight.

Brushing Latex $40 mixed with Windex and water.

Running 35psi on the back with tube, so wondering how low I could go for a 95kg rider + gear.

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schwalbe double defense - mission impossible

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okay, admitting defeat on this one. been trying to set up a tubeless wheel with a brand new racing ralph, the double defense version, and it just won't pop the bead.
i've been through two RRs before, one tubeless version and one evolution line. both of them i could just pump up with my track pump as if they had a tube in them. love the tyre, so this time i thought i'd go for the thicker sidewalls of the double defense line.
big mistake as it turns out.

the.flying.al's picture

Tubes vs Tubeless, the rematch

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What is the current opinion of tubeless systems over tubes? Tubeless tyres seem to be almost universal amongst serious mountain bikers, but even with everyone saying "you would never go back" I am not sure if I should go that way.

The main point in favour of tubeless seems to be lack of punctures. Its not something you would do to save weight, and getting light UST rims is pricey since they are intrinsically heavier.

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UST compatible rims - how to?

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Some advise needed.

Invested in a pair of UST compatible wheels and are pondering on the following:
1) Should I use that liquid sealant in them any way?
2) If I do get a flat is is just a matter of removing the fixed valve and chucking in a tube?
3) There is a warning label stating not to use tools to get the tyres on and off. Hmm, if I cant use tyre levers to get the tyre off - then how can I?
4) I normally ride on cross marks but they are on the heavy side. What's light with low rolling restistance and offer OK cornering grip?

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Schwalbe Direction advice

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Hope you all had a great XMAS and are looking forward to 2010 (i just can't wait to see the end of 2009).

Buck's picture

Leaky UST tyres

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I have an issue with my UST Crossmark tyre.

Few weeks ago I found that they had a few tiny holes in it. I could see the bubbles of air through the water after I washed my bike. So I ordered some Stan's solution as I thought that should seal these little holes up.

However they tyre still seems to be leaking?! I just wet the tyre again and I can still hear and see the little bubbles of air through the water. Sad

What gives? I followed all the instructions on the Stan's bottle.....shake upside down, one scoop etc.

Any ideas why my tyre is still losing air?

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