DR ◣◢ Posted May 15, 2015 Share Next time. Get yourself a strap from either Builder's Warehouse or my favourite Outdoor Warehouse. Never thought of that. Great tip. I suppose rope or whatever with also work to help pop the bead out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted May 18, 2015 Share Hi guys, Ready to do my tubeless conversion at LBS for R1,500 including tyres, and needed some advice. Thinking of running Maxxis Ardent 2.25 at the the front, and Crossmark 2.1 at the back. What do you guys think? Oh, this is on a 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinga Posted May 18, 2015 Share Hi guys, Ready to do my tubeless conversion at LBS for R1,500 including tyres, and needed some advice. Thinking of running Maxxis Ardent 2.25 at the the front, and Crossmark 2.1 at the back. What do you guys think? Oh, this is on a 29 That is exactly what I run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted May 18, 2015 Share Thanks! Seems a lot of people are running a similar setup. Did a google search and surprised how popular that setup is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey_Jones Posted May 18, 2015 Share yip I run that too. Works awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted May 18, 2015 Share Thanks, I guess that settles it. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runbikeswim Posted May 18, 2015 Share That is exactly what I run.Why a thicker one in front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted May 18, 2015 Share Why a thicker one in front? I was gonna run a thicker one at the back as well, but not much space at the back, and don't wanna run into trouble when riding muddy terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominionZA Posted May 18, 2015 Share Dropped my bike at Ridgeway Cycles this afternoon for a major service. Took the plunge and decided to do the conversion same time. 29er, UST tyres and service : R2,100. Not cheap, but also not expensive. Get my bike back on Wed. Can't freaking wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 18, 2015 Share I was gonna run a thicker one at the back as well, but not much space at the back, and don't wanna run into trouble when riding muddy terrain.A 2.1 crossmark is stupidly narrow. Rather go for the wider option. It'll shed mud better (wider spacing between lugs) and will handle far better in situations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted May 18, 2015 Share A 2.1 crossmark is stupidly narrow. Rather go for the wider option. It'll shed mud better (wider spacing between lugs) and will handle far better in situations Will have a look when I take the bike in for the conversion. If I have enough clearance for a wider tyre, then by all means, I will go wider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gino B Posted May 18, 2015 Share I'm building a set of Easton EA90s, do you know if I need to add rim tape and sealant or can I just pop in a tubeless tyre? Tx....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinga Posted May 19, 2015 Share Why a thicker one in front? I find better control in the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nox1111 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Why a thicker one in front?The bigger front tyre gives better grip pushing into corners - and when you need stability -i.e. flying down a hill, your front tyre will be more forgiving than a smaller tyre, keeping lines better, and dealing with the added weight and brake forces on the front of the bike.it also helps in sand and mud to keep tracking straight and the front end from digging and getting stuck.I like that my rear tyre steps out a couple of seconds before my front, cornering fast, my bike can drift slightly in the rear whilst retaining grip up front.So you get a warning, before its too late, that your grip is running out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenGraham Posted October 12, 2015 Share 1. You need tape, as already stated.2. When inflating, remove the valve core and use a good floor pump, you might succeed. Otherwise buy an adaptor which enables you to use the compressor at the local filling station. Bombs will destroy the life of your sealant. Try seating the tyre before putting in the sealant, less of a mess while learning.3. Check out one of the youtube clips on how best to do it.4. If you have a swimming pool you can find out where your leak is. Do not submerge the hub!5. Eventually you will buy tubeless rims. Mavic 819 6. More info on your rims. http://forums.mtbr.com/giant/giant-p-xc-s-xc-wheelset-thread-675185.html One thing about this is you don't actually need an adaptor. I did what they describe in this video and pumped my tyres up at the petrol station without a hitch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFMGK9kpmgU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Hi guys, Ready to do my tubeless conversion at LBS for R1,500 including tyres, and needed some advice. Thinking of running Maxxis Ardent 2.25 at the the front, and Crossmark 2.1 at the back. What do you guys think? Oh, this is on a 29What i am running as well, awesome grip in the loose sand, decent in the wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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