Tubeless wheels on new Spesh

mattv
mattv Posts: 992
edited January 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I have a 2011 Specialized Epic Comp. It has tubeless ready rims and 2bliss tyres. I cant find anywhere if it comes with tubeless rimtapes? I have looked everywhere on spec sheets (even at the bikeshop where I work) but cant find out anything. Does anyone know?

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  • coopsman1
    coopsman1 Posts: 337
    Chances are if it comes running tubeless as standard then it will have rim tapes fitted.
    http://ridewithgps.com/photos/snapshots ... 749872.jpg
  • mattv
    mattv Posts: 992
    It has tubeless rims and tyres, but has tubes fitted. Specialized list a rim tape separately that is specifically tubeless compatible.
  • StumpyPaul
    StumpyPaul Posts: 56
    Was wondering this question the other day with My Stumpjumper Comp 2010, mine came with yellow rim tape (which I think I have read is tubeless) and spare tubeless valves. I am presuming this is what you got mattv with your Epic ?
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  • tofu21
    tofu21 Posts: 359
    I think the tubeless tape from spesh is blue. Well it was on my HT stumpy.

    It was a little to get the tyre to seat.

    Get at proper tubless valve so you can take the inner out. Makes It a lot easier.
  • mattv
    mattv Posts: 992
    Mine is yellow I think, and have seen a picture of the aftermarket tubeless which is blue. But its only a colour... Might be worth asking next week if we call them up.
  • tofu21
    tofu21 Posts: 359
    I would say that - if its smooth and thin then it's tubeless
    - if it's rough and quite sturdy then it's not.

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