NotSoBigBen Posted December 7, 2011 Share Ok so 24hr done this passed weekend and no 'racing' for us 'losers' till end of Jan (Fast One) Popped passed my good mate Grumpy at CycleHub to shoot the breeze and he gives me a pair of road bike rim strips to try out, yes ROAD! They work exactly the same as the MTB ones so 'skeem' I'll try firstly to fit it and try the 'high' inflation thing then ride them for a bit - see what happens .... Anyone else tried or thought about these? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted December 7, 2011 Share thought about it lots (as I am prone to flats) so give some feedback.... cost, effectiveness, etc Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1546106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 7, 2011 Share Will do sir! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1546111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted December 7, 2011 Share I've got a tubeless roadie wheel project pending, hope to build over the next few weeks. Going the full tubeless kit though, with Hope hubs of course! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1546152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 8, 2011 Share I'm hoping to just be able to use my 'normal' wheels and these fancy strips .... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1546277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 10, 2011 Share No success yet - lots of effort and broken tyre levers though ..... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1547969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted December 10, 2011 Share I have been riding tubeless on Shamal Ultras and Hutchinson Fusion 3's for over a year now. Absolute pleasure! Only drawbacks are expensive tires, and the need for gorrila sized tire levers. As a tip pinch the tire into the centre of the rim to allow enough room to snap it over the lip. Add sealant later through the valve. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1547972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 10, 2011 Share Thanks man! I did buy a set of 'crowbar' tyre levers today and will have another go tomorrow ..... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1547973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted December 10, 2011 Share What pressure are you running you setup at Tarmac? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1547975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted December 10, 2011 Share the max's are 8 bar but I run around 7.2 in front and 7.6 in the rear. Very comfy and great low rolling resistance Edited December 10, 2011 by Tarmac's Revenge Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1547977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted December 10, 2011 Share Oh and another thing... you may think they have not sucessfully sealed as they go down fast untill you give them a propper ride. Overnight they will be at 2 bar the next day if you dont ride them for 2-3km once fitted. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110807-racing-done-time-to-play/#findComment-1547979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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