Giant P-XC2 Rims to Tubeless

theblarney
theblarney Posts: 102
edited April 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

I want to convert the rims to tubeless but the kits on the notubes website all seem to come with a rim strip but reading other posts they say I dont need a rim strip but just tape and valves.

I wondered if anyone else has done it and can recommend a kit?

Thanks

Gavin

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    No you need a rim strip of some sort, what other posts?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    Rim strip is needed but the ghetto way is to use a inner tube that is cut up.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • theblarney
    theblarney Posts: 102
    The Rookie wrote:
    No you need a rim strip of some sort, what other posts?
    This one but maybe I misunderstood what it was saying plus I know the rims are S-XC2 but also guessed they are the same?
    viewtopic.php?p=18455568#p18455568
  • mainsy
    mainsy Posts: 57
    I done my s xc's which are much the same as the p xc's. You will need to use a rim strip. I used gorilla tape and cut valves off old tubes and stans sealant. Saved a fair bit money and have had no issues for 5 months.
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    I did the conversion on my s-xc2's with proper rim tape and stans.

    Have to say I've had a few issues with burps at low pressures but I would put that down to schwalbe tyres have really soft sidewalls.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

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