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Permalink Reply by Thomas Hurley on February 8, 2010 at 6:21pm

I have Mich. Muds on an old pair of Mavic elite rims with stans rim strips(cross version) Training w/ 30psi. Work great!

Permalink Reply by Ricky Au on February 23, 2010 at 6:12pm

Hey Thomas, I'm new to cross and in the process to building a cross bike. I just about the Mich. Muds and was thinking about getting the Ultegra 6700 tubeless wheelset. Did you have any trouble getting the Mich Muds on your Mavic with stans rim strips since the Mich Muds aren't tubeless?? I know some tires are a pain in the A$$.

Thanks

Ricky

Permalink Reply by Erik Nordenson on February 9, 2010 at 6:01am

I have Fulcrum Racing One 2 Way Fit and use Hutchinson tubeless and a clincher set up for both racing and training and had no problems this past season. Willing to sell one set of Fulcrums.

Permalink Reply by robert garner on February 9, 2010 at 4:29pm

Thanks, but they are a little pricey for my budget.

Permalink Reply by Rich on February 15, 2010 at 10:52am

Campy Zonda's and Fulcrum Racing 3's come in 2-way fit now. And just to cover myself, you can get both with HG compatible freehubs.

Permalink Reply by jason fluckiger on February 9, 2010 at 12:08pm

I'm running new Ultegra 6700 tubeless wheels with Hutchinson Bulldogs with no problems @ 35PSI.

Permalink Reply by Echappe Equipment on February 9, 2010 at 5:50pm

The Shimano wheels are probably your simplest set up for just getting some tubeless technology going. The 6700 wheels are an amazing deal from Shimano. Really nice, really solid design and great bearings. I'm racing a set on the USA Crit circuit this season because they roll so well.

I currently have the 7850s up on the site here: http://www.racewheelrental.com/products/shimano/7850-SL.html with a review. It should give you a good idea as to the tubeless capabilities.

With the larger volume tires burping will still be an issue. The michelin tires are a little lower profile (if they're old) which is why they work a little better. Just make it simple and run some bulldogs. Its only training afterall.

Permalink Reply by cxchiva on February 18, 2010 at 2:07am

Ksyrium Sl's w/ Stan's sealant, no rim strip needed. Held air from sept till jan. till I finally decided to inspect the system and remount tires again with new sealant. Great season of racing w/ not one problem. Saw many people around me pinch-flatting during races. Ran tires between 30-40lbs depending on the course. Sold on it and gonna run the same next season.

Permalink Reply by Bob Nunnink on February 28, 2010 at 6:34am

Stan' Notubes is releasing a tubeless road rim this Spring called the Alpha 340. I recently started working for Stan's doing customer service. More details will be avaiable soon.

Permalink Reply by robert garner on March 19, 2010 at 6:50pm

I ended up buying Ultegra tubeless wheels and mounted the Piranas. I weigh 175 and have been running 30 psi rear and 26 front ( I put a 0 to 60 psi gage on my pump and I can dial in the pressures). I have about 4 hours of training on them without incedent and I bottom out several times a lap. They ride pretty nice, a little occasional washout on the rear.

I doubt I will race on them as I have a quiver of tubular wheels for all occasions. I bought the Ultegras from some French company on Ebay. They were $400 and arrived in 10 days ,free shipping, I dont know how they can do it for that price Everywhere else they are $600. Be aware of the fake french paypal e mails that follow, delete them. They are trying to get your paypal password.