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Tubeless on a Road Bike

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  • July 24, 2009 at 4:50 pm #11858
    Simon

    Anyone running a tubeless setup on their road bike. I,m not talking tubs here, i’m thinking Stans type setup like on a mtb.
    Any opinions – good idea or not?
    Waddya think

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  • September 1, 2009 at 8:54 am #630397
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    cynic-al

    Actually it seems possible
    Actually it seems possible (albeit with those tyres only) according to this page:

    “What do I need?

    If your rim has traditional spoke hole drillings start with one roll of NoTubes 21mm yellow spoke tape (will do 2 layers on 2 rims), two 44mm tubeless road valve stem, two Hutchinson Fusion 2 road tubeless tires and 2oz of NoTubes sealant per tire.”

    http://www.notubes.com/product_info.php/products_id/416

    I still don’t get why std tyres will “stretch and blow off the rim” when they manage fine with a tube in them…and how the hutch tyres will work on std rims (unlike mtb) 😐

    September 1, 2009 at 8:40 am #630395
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    cynic-al

    I’m thinking about it! I’ve
    I’m thinking about it! I’ve emailed JRA to see what they say. max pressure is 33psi and I’ve asked to know why. I bet they say “don’t do it” but I’ve asked “why?” so I can evaluate the risks myself.

    I’ve not looked at who else does tubeless rims, but I will (suspect it will be pricey wheels only).

    I’ll try to remember to update the thread if I get anywhere.

    July 24, 2009 at 7:59 pm #630393
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    dave atkinson

    i’ve tested the hutchinson
    i’ve tested the hutchinson road tubeless tyres.

    there’s a review here:

    http://road.cc/content/review/5490-hutchinson-fusion-2-tubeless-700x23c-tyre

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