'Cheap' tubeless conversion - succesfull!!

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BB' date=' I'm a little confused as to why you used a BMX tjoop? Why not an ordinary MTB one? [/quote']

 

A BMX tjoop is smaller (20/24") therefore a tighter fit over the rim to seal the spoke holes better.

 

 

 

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[quote=lurker

 

I'm so clever that I got my LBS to do the "Ghetto" conversion..

 

 

 

Which LBS was that Lurker?

Olympic was telling me about a R250.00 UST conversion instead of the Stans or Joes (R500.00 +) system.

[NotSoBigBen]

BB' date=' I'm a little confused as to why you used a BMX tjoop? Why not an ordinary MTB one? [/quote']

A BMX tjoop is smaller (20/24") therefore a tighter fit over the rim to seal the spoke holes better.

 

Flip I gotta keep on top of my freds here on the HUB! Sorry Jules I missed this.

 

But exactly as the gangsta says it gives a nice tight fit for better sealing

[Flippa]

Hey BigBen,

 

Can we have an update on how the "ghetto" tubeless conversion is holding up?

 

 

[NC_lurker]

Not sure how BigBen's conversion is working, but mine is holding up 100%.

No air leakage at all so far.

[Flippa]

Lurker, how long since your conversion and how much riding?

[NotSoBigBen]

Hey all - so far so good. Still fine.

 

Not looking forward to topping up with Joe's though cause it's not the removable core tube but lets see!

[Jules]

BB, wouldn't a syringe do the job nicely? Not sure where to buy one though.

[Azonic]

just deflate and remove a small section of bead from the rim. Pour Joes/Stans or whatever in, and re-inflate. I'll put money on it you'll get it inflated using a floor pump. I've done this maaaaaaany times.

[Speed Devil]

I want try the tubeless conversion on my road bike too...Just 1 question:

 

When the tyres are worn have to be replaced, how much of a mess is it when the tyre is removed and how difficult is it to clean the rim up for the new tyre?

[Guest Big H]

Not sure whether this was discussed. To seat the beads when fitting a tubeless tyre you need a quick blast of a volume of air quickly. Not many of us has compressors to do this but all of us have spare tyres. If you connet your tube to a car tyre with a length of reinforced air hose and two valve clips at each end and add a normal ball valve in the middle to controll the flow of air you have a large volume of air that is available quickly. Can also be used to "blowdry" a washed chain and other odd things. Just remeber to re-inflate your spare tyre as that would now be a calamity if you need it, would it not!!!!!!!!!

[Guest Big H]

I want try the tubeless conversion on my road bike too...Just 1 question:

 

When the tyres are worn have to be replaced' date=' how much of a mess is it when the tyre is removed and how difficult is it to clean the rim up for the new tyre?

[/quote']

 

Rather worry if you have a blow out on the rear tyre...... goo will be sprayed everywhere and it will be messy!!!!!!!!

[NotSoBigBen]

just deflate and remove a small section of bead from the rim. Pour Joes/Stans or whatever in' date=' and re-inflate. I'll put money on it you'll get it inflated using a floor pump. I've done this maaaaaaany times. [/quote']

 

That's my plan! Will report back when necessary ...........

[jmaccelari]

 

Big Bill ?

Big Ben? That name rings a bell...

 

[Jules]

 

Big Bill ?

Big Ben? That name rings a bell...

 

 

 

Give it a bit of time and you might recall where you heard of him...

 

 

 

Word on the street is that he has a towering intellect...

[jmaccelari]

 

Give it a bit of time and you might recall where you heard of him...

 

Word on the street is that he has a towering intellect...

Don't ever race against him: I hear he's a bit of a ringer...