HenryS Posted January 5, 2016 Share Rapide has the tape and valves at excellent prices. I bought them and there have been no problems with the conversion whatsoever. http://www.rapide.co.za/product-category/tubeless/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted January 5, 2016 Share My girlfriend had the same bike. Did the whole conversion for R1200 with Crossmarks Please make a video for our viewing pleasure if you cant get it right. It will either go smoothly or you might wanna learn some new swear words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubber Posted January 5, 2016 Share Rapide has the tape and valves at excellent prices. I bought them and there have been no problems with the conversion whatsoever.http://www.rapide.co.za/product-category/tubeless/Those are good prices. I've never used Rapide - so OP, if you go with them please give feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryS Posted January 5, 2016 Share I've also been using this sealant: http://www.sportsworld.co.za/product.php?id_product=921 . Cheaper than Stans and seems to work fine. The only thing is my tyres always look wet. That never happened with Stans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted January 5, 2016 Share Wurth tape is also a suggestion. No problems in two years using this tape @ R20/roll. At this price you can put two or three layers on. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayneman Posted January 8, 2016 Share This tape that you guys speak about - is it a special tape from a bike shops, or can it be purchased form a builders warehouse or similar hardware shop?what sort of specifications does this tape need to conform to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted January 8, 2016 Share This tape that you guys speak about - is it a special tape from a bike shops, or can it be purchased form a builders warehouse or similar hardware shop?what sort of specifications does this tape need to conform to ? Stan's has their own bike-specific rim tape. You can buy it online or at a bike shop. Stan's is great as it has a very smooth surface, which reduces any friction between the tyre bead and rim when seating a tyre. Some people use tape such as Gorilla tape as a makeshift way to create an airtight seal on the rim. It is generally a cheaper option, in comparison to bike-specific rim tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pellieg Posted January 8, 2016 Share This is my first post of the forum so Im hoping the gurus can please give some advise..... Im in the process of buying a new MTB - my first one since my school days over 20 years ago.It seems the latest and greatest thing is to convert to the tubeless setup.I have seen a few videos on YouTube and it seems simple enough to convert.I have replaced my fair share of tyres and tubes in my youth so Im hopeful all goes well. Can anyone give advise and recommendations on this conversion.And what conversion kits can you recommend, and do I also need to use that liquid in the tyres to prevent leaks. Happy days ahead - cant wait to get riding again soon.I Had a quick check on marida 's website, if your XT comes spec'd as on the web you can simply add a tubless valve and Tape and stans and you are good to go, If it was me id simply tell the Shop to do that for me or ill buy my bike somewhere else, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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