Bontrager Rhythm Comp Disc 29, 28mm wide tubeless ready rims
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The bike I'm hopefully getting this year has
Bontrager Rhythm Comp Disc 29, 28mm wide tubeless ready rims with
Bontrager XDX, 29x2.1 (53/51), tubeless ready, abrasion resistant, 120 TPI, aramid folding bead.
How does tubeless actually work?
is it just a wheel without innertubes that you stil need to pump up somehow?
do they fill with a sort of foam etc?
do they puncture?
I'm just curious of the advantages and disadvantages as the front wheel looks about £200+ (I expect the rear would cost a bit more) and I'm thinking of getting them to fit some normal 29" if there is no significant difference.
Bontrager Rhythm Comp Disc 29, 28mm wide tubeless ready rims with
Bontrager XDX, 29x2.1 (53/51), tubeless ready, abrasion resistant, 120 TPI, aramid folding bead.
How does tubeless actually work?
is it just a wheel without innertubes that you stil need to pump up somehow?
do they fill with a sort of foam etc?
do they puncture?
I'm just curious of the advantages and disadvantages as the front wheel looks about £200+ (I expect the rear would cost a bit more) and I'm thinking of getting them to fit some normal 29" if there is no significant difference.
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Similar to car tyres, the rim has a well that the bead fits in and seals on. Use some latex solution- Stans no tubes is good, many others out there- this will seal the tyre if you ever do puncture out on the trail. BUT, do take spare tube/s as its nigh on impossible to fit the tyre back on with a normal hand pump- all you need do is whiz the valve out of the rim, and fit the tube as normal and away you go.
Tubless is a new thing on me yet as well, but reports say smoother ride, less punctures and the ability to run lower pressures without pinch flatting.
Check out http://www.justridingalong.com/content.php?pid=547 for more info tho....0
