Any update on the tubeless scene? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T22:46:16Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/any-update-on-the-tubeless-scene?id=1198434%3ATopic%3A122676&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYep, I just orders some new 3…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-02:1198434:Comment:1267972012-04-02T04:02:11.521ZWilliam Alcornhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/WilliamAlcorn
<p>Yep, I just orders some new 32 hole 340s rims for custom build and they sent a little zip-lock full of them. They might be optional, I did not check the invoice, but I used them since I eat cheeseburgers every Thursday night...</p>
<p>Yep, I just orders some new 32 hole 340s rims for custom build and they sent a little zip-lock full of them. They might be optional, I did not check the invoice, but I used them since I eat cheeseburgers every Thursday night...</p> Are the 340s coming with wash…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-01:1198434:Comment:1268562012-04-01T17:51:53.776ZDave Shishkoffhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DaveShishkoff
<p>Are the 340s coming with washers in the nipple holes now?</p>
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<p>I agree they are super-easy to inflate, which is why i wanted to use them in the first place..</p>
<p>Are the 340s coming with washers in the nipple holes now?</p>
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<p>I agree they are super-easy to inflate, which is why i wanted to use them in the first place..</p> I bought Stans Comp Rims at t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-01:1198434:Comment:1267942012-04-01T13:43:22.993ZMatt Andersonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MattAnderson
<p>I bought Stans Comp Rims at the beginning of the season, no burp issues but would lose spoke tension of the drive side after every ride (whole other story). I switched to Mavic Kysrium Elites with Stans cyclocross conversion kit and haven't had a single problem.</p>
<p>I bought Stans Comp Rims at the beginning of the season, no burp issues but would lose spoke tension of the drive side after every ride (whole other story). I switched to Mavic Kysrium Elites with Stans cyclocross conversion kit and haven't had a single problem.</p> Don't give up on the 340, try…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1266122012-03-30T22:12:26.891ZWilliam Alcornhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/WilliamAlcorn
<p>Don't give up on the 340, try a 32 hole 340 with the little nipple washers. I do not think the first 340 builds were built with them which might be the cause of the nipple pull through. The new road wheels featuring the 340 also come with twice round of the yellow tape for easier blow up with a wider assortment of tires.</p>
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<p>Don't give up on the 340, try a 32 hole 340 with the little nipple washers. I do not think the first 340 builds were built with them which might be the cause of the nipple pull through. The new road wheels featuring the 340 also come with twice round of the yellow tape for easier blow up with a wider assortment of tires.</p>
<p></p> Velocity A23 would be my firs…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1266112012-03-30T22:03:59.084ZMatt Savagehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MattSavage
<p>Velocity A23 would be my first choice... I run the Deep V's tubeless, but they're a little narrow in my opinion... But they only took 2 layers of tape and a floor pump. No problems.</p>
<p>Velocity A23 would be my first choice... I run the Deep V's tubeless, but they're a little narrow in my opinion... But they only took 2 layers of tape and a floor pump. No problems.</p> Here's my update from the sea…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1267872012-03-30T21:54:22.192ZDave Shishkoffhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DaveShishkoff
<p>Here's my update from the season:</p>
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<p>Specialized Captain 2BR = priceless</p>
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<p>Stan's Alpha340s = not great, nipples pulled out of 2x 24h, and 1x 32h. Good for front, but all those were on the rear wheel, and one of the 24h were used mainly on the road (all built to PowerTap hubs). =(</p>
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<p>So i'm looking for an after-market 32h rim that's tubeless compatible (for winter bike, road mainly) - any recommendations? There are tons of built wheels, but this is for my…</p>
<p>Here's my update from the season:</p>
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<p>Specialized Captain 2BR = priceless</p>
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<p>Stan's Alpha340s = not great, nipples pulled out of 2x 24h, and 1x 32h. Good for front, but all those were on the rear wheel, and one of the 24h were used mainly on the road (all built to PowerTap hubs). =(</p>
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<p>So i'm looking for an after-market 32h rim that's tubeless compatible (for winter bike, road mainly) - any recommendations? There are tons of built wheels, but this is for my PowerTap (which i've built to a Mavic OpenPro, but even after 7 layers of tape, it's a LOT of work to get inflated even with an air compressor) - so just need a rim... Any suggestions? Weight isn't so much a concern, just something i can pump up with tubeless road tires at home with a floor pump (which is one thing the Stan's did excel at.)</p> Hope I'm not getting off topi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1268542012-03-30T21:41:27.959ZAdam Holthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AdamHolt
<p>Hope I'm not getting off topic here, but does anyone have a list of companies that provide either true tubeless or tubeless ready tires - ones with a UST bead? I like the ride of tubbies, but just don't want to commit to the workload, and a good quality tubeless setup seems like a reasonable compromise.</p>
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<p>In the past, I've avoided tubeless, because, frankly, there weren't a lot of tubeless beaded tire options, and I don't want to mess around with the burping. After reading…</p>
<p>Hope I'm not getting off topic here, but does anyone have a list of companies that provide either true tubeless or tubeless ready tires - ones with a UST bead? I like the ride of tubbies, but just don't want to commit to the workload, and a good quality tubeless setup seems like a reasonable compromise.</p>
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<p>In the past, I've avoided tubeless, because, frankly, there weren't a lot of tubeless beaded tire options, and I don't want to mess around with the burping. After reading this discussion, it seems like there might be more options out there than just a few years ago... (if Clement ever comes on board for TLR, I'm sold)</p>
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<p>While I'm asking, is there also a list somewhere for rims as well?</p> Excellent, thanks!tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1268522012-03-30T20:34:48.968Znathanskidmorehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/nathanskidmore
<p>Excellent, thanks!</p>
<p>Excellent, thanks!</p> I am 170 lbs... the alphas wo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1267152012-03-30T18:07:41.941ZWilliam Alcornhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/WilliamAlcorn
<p>I am 170 lbs... the alphas work great. I ride the alphas tubeless on road, rocks, paths, cobbles with slicks and knobs. I would like to have a taller rim profile for cross to cut through mud if your listening Stan, disc only as well. But the current Alphas are great. I just got a set of the Hutchinson Toros in the mail as a warranty for the old Bulldogs. They look nice, a little less knob in middle for lighter weight and faster rolling. The also seem to be a bit narrower which might be good…</p>
<p>I am 170 lbs... the alphas work great. I ride the alphas tubeless on road, rocks, paths, cobbles with slicks and knobs. I would like to have a taller rim profile for cross to cut through mud if your listening Stan, disc only as well. But the current Alphas are great. I just got a set of the Hutchinson Toros in the mail as a warranty for the old Bulldogs. They look nice, a little less knob in middle for lighter weight and faster rolling. The also seem to be a bit narrower which might be good in the mud, it also would make them more UCI legal. The old Bulldogs were to fat for the caliper police. In some ways it is a shame for the big old grey whales ruled when you found yourself riding a sketchy section of roots and rocks.</p> William how much do you weigh…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1268502012-03-30T17:41:10.571Znathanskidmorehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/nathanskidmore
<p>William how much do you weigh? I'm thinking of that exact wheel setup (with the Clements), but I'm 195-200 lbs., so I'm paranoid about the talk of flexing in the 340 rim. Otherwise it seems perfect for me.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>William how much do you weigh? I'm thinking of that exact wheel setup (with the Clements), but I'm 195-200 lbs., so I'm paranoid about the talk of flexing in the 340 rim. Otherwise it seems perfect for me.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>