LethalDose Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Hubbers some help please! As a newbie to The Hub and Mtb'ing some info will be appreciated:- Presta valves or Schrader valves- is the rim significantly weakened by drilling a presta valve hole to accommodate a schrader valve?- handle bar ends or not?- tyres that have wide as possible riding conditions i.e. mud, rocks, etc. and that is suitable for ghetto set-up tubeless system Thanks
patches Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Hubbers some help please! As a newbie to The Hub and Mtb'ing some info will be appreciated:- Presta valves or Schrader valves- is the rim significantly weakened by drilling a presta valve hole to accommodate a schrader valve?- handle bar ends or not?- tyres that have wide as possible riding conditions i.e. mud, rocks, etc. and that is suitable for ghetto set-up tubeless system Thanks Welcome! ok so here's my input (but a lot of this is a matter of opinion). 1. Schrader. Less fuss. Can be pumped at the garage without silly adapter.2. all my rims fit Schrader (but they're wide heavy duty rims), although I have seen some that require one to remove a little plastic insert from the hole in order to accomodate a schrader. You sure drilling is really necessary? Sometimes it's just a tight fit. If it does need to be drilled, I'm not sure on how much it will compromise the strength.3. I ride Downhill and Freeride bikes. Bar ends are a no-no. But for cross country riding they'll help. The serious riders have a rule that bar ends should not be used with riser bars as it looks rediculous.4. Tyres... I've heard many good things about Continental Mountain Kings. Very versatile. Not sure about the ghetto tubeless compatibility though Hope my 2c worth helps a bit
Vetseun Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) In my opinion.Presta Valves (doesnt clog up in mean muddy conditions)No it shouldnt weaken the rim Riser bar no bar ends ever.Flat bar bar ends for sureThe Ghetto setup is done with standard non ust tyres but I would go for a tyre like conti mountain and race king tubleless version. Edited January 7, 2011 by THE BLOODY AGENT
AndreZA Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 ...The serious riders have a rule that bar ends should not be used with riser bars as it looks rediculous. Riser bar no bar ends ever.Flat bar bar ends for sure I have taught them well. My job here is done. Student now becomes the master. (puts hands together and takes a bow. Then disappears in a cloud of smoke)
Vetseun Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks you Master you have taught us well. I have taught them well. My job here is done. Student now becomes the master. (puts hands together and takes a bow. Then disappears in a cloud of smoke)
Chubba Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Riser bar no bar ends ever.Flat bar bar ends for sureWho figured this?Its all a matter of personal preference and comfort, you like bar ends use them you don't like them don't use them. I dig my bar ends on my riser bars, very comfy for long rides.
Chubba Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Hubbers some help please! As a newbie to The Hub and Mtb'ing some info will be appreciated:- Presta valves or Schrader valves- is the rim significantly weakened by drilling a presta valve hole to accommodate a schrader valve?- handle bar ends or not?- tyres that have wide as possible riding conditions i.e. mud, rocks, etc. and that is suitable for ghetto set-up tubeless system Thanks 1. Presta - you can get a schrader/presta value converter thats screws over the presta valve so you can use either/or.2. i wouldn't mess with a rim by drilling it3. i've answered this4. i use a race king 2.2 tubeless back and a mountain king 2.2 tubeless front - good for most conditions. Most wheelsets can be converted to tubeless using stans kit. Edited January 7, 2011 by Chubba
Pusher Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Who figured this?Its all a matter of personal preference and comfort, you like bar ends use them you don't like them don't use them. I dig my bar ends on my riser bars, very comfy for long rides. Work for me too. Are you riding for fashion or comfort?
flymango Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Who figured this?Its all a matter of personal preference and comfort, you like bar ends use them you don't like them don't use them. I dig my bar ends on my riser bars, very comfy for long rides. +1
LethalDose Posted January 10, 2011 Author Posted January 10, 2011 Thank you to the Master and the Masterful Students for your input! I'll be back.......... for more lessons soon I'm sure
scotty Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Dont eat yellow snow. Brown stuff you ride through is not always mud.
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