Tubeless setup? WTB Crosswolf TCS on Stans Alpha 400?

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Permalink Reply by Bob Nunnink on August 22, 2014 at 9:16am

Have had reports from customers this combination will work.  Only use the yellow tape, valve and sealant.  Alpha rim strip is not usually needed for tubeless cx tires.  Recommended max pressure is 50 psi to center this tire. 

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Permalink Reply by Kris Fleming on August 25, 2014 at 7:01am

Funny Bob, understood just the opposite for the Alphas, that the rimstrip is an imperative for low pressure applications, hence coming free with the rim purchase.  Has the design been changed/updated?

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Permalink Reply by Bob Nunnink on August 25, 2014 at 7:33am

The rim has not changed but tires have.  When alpha first came out tubeless cx tires were just starting. Now I think 7 companies offer a tubeless model.  General rule of thumb with Alpha is standard tire use alpha rim strip.  Tubeless tire most likely will just work with tape a and a valve.  

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Permalink Reply by Paul on August 26, 2014 at 10:40am

And to add to what Bob says, I ran Kenda Slant 6 SCT cross tires on the 400's last year as low as 20psi with no burping with only yellow tape.

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