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rigtenzin
12-12-2002, 05:12 AM
Does anyone have links to sites that explain tubeless tires? I want to know which rims to build with, which tires work best, sealants, techniques, etc.

Thanks,
Rob
Rotifer
12-12-2002, 01:12 PM
I would start right here.
http://www.tufo.com/index.html

The info isn't mountain specific but they make regular tubulars and tubular clinchers - and they are the authority on tubulars. I've also heard their sealant is the best you can buy. They are also quick to respond via e-mail.
Andy in Wi
12-13-2002, 03:24 AM
Current UST works by having a thicker tire and bead that seats tighter into a UST rim (no spoke holes, wider reaching hooks). If you want to make your own tubeless setup, you have options:
UST it-just get the damn equipment
Put a UST tire on a non-UST rim- using a 20" or 24" tube, a scissor, and maybe some liquid latex, have a setup with a UST tire that provides support without a tube. Just cut the tube on the outer facing surface, stretch, mount tire, trim, and maybe add latex. It works.
Do it non-UST- gotta use the latex here, get a tube like above, definately add the latex sealer to seal the tire.
Stans- a refined version of the scissors/tube/latex thing, but it costs more.
-WiBA (using a Python ust and part of a 20" tube on the chopper)
rigtenzin
12-13-2002, 10:48 AM
notubes.com gives enough information to make sense of it all. I'm not sure if I'm going to do it, but the site is helpful.
Subscription Guy
12-13-2002, 11:03 AM
Makes Mustang rims that are compatible with UST or tubed tires. They build up like regular rims. In the UST configuration, a tight fitting plastic strip seals the spoke holes, and a Presta valve stem with a rubber O-ring forms an air-tight seal in that critical area.

I've been using Bontragers for many moons and like them quite a bit. You can even remove the valve stem and put in a tube, if you should totally puncture a tire in the middle of a ride. Buy some UST tires, and if you decide they're not for you, you can always go back to regular tires. They are one slick piece of engineering, IMHO.

http://www.bontrager.com/rims/detail.asp?id=113&pt=6

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