What works for tubeless? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T11:05:43Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/what-works-for-tubeless?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHighly recommend the Industry…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-17:1198434:Comment:1457162013-08-17T19:55:28.268ZStokedRadhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/StokedRad
<p>Highly recommend the Industry 9 i25 TL wheelset. It is a clincher or tubeless alloy wheelset built with their 23mm wide proprietary rims, sealed hubs, and bladed spokes. I am in the 160-165 range and have used them for hard road miles this year in the mountains. Going to set them up tubeless with file treads this fall for both practice riding and dry fast races. Of course you could use any tubeless ready cross tire since they are UST compatible, throw in some sealant and rock out.</p>
<p>Highly recommend the Industry 9 i25 TL wheelset. It is a clincher or tubeless alloy wheelset built with their 23mm wide proprietary rims, sealed hubs, and bladed spokes. I am in the 160-165 range and have used them for hard road miles this year in the mountains. Going to set them up tubeless with file treads this fall for both practice riding and dry fast races. Of course you could use any tubeless ready cross tire since they are UST compatible, throw in some sealant and rock out.</p> i just received my easton ea…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-15:1198434:Comment:1456912013-08-15T17:50:50.340ZDugafolahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/joshtabije
<p>i just received my easton ea90 XC disc wheelsets last night. on first fondling, the rims look beefy. i have to get used to the low 20/24 spoke count though...especially being a clyde. but, they claim no weight limit.</p>
<p>i have a pair of spesh captain 34cs as well as a new pair of kenda slant 6 SCT 32c to try. i wish some tire manufacturers would make more 35c tubless ready treds. i hope clement jumps on board soon.</p>
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<p>i just received my easton ea90 XC disc wheelsets last night. on first fondling, the rims look beefy. i have to get used to the low 20/24 spoke count though...especially being a clyde. but, they claim no weight limit.</p>
<p>i have a pair of spesh captain 34cs as well as a new pair of kenda slant 6 SCT 32c to try. i wish some tire manufacturers would make more 35c tubless ready treds. i hope clement jumps on board soon.</p>
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<p></p> I ran Vittoria XG TNTs on A23…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-15:1198434:Comment:1458682013-08-15T04:30:10.539ZCorey Williamshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CoreyWilliams
<p>I ran Vittoria XG TNTs on A23 rims all last season with no issues. I used a strip of gorilla tape to seal the holes and dumped in a standard serving of Stan's sealant and, even on the non-tubeless version of the A23 rim, didn't burp air or even drop much pressure (except when on purpose) during the season.</p>
<p>I ran Vittoria XG TNTs on A23 rims all last season with no issues. I used a strip of gorilla tape to seal the holes and dumped in a standard serving of Stan's sealant and, even on the non-tubeless version of the A23 rim, didn't burp air or even drop much pressure (except when on purpose) during the season.</p> The ONLY combo I have had luc…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-14:1198434:Comment:1457642013-08-14T21:06:48.161ZCraig MacIntyrehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CraigMacIntyre
<p>The ONLY combo I have had luck with is Iron Cross (Stan's) rims and a selection of tires. The Kenda's work great - I like the Kwicker - and some Bontragers do too. The Iron Cross work better than the Alpha's. I have burped them though - still cannot go as low as my PDX tubbies on Major Toms.</p>
<p>The ONLY combo I have had luck with is Iron Cross (Stan's) rims and a selection of tires. The Kenda's work great - I like the Kwicker - and some Bontragers do too. The Iron Cross work better than the Alpha's. I have burped them though - still cannot go as low as my PDX tubbies on Major Toms.</p> I've had success with the PDX…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-14:1198434:Comment:1456002013-08-14T01:22:33.697ZCarlos Matuteshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CarlosMatutes
I've had success with the PDX/A23 combo with 2 layers of Stan's tape.<br />
Started doing a few CX trail rides, so I'm actually using a Kenda Small Block 8 tubeless in the back so that I don't wear out my rear PDX.<br />
I weigh about 190 right now, 33.5 psi front and 35 rear. I'll drop 'em down for 'cross.<br />
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I've had success with the PDX/A23 combo with 2 layers of Stan's tape.<br />
Started doing a few CX trail rides, so I'm actually using a Kenda Small Block 8 tubeless in the back so that I don't wear out my rear PDX.<br />
I weigh about 190 right now, 33.5 psi front and 35 rear. I'll drop 'em down for 'cross.<br />
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Los I have found that wider rims…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-08:1198434:Comment:1455532013-08-08T13:18:20.736ZBJ Keanehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BJKeane
<p>I have found that wider rims are better for preventing burping. I ran clement pdx on stans crest rims down to 24psi @175# last season and didnt have any issues racing cross. I ride them on single track some too for training and did burb once on a gnarly downhill, but if i bump the pressure up closer to 30 psi I never have problems even riding rocky/rooty trails. </p>
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<p>On a rim that wide the clement pdx measure about 35 wide. Not good if you are a UCI racer, but good for the…</p>
<p>I have found that wider rims are better for preventing burping. I ran clement pdx on stans crest rims down to 24psi @175# last season and didnt have any issues racing cross. I ride them on single track some too for training and did burb once on a gnarly downhill, but if i bump the pressure up closer to 30 psi I never have problems even riding rocky/rooty trails. </p>
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<p>On a rim that wide the clement pdx measure about 35 wide. Not good if you are a UCI racer, but good for the other 95% of us.</p> To run the Alpha 400 with tub…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-01:1198434:Comment:1451602013-08-01T20:31:08.251ZPaulhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Paul322
To run the Alpha 400 with tubeless specific cross tires are people also running yellow tape and the rim strip? I really want to go to a tubeless setup, but there is so much negative information and very little postive, it makes me step back each time I am about to order.<br />
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Alpha 400 rims and Kenda SCT Slant Six's is what I am thinking......built onto the American Classic hubs I already have.
To run the Alpha 400 with tubeless specific cross tires are people also running yellow tape and the rim strip? I really want to go to a tubeless setup, but there is so much negative information and very little postive, it makes me step back each time I am about to order.<br />
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Alpha 400 rims and Kenda SCT Slant Six's is what I am thinking......built onto the American Classic hubs I already have. I switched from tubulars to t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-07-31:1198434:Comment:1449792013-07-31T02:20:01.048ZKit Cischkehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KitCischke
<p>I switched from tubulars to tubeless very much on purpose and currently have no desire to move back. The consistent refrain I'm hearing is that if you use tubeless tires matched to tubeless rims, it's fantastic. When you try to cobble together a setup, it <em>can</em> be a little less reliable. Mical Dyck won the Canadian National Champs on NoTubes rims and Kenda tires --- the rest of the Elite-level NoTubes team is running that combo too. </p>
<p>I'd still say give it a try. While I…</p>
<p>I switched from tubulars to tubeless very much on purpose and currently have no desire to move back. The consistent refrain I'm hearing is that if you use tubeless tires matched to tubeless rims, it's fantastic. When you try to cobble together a setup, it <em>can</em> be a little less reliable. Mical Dyck won the Canadian National Champs on NoTubes rims and Kenda tires --- the rest of the Elite-level NoTubes team is running that combo too. </p>
<p>I'd still say give it a try. While I was occasionally frustrated with my tubeless setup last year, it paled in comparison to the frustration I had with my tubulars. I'll mess around with a bottle of Stan's before I spend another couple of hours scrubbing glue off rims with acetone.</p> thanks for the replies everyo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-07-30:1198434:Comment:1448232013-07-30T03:45:18.768Zuncreativehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/uncreative
<p>thanks for the replies everyone. looks like not much has changed in the last few years and its still pretty hit or miss. i'll be sticking with tubulars since I know they work. </p>
<p>thanks for the replies everyone. looks like not much has changed in the last few years and its still pretty hit or miss. i'll be sticking with tubulars since I know they work. </p> The rim strip didn't become a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-07-27:1198434:Comment:1448962013-07-27T20:58:31.329ZKit Cischkehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KitCischke
<p>The rim strip didn't become available until after we had added all the tape. I should request one just to see how it worked compared to the tape.</p>
<p>The rim strip didn't become available until after we had added all the tape. I should request one just to see how it worked compared to the tape.</p>