Tubeless - recommendation help - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T07:49:30Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/tubeless-recommendation-help?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A74474&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYeah - I've thought about doi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-11-18:1198434:Comment:744742010-11-18T19:58:17.159ZScott S.https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ScottS
Yeah - I've thought about doing that. I run an older Cannondale with a 1" travel headshock fork, so I don't have to rely on tire pressure for suspension in the same way as most people do.
Yeah - I've thought about doing that. I run an older Cannondale with a 1" travel headshock fork, so I don't have to rely on tire pressure for suspension in the same way as most people do. If you install the cyclocross…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-11-18:1198434:Comment:744732010-11-18T19:29:54.332ZBob Nunninkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BibNunnink
If you install the cyclocross rim strip you solve your burping issue and be able to use lower pressure. Lower pressure is faster.
If you install the cyclocross rim strip you solve your burping issue and be able to use lower pressure. Lower pressure is faster. My setup: Mavic Ksyrium SLs (…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-11-18:1198434:Comment:744712010-11-18T19:24:28.854ZScott S.https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ScottS
My setup: Mavic Ksyrium SLs (sealed inner wall), no tape, no strips, Stan's goop inside Hutchinson Bulldog CX's, pumped to 45-50psi - lately it's been 50psi at every race. My first season running this setup (2nd half of the season, two seasons ago) I was losing air in between races, but no issues during any races. Second season (last year) this problem went away, and the tires seamed to seal up. However, I had one race where someone went down in front of me, and I ended up rolling over his…
My setup: Mavic Ksyrium SLs (sealed inner wall), no tape, no strips, Stan's goop inside Hutchinson Bulldog CX's, pumped to 45-50psi - lately it's been 50psi at every race. My first season running this setup (2nd half of the season, two seasons ago) I was losing air in between races, but no issues during any races. Second season (last year) this problem went away, and the tires seamed to seal up. However, I had one race where someone went down in front of me, and I ended up rolling over his bike, which ended up rolling my front tire off the rim somehow - instant flat. Another race (Sierra Point) where I burped some air, but the tire didn't go totally flat. So far this year - no issues. 50 psi isn't super compliant, but it's noticeably better than 65psi+. The main benefit to me is that I don't worry about flats at all, and the wheels are very light. I have reinstalled a tire wit…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-04:1198434:Comment:693662010-10-04T22:00:42.208ZBob Nunninkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BibNunnink
I have reinstalled a tire without spilling the sealant but it is not easy to do cleanly. You could suck it up with a syringe. I usually dump the used sealant and reapply a fresh batch
I have reinstalled a tire without spilling the sealant but it is not easy to do cleanly. You could suck it up with a syringe. I usually dump the used sealant and reapply a fresh batch I got the tires setup. I race…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-04:1198434:Comment:693602010-10-04T21:21:09.935ZScotthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Scott374
I got the tires setup. I raced this weekend with no burps. Only one problem... My rear tire was mounted backwards. Mud 2's are directional, but I misinterpreted the sidewall instructions. My rear tire was sliding quite a bit on the grassy course.<br />
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Bob, anything I should know about uninstalling and reinstalling the same tire tubeless?<br />
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For everyone else, here is my setup for Easton EA90:<br />
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- Existing rim strip<br />
- 2 rotations of 12mm Stans rim tape with one hugging one side of the wheel bed and the…
I got the tires setup. I raced this weekend with no burps. Only one problem... My rear tire was mounted backwards. Mud 2's are directional, but I misinterpreted the sidewall instructions. My rear tire was sliding quite a bit on the grassy course.<br />
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Bob, anything I should know about uninstalling and reinstalling the same tire tubeless?<br />
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For everyone else, here is my setup for Easton EA90:<br />
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- Existing rim strip<br />
- 2 rotations of 12mm Stans rim tape with one hugging one side of the wheel bed and the other hugging the other side to get full coverage.<br />
- Stans Cyclocross rubber strip w/ valve<br />
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With this setup, I was able to pump up the tires with a hand pump although it took some effort on the front.<br />
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I love this setup except for the rear tire being the wrong direction. The tires are labeled for max…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-04:1198434:Comment:693562010-10-04T21:10:18.947ZBob Nunninkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BibNunnink
The tires are labeled for max pressure with a tube. Without a tube the majority of force is directed against the bead of the tire. You only have to blow a tire off the rim once to not violate the 45psi guideline for cross tires.
The tires are labeled for max pressure with a tube. Without a tube the majority of force is directed against the bead of the tire. You only have to blow a tire off the rim once to not violate the 45psi guideline for cross tires. I am not so sure about this:…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-04:1198434:Comment:693482010-10-04T17:09:52.046ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
I am not so sure about this: Most 'cross tires are labelled as 45-80psi (mainly due to lawyers). I've ran Maxxis Locust & Raze, Ritchey Zeds & Sppedmax, Kenda Kwick/er, all up to 70psi for long road rides with no ill effects. I think the bead on these tires is identical to the road tires these people mfg. so it is unlikely that they'd blow off below 130psi or so.<br />
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No, from my understanding you should pump up tubeless to about 40 or 45psi to seat the bead, then let some air out. But I…
I am not so sure about this: Most 'cross tires are labelled as 45-80psi (mainly due to lawyers). I've ran Maxxis Locust & Raze, Ritchey Zeds & Sppedmax, Kenda Kwick/er, all up to 70psi for long road rides with no ill effects. I think the bead on these tires is identical to the road tires these people mfg. so it is unlikely that they'd blow off below 130psi or so.<br />
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No, from my understanding you should pump up tubeless to about 40 or 45psi to seat the bead, then let some air out. But I don't run them all the time and I am no expert. Any cross tire will work with…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-04:1198434:Comment:693372010-10-04T15:58:34.440ZBob Nunninkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BibNunnink
Any cross tire will work with this setup. Do not inflate above 45 psi or you can break the tire bead and blow the tire off the rim
Any cross tire will work with this setup. Do not inflate above 45 psi or you can break the tire bead and blow the tire off the rim I want to set up my Ksyrium E…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-28:1198434:Comment:683842010-09-28T01:03:14.184ZJoe Bhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoeBrennan324
I want to set up my Ksyrium Elite wheels with Stan's No Tube system. Can I use just about any cross clincher tires? Or do I need a special "tubeless" tire?
I want to set up my Ksyrium Elite wheels with Stan's No Tube system. Can I use just about any cross clincher tires? Or do I need a special "tubeless" tire? Ok, after reading about one p…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-26:1198434:Comment:682032010-09-26T18:57:09.237ZScotthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Scott374
Ok, after reading about one person adding 2 velox strips to a Open Pro rim and having good luck, I did this as well and then added the stan's rim strip. Now the next question is:<br />
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I think I know the answer to this, but... The Vittoria Cross XM Pro tires I have are used and have been pumped up to as high as 65 and maybe to as high as 85. Does this rule these tires out as tubeless tires because the bead will be too stretched to run at low pressures? I think yes, but curious what other opinions…
Ok, after reading about one person adding 2 velox strips to a Open Pro rim and having good luck, I did this as well and then added the stan's rim strip. Now the next question is:<br />
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I think I know the answer to this, but... The Vittoria Cross XM Pro tires I have are used and have been pumped up to as high as 65 and maybe to as high as 85. Does this rule these tires out as tubeless tires because the bead will be too stretched to run at low pressures? I think yes, but curious what other opinions are.<br />
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Probably just going to wait until Tuesday to finish the project when I get my Mud 2's. It's a shame because the XM Pro's are very supple for a clincher. Guessing that is due to the 150 TPI.