Wheel Options
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Wheel Options
I bought a 2018 Rockhopper Expert as my first MTB. Being in my mid fifties and a total noob it has been a decent ride for what I'm doing on the trails in Utah. The question I have is I was wanting to go tubeless but the wheelset I have is not compatible. The local bike shop said these wheels are not a good option to convert. He said it was possible but you may have endless issues. I've added the wheel spec below from the Specialized website. Is this axle combo on these wheels an older standard or are they just not compatible with much. My plan was to reach out to local MTB riders and see if someone has an older set they'd like to sell if they are in fact an older standard. I do plan on upgrading to full suspension with in the next year but I'll probably keep the hardtail as well.
FRONT HUBShimano Center Lock, disc, 100x9mm QR, 28h
REAR HUBShimano Center Lock, disc, 135x9mm QR, 32h
INNER TUBESPresta, 40mm valve
SPOKESStainless, 14g, black
RIMSStout XC 25 29, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm internal width, 28/32h
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Marv
FRONT HUBShimano Center Lock, disc, 100x9mm QR, 28h
REAR HUBShimano Center Lock, disc, 135x9mm QR, 32h
INNER TUBESPresta, 40mm valve
SPOKESStainless, 14g, black
RIMSStout XC 25 29, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm internal width, 28/32h
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Marv
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Tubeless Rims (obviously ) are air tight and the tire bead is locked on a lot more than a regular rim..
you are talking 26, 27.5 or 29er?
It's the hot trend now so an older set of regular wheels is a more likely find,
passed on by someone else who felt a need to buy tubeless ready wheels ..
you are talking 26, 27.5 or 29er?
It's the hot trend now so an older set of regular wheels is a more likely find,
passed on by someone else who felt a need to buy tubeless ready wheels ..
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Your rear axle should be 10mm, not 9.
I think the reason they are telling you it's not a good option is because of tire/rim sealing issues, not axle.
I think the reason they are telling you it's not a good option is because of tire/rim sealing issues, not axle.
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Hubs make no difference as far as going to tubeless. It is the rim that determines how easy or hard it will be to convert. Your rims may not be a good candidate for tubeless. As your shop said to you, it may be possible, but not desirable.
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