Willehond Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 OK, I have just got me a nice XT tubeless wheelset, but I am running them with tubes for now, so do I need rimtape? There are no spoke holes or any other items that could damage the tube, so is rimtape advisable/necessary?
Mudsimus Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 Check where the rim is joint, if there is no rough parts, dont use tape.
Kal-El Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 not sure - i would say use rim tape to be sure - more often than not the cause of my punctures is the shifting of the rim tape from tyre torque - water seepage and the subsequent exposure to rough / uneven rim surface (spoke nipples incl)
TheLegend Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 not sure - ... then don't speak, you know not what you're saying. Don't tell me, cause it hurts ...
Kal-El Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 not sure - ... then don't speak' date=' you know not what you're saying. Don't tell me, cause it hurts ... [/quote']
Willehond Posted October 3, 2008 Author Posted October 3, 2008 Check where the rim is joint' date=' if there is no rough parts, dont use tape.[/quote'] As smooth and slippery as a politicians shoulders! It almost feels like it's teflon covered, so I will give the rimtape a skip and carry a spare tube just in case... I dont use rimtape on my Ksyriums.... Then why are you sad about it?
TheLegend Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 On the helpful side: my mavic rim has a small crate where the rim is joined. when I rode it with a tube in the begining I just put some insulation tape over it.
Kriek Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 Hehe not sad..thought that gesiggie looked like its thinking.Anywhoo, I'll say u dont need any rimtape.
Willehond Posted October 3, 2008 Author Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks for the answers guys, it looks like I'll be able to sleep again tonight knowing my ride will be smooth and safe without rimtape! Hehe not sad..thought that gesiggie looked like its thinking.Anywhoo' date=' I'll say u dont need any rimtape.[/quote'] What about this one for thinking?
Madala Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 You do not need any rim tape. Highly recommend to use them tubeless though. Waste not to.
dirtrider Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 No rim tape needed . just pop in your tubeless valve and it will work .
Willehond Posted October 3, 2008 Author Posted October 3, 2008 You do not need any rim tape.Highly recommend to use them tubeless though. Waste not to. Absolutely, but I will get a set of tubeless with Stan's as soon as I can figure out which tyres to run! Still need to sleep about it for a week or two and see what the rain will do to my favourite singletrack this autumn...
AndreZA Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 Absolutely' date=' but I will get a set of tubeless with Stan's as soon as I can figure out which tyres to run! Still need to sleep about it for a week or two and see what the rain will do to my favourite singletrack this autumn...[/quote'] just go to your LBS and ask them what they recommend. The people in the area will always know.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 Absolutely' date=' but I will get a set of tubeless with Stan's as soon as I can figure out which tyres to run! Still need to sleep about it for a week or two and see what the rain will do to my favourite singletrack this autumn...[/quote'] just go to your LBS and ask them what they recommend. The people in the area will always know. Don't want to sound too cynical but at some bike shops that is relative to what's in stock on the day .......
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