How to run tubeless?

ads4
ads4 Posts: 698
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
Advice please gents :) My HFi has "tubeless ready" Bontrager Rythm rims and I think (:lol: ) I want to try tubeless to see what the difference is, rotational-weight-wise. I am saving up for a set of Mavic Crossmax SLRs which would be run tubeless and I am thinking of trying a set of tubeless Nobby Nics on my Bontrager rims.

What else do I need to get to fit the Nobbys to the Bonty rims - tyre/rim seal or tapem - if so, which are good? Special presta valves - again, any recommendations?

Thanks for your help (presuming there is any forthcoming :lol: :shock: )
Adam.

Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

Current ride - Yeti ASR 5a X0

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  • Salsa
    Salsa Posts: 753
    Goto a Trek dealer & buy 2 Bontrager rim strips & valves like these >

    http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/bontr ... strip.html
    http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/bontr ... valve.html

    Put them in your rims, put the UST tyre on & squeeze it towards the middle of the rim strip, add sealant if you want, pump up the tyre, it will make a few cracking noises & seal.
    I know that all sounds really easy but with the Bontrager system it really is that easy.
  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    Excellent, thanks for that. I bought my bike from Pedalon so will nip in next time I'm there :)
    Adam.

    Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

    Current ride - Yeti ASR 5a X0

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